Morning Moon over Catalina

Pastel, 12 x 16

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My mom and I woke at the crack of dawn to watch the full moon set over catalina.  We bundled up and took our coffee with us to walk the Summit trails and take in the beauty God has so richly blessed us with.  Catalina was just a faint silhouette midst the lavender hues.  

I love these adventures with my sweet mom.  Precious moments.

This Morning's Moon

Pastel, 9 x 9

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I took Bob to the airport at the crack of dawn this morning.  On the way back home, I had this amazing view of the moon at sunrise.  This was over San Juan Capistrano, painted from memory.  I painted this so Bob could see what he missed.

End of August Moon - 2014

Pastel, 27 x 18.75

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A moment captured on our early evening beach walk the other day.  

I can't quite get the color and contrast to represent the painting accurately here.