Indigo

I have yet to see a blue starfish except in my imagination. I named this one "Indigo" because I wanted to paint a navy blue starfish! Indigo is the name of the Daler Rowney FW Acrylic Ink I used and also the System 3 Acrylic Ink in Titanium White. I painted three starfish in three beachy colors.

Formed by Wind

Usually we keep our back to the sand dunes, pay little attention to them, until the water carves or takes them. As a kid, it was perfectly acceptable to climb and slide down the dunes. We thought they were as much fun as the water. Back in the day they were so much taller or were they really? Or was that just the perspective of a kid?

This is a 6 x 8 watercolor. It is a standard size and will easily fit in a standard size mat and frame. I used watercolor paper and MaimeriBlu paints.

Sea Hop

Every time we go to Beaufort, NC, we turn right toward the waterfront. My husband suddenly turned left, saying we always turn right. Well, we found water on the left side too! We saw people that appeared to be living on their humble boats. I just couldn't take my eyes off of them and decided they had to be painted. Sea Hop is the first one I have painted. Trailers by the Sea is the name I am calling this series of paintings. Their homes are humble, but their "yards" are just divine. Painted with MaimeriBlu watercolors on watercolor paper.

Marsh and Sky

You are not suppose to stop on top of the bridge! If no one is coming you can go real slooooow and take a picture. Sometimes after a rainy day you can catch the most inspiring sunset over the bridge to Oak Island, NC. Painted with MaimeriBlu paints on watercolor paper.

Summer Breeze

There is nothing like a summer breeze, sound of gulls and waves on a hot summer day in North Carolina. Its my happy place! How do you like a white umbrella with plenty of color? This painting was done with the FW inks from Daler Rowney. It and others will be on display at the Flying Pig for the months of May and June at Oak Island, NC.

Got a Light?

It is no secret that I love everything about the beach. If I listed everything that I loved about the beach, I would probably bore you. Sea gulls seem to have personality and this one just seems to have a story. A friend of mine took this photo and graciously allowed me to use it in this painting. I had so much fun painting him, I think I will do it again! This is a watercolor using MaimeriBlu paints on #300 lb. paper. I love painting white areas with a lot of color and I think shadows should be as interesting as the rest of the subject matter. Bet this painting will end up being a workshop in the near future.

Russell's

Old doors to an old store in Swansboro, NC. I wonder how many storms those doors have weathered? Who has stepped through those doors or just walked by without noticing. Don't you just love the patina left  by the salt air and sun?! Painted with MaimeriBlu paints on watercolor paper.

double hats

My husband took this picture of lady walking down the waterfront beaches of Southport, NC. She appeared to be thinking and hunting shells. I'm not sure why she had on two hats. Maybe the second hat was prettier. This might be me one day but without the hats. I look like a sawed off mushroom in a hat. Just to put one on causes someone in my family to laugh hysterically. MaimeriBlu paints on watercolor paper.

catching the wind

Spotted this catamaran moored on South Padre Island, Texas. It was well-worn with many colorful patches, but still a beauty catching the suns rays. Some subjects are a perfect fit for watercolor. Painted with MaimeriBlu paints on watercolor paper.

Jim Buoy

How many times do we pass these as we step out onto the beach? This particular morning the shadows caught my eye and I just had to tell a story with my watercolors. I know the shadows are not really purple and blue, but I could see those colors. This lifesaver is old and tearing in places but it would still work in a pinch. Painted with MaimeriBlu paints on watercolor paper.

If this boat could talk...

Found this old boat just across the bridge to Beaufort, NC. I can only imagine the conversations in this boat, especially the silent ones! A quiet morning for contemplating. Painted this sweet boat with MaimeriBlu watercolors.