Thursday, May 13, 2010

Dune Grass


Dune Grass, 9 x 12, L. Daniel
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Yesterday I painted at St. Andrew's Beach on Jekyl Island (a neighboring barrier island). What is great about this beach (besides being beautiful) is that there are trees near the shore that provide shade for picnic-ers and painters alike. Silly? I suppose, but I need the shade when I paint outside. The beach is particularly blinding so trees are my friends! :)

13 comments:

Linda Popple said...

Love the colors in the sand and shadows! Beautiful painting - you really captured the light.

Susan Roux said...

So lovely! I'm drawn to your dancing grasses...

Carol Schiff Daily Painting said...

Hi Laurel, I have not comment in a long time, but still visit you site. I couldn't let this one go by without commenting. Everything about it sings to me, the grasses, the shadows in the sand, the beautiful tree and water and sky. Don't want to take my eyes off it.

Enjoy your vacation.

Elizabeth Seaver said...

Laurel, this is so beautiful. I can feel the breeze.

Your work just keeps getting better.

Unknown said...

Love the dunes! Beautiful! Missed you at 5x7 though looks like you are in heaven.

Stephen Parker said...

The colors are SO beautiful. I also love the composition and subject. Incredibly fresh.

By the way, are you ever going to rest? I'm feeling totally inadequate. Just sayin'.

Nancy B. Hartley said...

Beautiful, Laurel! I love this painting! I'm so envious, we spent some time on Jekyll Island a few years ago and loved it! Enjoy your time away!!

Don Gray said...

This is very lovely, Laurel. A great group of paintings you are doing on your "busman's holiday!"

Randall said...

Oh wow, the lit up beach makes it really appealing. Love the sky colors as well.

~Kirby

fairiemoon said...

I love the reeds. Just a few days now. I have some important stuff to ask you so I may call you later!

Love you,
Erin

Karen Werner said...

Laurel,this is gorgeous! Very warm and peaceful.

JohanneMorinFineArt said...

I like the light in this one. Lovely Daniel!

Ruth Andre said...

Laurel, I do not know how I missed this painting on the first go but it is gorgeous. The warm colors greet you and take you in.