An Ocean in Oil

I have so enjoyed being with my wonderful parents and seeing things I haven't seen in a bit. I feel a bit like I am in a Saundra Lane Galloway Gallery when I come here. My paintings, old and new are everywhere! This little 8x10" OIL on canvas panel is sitting in an easel in the living room. I started my art career working in oils. As I taught myself I ran across a card and painted this from that. I remember there were many layers put into this trying to achieve the effect of the sunset over the water.

Nancy Medina e-mailed me a beautiful version in oil of the photograph
I posted a few days ago of the pink gerbers. It is a beautiful piece! HOWEVER, for some reason I can't save the jpeg so I can post it...so still waiting until I get home to try to figure out this dilema. But, trust me, when I finally get this up you will love it. Until then, click on her name above to see her blog and some of her other lovely work! Thanks Nancy!

Today's photo is of a birdbath taken while working at the house of a participant in one of our gallery fundraisers one year. It was the garden and art tour. I loved the gardens of this particular house, but the real treat for me was to tour the home of these people. It was after a Frank Lloyd Wright design! Awesome to see. I didn't photograph the house as I felt it would be rude, but I have to say I think I saw a Picasso inside...No...couldn't be...right?? Anyhoo...enjoy...and if you feel inspired by this one...I'm sure you'll know what to do with it!