Evening at the Beach

An 11x14, oil, beach scene I just finished this morning. Love the way the rich evening colors came out in the painting, providing a wonderful backdrop for the two happy dogs silhouetted against the color. Sometimes the colors at a beach in the morning or evening are just unbelievably beautiful aren't they? I love to attempt to capture it. And of course I love the happiness the puppies emanate. I am trying to ease into bigger canvas'. Next one will be a 16x20. Yahoo!

Philippians 4:6-7
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

American Eagle

An 8x10, Oil of the proud American Eagle. God Bless America! Again I am thankful for living in this land of the Free. My prayer is to keep our country intact, free and at peace. God has blessed us as a country in so many ways. I give Him the glory and credit. This painting is the last of the patriotic theme I have been pursuing. On to different subjects. I plan on trying to paint on larger canvas'. We shall see what happens! Have a great week. Thank you for looking.

Psalm 121:7-8
"The Lord will keep you from all harm - He will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore."

American Flag # 4

The 4th American Flag, 8x10, Oil. Just finished it this afternoon and had a nice sun shiny day to photograph it! It has been a gorgeous day today. Sitting in the shade on my breaks from painting. This is the life! We are enjoying our newest addition to our little family, DeeDee, our 9 week old miniature dachshund. She is a tan/white piebald color. Getting her trained and settled into our routine of things. So I spend alot of time outside, playing and not forgetting to pay alot of attention to our 6 year old miniature dachshund, Maggie. I decided to use a more loose tech with this painting. Bigger brushes and lots of paint! Thank you for looking. God Bless.

Psalm 107:9
"For God satisfies the longing soul, and the hungry soul he fills with good things."

Stars and Strips

A 12x12, oil I just finished today for the "Strips" Daily Paintworks Challenge for this week. I might have one more in this American Flag series. I have some Eagle ref photos. I might do that next. The dark areas in the white strips and banding to the left did not show up as I would have liked in the photo. The original painting shows much more color and texture. I am enjoying doing these patriotic paintings. I like the dark of the trees at the water's edge in the background, contrasting with the pink/red of the sunset sky. I was trying for repeating "Old Glory's" red, white and blue in the water, sky and building in the background. Thank you for looking.

Colossians 3:23
"Whatever your task, put yourselves into it, as done for the Lord and not for your masters, since you know that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward; you serve the Lord Christ."