Beach Art

Friday, July 29th

     My grandma's friend recently opened a little shop on the beach. She is selling beach-themed artwork from local artists there this summer and Grandma asked my sisters and me to contribute. I originally thought, yeah that would be cool...I wish I had enough time to make something for it. So I kind of put it off and convinced myself I was too busy. However, we will be going for a visit soon and I was reminded of the opportunity. I used this week to crank out a few pieces and put to use the stack of (8x10in) canvases I have lying around.

     The reference picture for this one was taken on Cozumel Island while on a cruise with my friend. I thought the car and surfboards were awesome and turned it into a painting.

     This was made from a photo my mom took one night a few years ago on Georgian Bay. It's really a magnificent sunset and the colors give the artist freedom to use open, flowing brushstrokes. As a result, this painting took me around 25 minutes.


   








 This was also done from a reference photo taken in Cozumel. (right)














My dad bought some driftwood from a garage sale and I did a bit of woodburning on it. (left)