Sunday 30 September 2012

Windy day at Byron Bay. Sold



Oil on panel 10" x 8"

I was at Byron Bay only a few weeks ago - hope to visit again soon as it is one of my favorite beaches to paint.

Sunday 23 September 2012

The Colors of Summer. Sold





$155

Oil on panel 8" x 8"

A busy beach day!
I love the colors of beach umbrellas contrasting against the bright blue ocean!


Saturday 22 September 2012

Friday 21 September 2012

Tuesday 18 September 2012

Beach Umbrellas. Sold





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Oil on panel 8" x 8"

I think we are seeing the light at the end of a long cold winter - spring is here at last!  Hopefully a long, hot summer is not far away and we'll be heading down to the beach.

Saturday 15 September 2012

Hollyhocks. Sold


$155

Oil on panel 8" x 7"

A little painting in soft greens and pinks of an old cottage with blue painted windows. I love the tall hollyhocks in pink and peach along the old stone fence and picket gate.
A painting to bring back memories of visits to a peaceful place in the country.
"I must have flowers, always, and always." ― Claude Monet 



Wednesday 12 September 2012

Gold Coast and Byron Bay visit

 Paddle boarding at Currumbin Beach

 A windy day at Byron Bay

 A perfect morning at Currumbin looking toward Surfer's Paradise

Currumbin Beach
Burleigh Heads

It was wonderful to head north for the end of our long, cold winter and soak up some sun on the Gold Coast and Byron Bay. 

I love the dog beach at Currumbin - a lovely family beach! One of my favorite beaches to paint is Byron Bay. I've come back with a feast of ideas for painting - I'm sure I'll be kept busy for many months to come!  Can't wait to get started!!


Monday 10 September 2012

Beach Day SOLD




Oil on panel 8"x8"

Can't wait for some beach weather!  Not long now!

Friday 7 September 2012

Bikini girls and surfers, Byron Bay SOLD




Oil on panel 8"x8"

Beautiful Byron Bay where the girls like to show off their new bikinis and boys, their surf boards!

Friday 31 August 2012

The Surfers, Byron Bay SOLD



Oil on panel 10"x8"

Byron Bay is having perfect weather, a lovely start to a long hot summer!
One of my favorite beaches.

Monday 27 August 2012

The Swimmers SOLD


 



Oil on panel 8"x8"

"The sea, once it casts it's spell, holds one in it's net of wonder forever" (Jacques Cousteau).
The cool blue ocean is very welcoming for these swimmers on such a hot summer's day!
A painting which will bring back your summer holiday memories!

Friday 24 August 2012

My Paintings of Beach Scenes Video

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Wednesday 22 August 2012

Golden Days SOLD



Oil on panel 10"x8"

'Don't grow up too quickly, lest you forget how much you love the beach', by Michelle Held
A painting to bring back summer memories!

Tuesday 21 August 2012

A Magic Summer's Day SOLD



Oil on panel 10"x8"

A perfect summer's day at the beach, blue sky, blue water and white sand!
I'm sure it won't be long now!

Sunday 19 August 2012

Friday 17 August 2012

Sun drenched Days



Oil on panel 10" x 8"

I can feel the weather starting to turn now, I think there is a touch of spring in the air this week. Are we seeing the light at the end of a long winter?

Thursday 16 August 2012

Candy the Cow SOLD



Oil on panel 6" x 6"

Candy, a little unsure of herself, but very sweet!
Paintings for the kitchen.
Can't help myself, I love painting cows!

Wednesday 15 August 2012

Monday 13 August 2012

Ocean Breeze SOLD



Oil on board 10"x8"
There is a feeling of spring in the air the past couple of days - not long now!

*Palm trees, ocean breeze, salty air, sun kissed hair. That endless summer, take me there.

Beach day for dogs



Oil on board 8" x 7"

I love the bright colors of beach umbrellas - the beach can be so vibrant and colorful!
'Oh so sweet summer vacation, life in the heat'

Sunday 29 July 2012

Thursday 26 July 2012

Beach Painting The Golden Retriever - Sold



Oil on panel 8" x 7"

This Golden Retriever is living up to his name!  There's no giving up, he's having the time of his life!



Sydney Harbour and the Opera House



Oil on panel 10" x 8"

Sydney Harbour is one of my most favorite subjects to paint. Beautiful all year round!

Wednesday 25 July 2012

Beach Painting, A Day to Remember





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Oil on panel 8" x 5 1/4"

A carefree day at the beach for these holiday makers and their pup. I liked the matching bright pink umbrella and the girl's swim suit.

I love paintings these little beach vignettes - fun paintings to bring back happy memories of summers' past.

Saturday 21 July 2012

Those Summer Days SOLD



Oil on panel 10" x 8"

Two children and their dog are enjoying the sounds of a summer's day at the beach.

Saturday 14 July 2012

Beach Painting, Endless Summer



Oil on panel 10" x8"

"ocean breeze, salty air, sun kissed hair. That endless summer, take me there."

The carefree days of summer holidays!

 


Thursday 12 July 2012

Byron Bay Picknickers SOLD



Oil on panel 10" x 8"

This is my favorite view of Byron Bay looking towards Mt Warning. I never tire of painting this view.
A seagull hoping for leftover picnic food, while the picnickers test the water.

Monday 9 July 2012

The Pink Vespa SOLD



Oil on Panel 6" x 6"

I snapped this gorgeous pink Vespa in an outdoor Paris cafe last year. I was very attracted to the scene with the contrasting green of the cafe door, the green table cloth and chairs. The owner of this little Vespa was wearing matching pink with red hair! The weather was perfect for a leisurely outdoor lunch watching the passersby as the Parisians love to do.


Summer Afternoon - Beach Painting SOLD

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Oil on panel 30cm x 14.5cm


"Summer afternoon - Summer afternoon... the two most beautiful words in the English language." (Henry James)
Beach lovers, relaxing, chatting, strolling and dipping their toes into the cool ocean.

Wednesday 4 July 2012

Bondi Beach SOLD







Oil on panel 30cm x 14.5cm

Busy Bondi Beach! I love to watch the parade of people walking along the boardwalk. A favorite place for new mums, dog walkers, joggers and people just taking in the atmosphere of Bondi Beach on a hot summer's day.

Building Sandcastles SOLD




Oil on panel 8" x 5"

A perfect beach day and fun for all - sailboats in the distance and sandcastles to build!