Bobbing

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Moored (Mid-Morning)

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Moored in the Morning

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I pushed the "Rule of Thirds" compositional element a bit on this one.

Ebb Tide #2

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The Tip Top Club

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I thought about moving the roof higher into the picture but thought this had a better compositional feel. 

Beach Walk at Dawn

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Another back lit scene. I always find a beach scene like this very calming. 

Beach Boardwalk

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This painting is based on some recent photo references from a family vacation at Dauphin Island, Alabama. I know this is a very common beach scene that artists like to paint. I thought the addition of the fishing boat adds a new twist to the scene. 
 

Mother & Daughter Beach Stroll

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This painting was a challenge due to the dark values of the figures. Thanks to my daughter and granddaughter for posing for the reference photos. 

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My photo references for this piece are from a vacation to Alabama last summer. Thanks to my granddaughter for posing.

The Shell Searcher

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This painting is based on some photos taken during a recent Gulf vacation.

Hank Having Fun

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Over the last few years, I have been diligently painting a series of artworks featuring my grandchildren.

This is the latest in the series featuring my grandson Hank.

Ebb Tide #12

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The painting reference photos for this artwork are from a recent trip to Dauphin Island, Alabama.

First Visit

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I always enjoy painting backlit beach scenes.

Beach House (Late Evening)

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I grew up near the swift currents of the Missouri River, a body of water not known for swimming. As a result, I never learned to swim. However, the ocean has always fascinated me. This painting is based on some recent photos from a vacation trip to Alabama. 

Ebb Tide #11

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I just returned from a vacation on Dauphin Island, Alabama. There I photographed a large number of reference photos. This painting is based on some of those. 

Reflective Wade

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Sunny Beach Walk

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Lost in the Moment

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Painting summery scenes help me to survive the cold harsh winters.

Ocean Splash

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Breezy Ocean Walk

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I like the soft background contrasting with the sharp-edged figure in this painting.