This is the third painting I've done from photos taken by Sarah Mortimore at their home north of Moscow. The light and colors are what 'drew' me to it. Pastels seem to fit the bill, too.
A little watercolor of the 1955 Plymouth that was originally owned by Julie's uncle, then bought by our friend Dave Trail. After Dave died last winter, his wife decided to sell the car. Julie and I got to not only ride in it, I got to drive it, thanks to another friend, Richard Bowman! (No, we didn't buy it.)
What can I say? Every time I visit Cannon Beach, I have to see Haystack Rock. And every time I see the rock, I want to paint it. I absolutely love the sea, the sea sky, the sand, and all the rocks. Call it a Cannon Beach obsession!
Stepping out of my comfort zone, I decided to try my hand at doing some animals. These sun-warmed horses grazing on the Palouse seemed to be worth a try in pastels.
While visiting Astoria with Julie and my sister Judy, I saw this lovely old fishing boat. It was sitting quietly among hundreds of barking sea lions. It deserved to be painted for its beauty amidst the noise!
Yes, another painting of a Palouse field and sunset. I saw this as a photo that I think Hannah Grieser took and had to do it in pastels. God just keeps making irresistable scenes out here!
