Pastel on ColourFix, 9 x 12
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"And the sky above proclaims His handiwork".
Psalm 19:1b ESV
Psalm 19:1b ESV
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Grace and Power
Pastel on UArt, 18 x 12
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This evenings observation offered a gentle rolling in of calm, perfectly formed waves.
The backlit spray caught my attention and drew me into it's entertainment for awhile
as they rolled in one after another in a mesmerizing rhythm.
Graceful in it's form and movement, yet powerful.
This evenings observation offered a gentle rolling in of calm, perfectly formed waves.
The backlit spray caught my attention and drew me into it's entertainment for awhile
as they rolled in one after another in a mesmerizing rhythm.
Graceful in it's form and movement, yet powerful.
Saturday, January 18, 2014
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Evening Catch.
Pastel on ColourFix, 12 x 16
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In loving memory of my brother Doug Watts.
Thursday, January 2, 2014
Leaving Linda Lane
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An unusual view for me to paint with the ocean to my backside.
This caught my eye with it's interesting angles and cast shadow shapes
along with the warm late afternoon light.
Challenging but a joy to paint.
An unusual view for me to paint with the ocean to my backside.
This caught my eye with it's interesting angles and cast shadow shapes
along with the warm late afternoon light.
Challenging but a joy to paint.
Saturday, December 28, 2013
Day After Christmas - 2013
Pastel, 12 x 9
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Well, the day after Christmas we headed down to the beach for some sunset inspirations. On the horizon was this lone sail boat. I couldn't help but wonder their perspective... unaware of all of us on the shore I'm sure, as they enjoyed one last glimpse of the sun for the day. Unknowingly, they shared a bit of their tranquility with us giving us this soothing image of them slowly sailing on the horizon.
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Late Afternoon Stroll
Pastel on ColourFix, 12 x 9
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Sunday, December 1, 2013
Merry Christmas from the Somma Home!
Pastel, 9 x 12
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Saturday, November 23, 2013
View From My Brother's House...
Pastel, 9 x 5
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Well, I'm staying at my brother's house a few days while some work is going on at our house and I awoke to this view this morning. My brother's lived here for about 20 yrs and a funny thing happened while we were enjoying our coffee this morning. A soft breeze blew just right to separate those 2 palms in the foreground and much to his surprise he realized there were 2 trees there all along. He's looked out at this view for years and they were aligned so perfectly he always thought there was just one. Thought it fun to capture the memory for us. And yes, Catalina Island looked that close to us today.
Thursday, November 14, 2013
On the way to Julian - Fall 2013
Pastel on ColourFix, 9 x 7 - SOLD
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Inspired by a day trip Bob and I took out to Julian for my birthday in September 2013. It was a gorgeous day for a drive and I remember feeling like we had the road to ourselves as we just took our time getting there. Thankfully Bob is all about the journey and not so focused on the destination. We always find little treasures in our travels that way and have an appreciation for the unexpected. I just took a quick photo from the car window as we were driving along and that image was just a spring board for this painting to evolve. This is my memory of that day... I hope you can feel the warmth of the sun and find rest in the shade of the tree.
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Surreal Sunrise
Pastel, 12 x 9
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It was a surreal sunrise this morning. I had a lot of fun with color intensity and mark making
to capture the feel of the moment.
There was a vibration of color going on where the clouds met the sky.
It was a surreal sunrise this morning. I had a lot of fun with color intensity and mark making
to capture the feel of the moment.
There was a vibration of color going on where the clouds met the sky.
Saturday, November 9, 2013
Sunday, November 3, 2013
Saturday, October 19, 2013
Quick Beach Study
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Just had to get some pastel on paper today with minimal time. Just a quick beach study of the San Clemente Pier in the distance.
Friday, September 27, 2013
Pear Study...
Study, Pastel 5 x 7
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My friend Marge sent me a sheet of Multimedia board to try out and because I only had one sheet, it stayed taped and blank on my easel for a few days. I couldn't decide what to try and didn't want to waste the one sheet I had. Seems silly I know. Then I just grabbed my NuPastels and started scratching out this pear having fun with color and texture. I know it's a bit of a mess but I sure had fun. That Multimedia board is fantastic... super light yet sturdy. I am definitely getting more so I won't fear exploring more with it.
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