Our time at Siesta Key was the best.
As always.
We like to stay at a place right on the sand, and while it isn't fancy, it is my idea of a dream vacation spot. When my sisters and I stay there, we like to craft and look out the window at the waves. Sugarwings and I took it a step further and did our artwork out on the patio, listening to the ocean as we painted our view.
We found a sea sponge on the beach to use in texturizing our pictures. It was just what I needed to paint the sand, along with a few splatters from a rough brush. Sugarwings got into the splattering too, I'm glad we were using watercolors, or we might have had some issues with the management…. As it was, I had to ask her to do her splatters away from me, I was getting a few extra on my own painting.
This one is sunset with a wet on wet watercolor sky.
Same view, different angle, so that the small rise seems bigger, almost a hill. I worked from photos that taken on my ipad, and then propped up on the table to look at. I know there was a big ocean right in front of me, but I prefer using the photos.
The lighter green in the water is the sand bar and the area to the right is where we spread my Dad's ashes a few years ago.
This is one that I painted with acrylic paints after I got home, from a quick, watercolor sketch I did that day on the patio.
These are small, 9×12", and I'm not sure what I'll do with them. They are kind of small for the wall since they wouldn't show up in detail from across a room. The size isn't standard, I'd have to custom frame them. They aren't that good to spend too much money on getting them framed… so, I don't know if I'll spring for that. Maybe a standard frame with a custom cut mat is more affordable, then hang in a small area, like the bathroom?
They might just go into a scrapbook as a memory of a lovely time with my grand fairy at one of our favorite places.
They are lovely..put them on your etsy shop.. I bet you sell them… I would certainly buy one. You are an amazing artist…in any medium. Glad you had a great time❤️
Beautiful views of what looks like a lovely spot!
It is lovely there, Jane!
Love the watercolors! Wish I could paint, but have no talent at it.
Thanks, Yvonne, I used to paint all the time, I really dont know why I stepped away. I always enjoy doing it when I get the paints out.
Thanks, Regina! I sure enjoyed painting them.
So nice you can do that with Sugarwings! I love your paintings. I find it easier to paint from the photo than life too — too much clutter in real life! Your water is great!
God has blessed you so much karla ! Love your art & crafts!
That serene place just makes your artwork even more beautiful You keep up the good work.