Last Day in Costa Rica

Storm Cloud in the Distance, 9 x 12

On the last day I overheard a young girl tell her parents, "I love how we can be sitting here on the beach in the bright sun, and right across the water we see a thunderstorm; something completely different." She was so right... doesn't everything look beautiful from a sunny beach? I guess that's why we love vacations.

Offerings of the Season

Light and Mist, 9 x 12

It's the rainy season in Costa Rica and it rains almost every afternoon. Sometimes the rain continues into the evening, but sometimes it's just an afternoon shower and the sun breaks back through the mist and fog. On this particular day as the rain lifted there was soft color in the sky and a ribbon of intense light on the horizon - it was heartbreakingly gorgeous.

Miguel's #1

Sea Cave, 9 x 12

When we first got to Costa Rica, we had the good fortune of riding a hotel shuttle with the local golf pro. Hearing about my quest for compelling painting sites, he immediately offered to have his course manager, Miguel, take me to all the best views at the golf course. This is Miguel's #1 favorite spot just off the 18th hole - a shady clifftop overlooking the ocean with Howler Monkeys in the trees.

Costa Rica!

Papagayo Cove, 12 x 9

Bill and I just returned from a relaxing week in Costa Rica, on the Papagayo Peninsula in the Guanacoste region (aka northwest corner). We had a great time - I was thrilled to be able to paint almost every day and will post the results over the next few days. It's beautiful country, and a friendly country. PS - We snorkeled at the underwater coral reefs near this point... muy bueno. :)