Beach Umbrella

Beach umbrella because I've always wanted to paint one, but with stripes?? Not sure what I was thinking! I do have a thing for black and white stripes, although I decided to go more blue here. It was a great challenge.

8x8 on 1/8" museum quality panel
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Sunbather

Many years ago I was in Playa del Carmen with my husband and some of my family. We came across this woman lounging in the water. She gave two or three poses as I tried to inconspicuously snap a few photos.

She was one of my first paintings and has hung in my home for years. Although I don't often paint people, was inspired to paint another of her poses this week. :)

6x8 on 1/8" museum quality panel

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Vacay

I know what you're thinking and you're right. There should definitely be a table to rest your drink on.

6x6 on 1/8" museum quality panel

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Mr. Baker

When I was in San Francisco visiting my sister, we food and wine shopped for a delicious picnic lunch. She took me to Baker's Beach and we had an amazing view of the Golden Gate Bridge, and would you believe? A completely cloudless day--blue skies as far as the eye could see.

The most entertaining thing was this sea lion that was frolicking on the beach the entire afternoon. It appeared to be searching for playmates in the dogs. It continuously came onto the beach and then went back out into the water, to the complete enjoyment of the puppies and all of us sunbathers.

 http://www.pier39.com/home/the-sea-lion-story/

8x8 on 1/8" museum quality panel
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