Saturday 26 May 2012

Relaxing at the Beach




I thought I would share with you some of my relaxing beach paintings. These beaches are from the East coast of Australia.
There is nothing like relaxing at the beach on hot summer's day. I hope the relaxing music will bring back fond memories for you of summers past.

Tuesday 8 May 2012

By the creek 2






Oil on panel 6" x 6"
This little painting was painted with a palette knife using thick, luscious paint!

Saturday 5 May 2012

Girl in a Red Dress 5



Oil on panel 6" x 6"

I loved the warmth and summery feel of this landscape. 


Saturday 28 April 2012

Johnny and Betty run with Black Dog


sold
  

Oil on panel 10" x 8"

To see more of the Johnny's Beach Holiday series, please visit Johnny's Blog
(All of the paintings on Johnny's Blog are sold)

Friday 6 April 2012

Sydney Harbour and the Opera House

SOLD
Oil on panel 20.3cm x 12.8cm

Sydney Harbour is one of the most beautiful places in the world and a favorite place for me to paint.

Wednesday 4 April 2012

Sebastien, the Rooster

SOLD


Oil on panel 6" x 6"

I love painting roosters, they have so much personality!   This painting has lovely thick paint on a bright red background - great to brighten up a dull corner in the kitchen!

Monday 2 April 2012

Perfect Peace No.3




Oil on panel 6" x 6"

I love painting sunsets over the ocean, such beautiful colors and so peaceful and relaxing to look at!

Saturday 31 March 2012

The Sunset Surfer


Oil on panel, 6" x 6"

A lone surfer heading out to catch one more wave!

Friday 30 March 2012

The Red Canoe


Oil on panel, 6" x 6"

It has been a nice change to do some landscapes after a couple of years concentrating on beach scenes.

Wednesday 28 March 2012

Tuesday 27 March 2012

Girl in a Red Dress 3


SOLD

Oil on panel 15.5cm x 20.5cm                      
Amy and Milo reach the top of the hill.

Sunday 25 March 2012

Perfect Peace No. 1


Oil on panel 6" x 6"
I'm addicted to the calm and peace of the ocean at sunset and sunrise - so relaxing!

Girl in a Red Dress

SOLD


Oil on panel 6" x 6"

Milo, the Cavalier King Charles, leads the way along this autumn path with Amy following.

Saturday 24 March 2012

Girl in a Red Dress 2

SOLD


Oil on panel, 6" x 6"

Amy and Milo play among the autumn leaves.
I was very drawn to the strong contrasts in this picture and the vibrant colors of the autumn leaves.

Friday 23 March 2012

By the Creek

 SOLD


Oil on panel, 6" x 6"
This has always been one of my favorite spots to paint and relax.

Thursday 22 March 2012

The Phone Call



Oil on panel, 6" x 6"
I just happened to poke my head in the door of this Paris cafe last year and was drawn to the girl in blue. She seemed to be absorbed by a mobile phone message.

Wet day in Burano, Italy SOLD


Oil on panel, 6" x 6"
I couldn't help but snap this photo on the island of Burano (near Venice) of the two cats wandering off in opposite directions! What a magic place it is for anyone like me who is addicted to bright color.

Coogee Beach SOLD

Oil on panel 10" x 8"
One of Australia's famous beaches, Coogee.

Forest Walk

SOLD

Oil on panel 6" x 6"
I loved the way these trees framed the sunlit path.