Palmed Beach

This was also done for the WDE from one of Valri's references. Yes, I did three for this weekend. This is ATC sized (2.5 x 3.5).

Lighthouse Beyond the Dunes

This was painted at Robert Moses State Park. I sat on a bench on the boardwalk and painted the Fire Island Lighthouse in the distance. This is 3 1/2 x 4

Smith Point Bridge

I've done many paintings of Smith Point, but never painted the little bridge before. Most parts of Fire Island are visited by ferry because cars are not allowed in the towns. But the eastern and western ends of the island have bridges to public beaches. This is the smaller bridge on the very eastern end. The painting is 3 1/2 x 4.

Lightkeeper's House

I went to see the wonderful art exhibit at the Robert Moses Lighthouse the other day, and brought along my art materials. Rather than paint the lighthouse which I've done so many times, I sat close to the buildings and did the lightkeeper's house instead. This section is attached to the light tower. This is 3 1/2 x 4.

Beach Boardwalk

This was painted the same day as the foggy one below, but after the fog lifted. I had done most of the painting when the lady and little boy came along. I just had to put them into the painting. This is 3 1/2 x 4 in my journal.

Beach with Umbrellas

This was also done in my journal, so it is about 3 1/2 x 4. I painted this at Robert Moses State Park. I usually focus on the lighthouse there, but climbed up on this bird viewing platform and was able to see the beach itself, and I loved peeking at the umbrellas.

Fence in the Dunes

This is another view I painted at Smith Point Park the other day. I sat on one of the landings of the visitors' center so I could see the water over the dunes. This is 5 x 7 done with watercolors and ink.

Smith Point Dunes

This was done in plein air at Smith Point Park looking east toward the visitors' center. It is about 3 x 4 done in watercolors and ink.

Flowers Along the Fence

This is yesterday's plein air done at Smith Point Park which is on the easternmost tip of Fire Island. It is one of the beaches that is accessible by car. I used a bit of artistic license because the sky was completely overcast and grey...not blue like this. This watercolor and ink is 4 x 6.

Happy Memorial Day Weekend to all of you!!! I won't be back on the computer until Tuesday, so have a great one!