Surf 'n Sand, unmounted

OK, I'm continuing with the surf and sand theme. I've completed six. They are various sizes with the largest two being 4x12. I'm going to mount them on sand colored board (not white as in the previous photo), and then mount that on black. I've got the boards cut, but I'm using a flat, black spray paint for the black board, and it's too cold (18 degrees and snowing) for me to spray right now.

It should be interesting to see how these turn out. The colors I used are yellow ochre, burnt umber, turquoise green, ultramarine blue, anthaquinone blue, and a tiny touch of cadmium red, all Liquitex or Golden brands. The white is the canvas showing through where I drizzled some polymer medium on before I painted.

Surf 1, 4x12 acrylic abstract of surf and sand

This might be the first of a series. My intent is to suggest the edge of the ocean as it laps against the beach, not a literal interpretation. Materials used are fine pumice gel. fluid polymer medium, and professional artist grade acrylic paint on gatorfoam.

I prefer it in a vertical position, but it posts better horizonatlly.

Still Life Studies of My Stuff: Blue and Green Vases

I realized that if I only paint my stuff, I will never get to paint anything in the cool end of the palette. So I picked up theses two vases at a thrift store. Their sparkling blue and green colors actually complement my terracotta kitchen very well.
They remind me of some beautiful ocean colors I've seen that are a very long way from Colorado.