In the pre-dawn quiet, morning light is yet to fully reveal itself.  The deserted beach is uncluttered as all footprints have disappeared with receding tides and soft winds.   Pale, sweeping washes and wet-into-wet describe the dunes. Careful innovative brushwork creates the patterns and textures of the grasses on our beach. Patience and care make […]

The warm light will soon lose out to the cool shadows. Even the stones can feel the changes. Autumn changes will get you thinking.   This is the second of two paintings I created to study the techniques of two Canadian artists who work in acrylics. My goal was to accomplish the same effects in […]

This is the first of two paintings I created to study the techniques of two Canadian artists who work in acrylics. My goal was to accomplish the same effects in watercolor.   This technique establishes an enhanced sense of depth, emphasizing foreground, middle ground & background. Starting with an overall wash covering the sky and […]