Monday 2 September 2013

Day 2 - Choppy Waters

                                             Acrylic on board 15cm  x 15cm (6" x 6")

I thought I'd go with an ocean theme again today - I so enjoy using the blues and greens. This painting had a mind of its own it seemed. I was enjoying painting the ocean but then realised I hadn't left enough room for the foreground which consisted of bushy sand dunes and a beach path. I felt it might just work without it and continued on. Maybe I will attempt it again tomorrow with the foreground included.

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14 comments:

  1. Kaethe Bealer2 September 2013 at 05:15

    I love the ocean. What a nice little series you have going on! I can hear those waves and smell the salt air. Beautiful!

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    1. Wendy Barrett2 September 2013 at 05:34

      Thanks so much Kaethe! I look forward to seeing your next rose painting!

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  2. Celia Blanco2 September 2013 at 05:17

    Beautiful work on the water Wendy! I love the color too! I like the foreground like this because it allows the focus to stay on the water. I can imagine you can keep playing around with different variations of the composition.

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    1. Wendy Barrett2 September 2013 at 05:37

      Thanks Celia. I'm glad you felt it worked even without the foreground. I hope I still feel inspired to stick with the theme tomorrow.

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  3. art by Michael Perchard2 September 2013 at 06:43

    Good morning Wendy!
    I am thrilled you are choosing ocean themes!
    Ocean paintings are so very high on my list of favorite things!
    This is a gem! Bravo to you!
    I love all the colors but I have a tremendous affection for blues and greens!
    Again bravo Mate!
    (When I was in college, during the hippy era of the late sixties, I wanted to be called "Ocean!"
    Okay now the world knows!)
    Great paintings! Keep it up Wendy!
    Peace! Art on!
    Michael aka Ocean

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  4. Wendy Barrett2 September 2013 at 06:58

    Good morning Ocean!! I'm glad you told the world!
    I imagine that would have been an amazing time to be at college.
    I'm glad you are enjoying the ocean theme - I thought you would!
    I hope that I feel inspired to continue with it tomorrow - that is my plan at the moment but I will see what the morning brings.
    Thanks for your ongoing support Michael - it means a lot to me.
    Enjoy your day!
    Wendy

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  5. Unknown2 September 2013 at 07:49

    this works beautifully just like it is. The ocean is so inspiring, everyone can relate to it's energy. I love the gradation of blues to the forground.

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    1. Wendy Barrett3 September 2013 at 01:22

      Thanks so much Sally, I did spend a long time trying to get the hues right.

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  6. Lou Belcher2 September 2013 at 15:41

    I do love a continuing theme. It's fun to work with the same colors and see what you can do with them. I love these two pieces.

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    1. Wendy Barrett3 September 2013 at 01:19

      Thanks for visiting my blog Lou and for your very kind comments. I look forward to seeing your cats. Good luck with the challenge!

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  7. Julia Watson2 September 2013 at 20:08

    Hi Wendy - Good for you taking the 30 in 30 challenge! I'll be looking for more of your ocean paintings, you're off to a good start with yesterday's and today's.
    Julia Watson

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    1. Wendy Barrett3 September 2013 at 01:23

      Thank you very much Julia. I enjoyed re-visiting your blog again today and loved your roses. It is a lovely idea to paint from your own garden

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  8. Meredith Adler3 September 2013 at 19:25

    Your wave paintings are wonderful! Enjoy the challenge, I will have fun seeing what you paint. I really like your banner painting, too. Thanks for your comment on my blog...

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    1. Wendy Barrett6 September 2013 at 08:29

      Thanks so much Meredith for visiting and for your encouragement. I will enjoy visiting your blog again to see your posts.

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