Tuesday, June 26, 2012

"Calafia Palms" ©



Calafia Beach in San Clemente is packed with families frolicking in the warm Pacific waters, once the sun breaks the marine layer of clouds.  I painted this piece very early in the morning looking up the little canyon from the parking lot before the sun and people arrived for the day.  The interesting shapes of the palm trees were captivating.  

Oil on Panel 16" X 12"






The "Paint San Clemente" event ended last weekend with an art fair in the park outside the gallery.  I like to participate in these occasionally and  think it is valuable to hear peoples comments on my paintings.  Often when sales occur online or in a  gallery, you never actually talk to the new owners.  I enjoy having the personal contact and knowing the families that will hang my paintings in their homes.  

2 comments:

Marian Fortunati said...

Love the soft glow of the morning light and the excellent way you paint those palms... Sheesh!!

Laura Wambsgans said...

You get it Marian, that is what I was after. Maybe next year you can come and paint too!

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