Harbor Island and Sketches for my hosts...

Harbor Island....

And yes, the water is this BLUE.

It is pure heaven. 

And the sand is the lightest shade of pink and as soft as flour.

Where Barefeet and Sandy Floors Rule...a little town called Seaside

It's a long story how I ended up driving eight hours to this small town in Florida on the Gulf from the Atlantic...but it was on the bucket list and needed to be "checked off".  It is a very interesting architectural community that was built in the 80's that mastered urban life by the sea both in it's buildings and community.  I was drawn to it initially as my Father is an architect and always had a book called "Seaside" laying about that I would pour over. This past summer while on Block Island, I was introduced to Wendy Mignot's beautiful Tahitian pearl and leather jewelry and was told she lived in Seaside with her husband and two children. We became friends, pen pals -and I learned a bit about her life and how she ended up in this magical community with her husband and two children. They are a very talented family and we ended up exchanging some of our "art" which will be such a great memory for years to come. So when my husband and I came to the East Coast with our children for the holidays, we decided on this adventure road trip across the State to explore the town of Seaside. I wish I had better pics, but these were my few favorites. 

 

Closing up shop....and packing the bags...Happy Holidays to all!

Paintings are completed, the studio is closed and now the travel bags are packed. We are hitting the road heading Eastward ...more photos will follow soon.

The children's art table...

Early Evening by the Bay 48 X 50"

This painting will be included in my April exhibition at the Canfin Gallery in Tarrytown, NY

In the works...

End of the Road 36 X 48"

This painting will be included in my NY show at the Canfin Gallery in April 2012

From Sea to Freshwater Pond 36 X 48" (sold)

Les Arbres 30 X 40"

This painting will be featured in my NY exhibition at the Canfin Gallery in Tarrytown, NY in April

Dunes, Sea & Sky 50 X 40" (sold)

By the Sea 30 X 40"

This painting will be included in my NY exhibition at the Canfin Gallery in Tarrytown, NY in April 2012

Details in the Leaves...

Inspired by Colour...

I was inspired to take these photos when I was in Hood River, Oregon with my family for Thanksgiving...something about these beautiful leaves pushing their way through the grey rocks along the gorge....inspired the colours in the painting below....