Tranquil

The kind of quiet that washes your insides. I think this kind of quiet would be good for anyone, especially near the water. 

This is a 10 x 14 on watercolor paper using Daler-Rowney FW Acrylic Inks and System 3 Acrylic Inks. 

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.

Blu Seahorse

Another watercolor from a friends diving excursion. I like to learn about things I paint. Did you know that seahorses carry the babies till birth?! Think about that man! Painted with MaimeriBlu watercolors on watercolor paper.

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.

FW Wonderful Day on the Water

FW acrylic inks made by the Daler-Rowney company are soooooooo addictive! I used them like watercolors in this painting and probably painted this as fast as I have ever painted anything. Used white, Rowney blue, and dark green. 

remember to play

The simplest toys provide hours of fun. Just add children young and old, water and sand. The beach is one place you see adults remembering how to play. This is Daler Rowney FW acrylic inks on gesso.

Nite Moods

Summer breezes makes my hair dance. Cool sand squishes between my toes and then my eyes are fixed on the moon light shimmering on the ocean. It's eye candy and I can't get enough! For me, its a moment that nearly takes my breath. A scene I crave. A healing place. MaimeriBlu watercolors 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.