sunset at the beach

Spectacular views. Cloud formations and surface shadows. Have you ever swam in the ocean in the pouring rain? Started the spring break on a Florida beach with millions of others. 6 x6 inches.

Mudroom Closet painting

They don't have mud room's in Florida, but for 24 years the mudroom was an obsession and my nemesis. I wanted one when I didn't have one, and then worried to control the chaos when I did have one!
Spring break in March coincides with mud season up north. The wind, which hurtles through any open door like an air vaccuum chamber will play havoc with your utility bill, but it can also blow a warm wind to raise the winter doldrums. You have to dress and shed in layers. And you must anticipate proper footwear for walking in glue like ice and quicksand.

Using the word prompt: "front door", I came up with this painting. My "front door "today- with out the mud, pets, the sons or their sports equipment- is much too boring to paint! This mudroom is perfectly organized, with an open door to let in the fresh air...
6 x6 inches

They can barely paint a pear but

they want to paint a face!
Two minute demo in class... 6 x 6 inches

The impetus for many a work of art is to depict the human face. We watch ourselves in others and tell our story through the face. The placement and symmetrical design of facial features enthralls both the infant and the elderly. Working with just the elements of painting- strong contrasts in color and intense shadows can illuminate any form and actually makes the rendition easier. (It works for a pear too).

small fuschia palm tree landscape

My favorite color, like a "daily special", changes everyday- but lately it has more than not stayed Fuschia.

It comes in small doses, like this 6 x 6 inch painting. It's the color of my toenail polish, the math teacher next door's sweater, the nurse's lipstick. It's everywhere in small doses, so why not the whole tree? All the trees?

6 x 6 inches.

spring break can't come soon enough

Like this alligator, it's knocking at the door!

view out the #classroom window

It's spikey in the #artroom both inside and out.

Michael starts a poem:

whenever I look out a window in drift
I see you
when looking through the window in dream
I look for you...

(I didn't ask his permission to print it, but I wanted to share it because it makes me smile)

acrylic on paper 6 x 6 inches
Part of the word prompt and series limited to only the students left over paint paletes.

blues

Another day in paradise. Got darn breezy and had to wear a sweater today! (ndp)