#42 of 50 "Light & Lively"

"Light & Lively", Watercolor, Acrylic & Ink, 5"x 5"   Available

"Light & Lively"  One thing I always notice at any musical or theatrical event is the lighting. It probably comes from all those years I re-adjusted lights at my gallery. This painting has been in my head since I walked in the sand at Doran Beach, Bodega Bay last weekend. I wanted to do something jazzy with directed light. I really debated about the black background. I didn't want it to get too dark but it actually makes it pop. The stage is highlighted but it's the instruments that are the focus. My month of May focus is to walk up town more often, clean up my patio and finish this series. I made a huge list a couple of months ago of things I wanted to accomplish this year. I then divided them up month by month. What is your focus this month?

#41 of 50 "The Writing On The Wall"

"The Writing On The Wall", Watercolor, Acrylic & Ink, 5"x5", SOLD

"The Writing On The Wall" I was sitting at the Tiki Bar in my patio sketching when I noticed that birds loved landing on these two stretched limbs. First I saw a Blue Jay and then two minutes later a Mockingbird. I immediately recorded it in my sketchbook and then added a little wash of color to bring it to life. I don't usually work from a color sketch unless it is a larger painting. This one just wanted to come to life capturing those inquisitive talking and singing birds. It captured someone's attention as you can see that it has already sold. All of these paintings in the "50 Series" are $100. each. You can scroll through the blog to see what is still available. There's 9 more coming your way when I have a chance to paint again this next weekend.