Summer Fun in Florida, 5x7" Oil

This is a little 5x7 oil of my granddaughter Stephanie for our July challenge, Summer Fun.  She was visiting from Massachusetts and wanted to learn to surf.  We went up to Ron Jon's in Cocoa and she took a few lessons and had a great time.  I always loved this photo even though it didn't show her face.  You could tell from her stance, the water swirling around her and her determination she was really into it.
What could say summer more in Florida than riding the waves.  Even though it is very hot here in the summer the beaches make it cool in a different way. 



Stephie
5x7" Oil

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Pastel Sea, 10x8 Original Oil Daily Painting, Seascape by Carmen Beecher

$125, Buy Now

Despite the title of this painting, it is not a pastel, it's an oil. It's the scene that is pastel. Sometimes the sea and sky are soft colors, which makes for a peaceful painting. In fact, I believe I hear it calling me right now...I need to go down there and walk a while...

I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky,
And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by;
And the wheel's kick and the wind's song and the white sail's shaking,
And a grey mist on the sea's face, and a grey dawn breaking...

"Sea Fever" by John Masefield

posted by Carmen  

Island Dream, 7x5 Oil Painting on Canvas Panel, Tropical Beach

$89, Click to Purchase

 I am in possession of a brand-new knee, although it is scary to look at right now. I limped by my easel and noticed this painting that I had not yet posted. I tried to do as much as I could before my surgery, and this one just never got posted. After this, I am completely out. I hope I get inspired sometime soon. I'm not physically ready to paint, but I do have a pen and paper...awaiting a visit from my muse...

Carmen