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Another view of the green row boat coming in through the late morning fog. This one is smaller and a little different.

Finished this 30 day challenged and learned some things about myself and painting. I love having a purpose to motivate me. Deadlines are good. Somedays the paintings just flow off your brush, others are a struggle. I'm always striving to keep it loose. It clicked about day 25. After painting in the studio from photos, I feel a need to get out and paint. Too bad it's too icy to o anywhere. I have less photos I want to paint, I did 30 of them. There's one on the easel now waiting for me! Loved it most of the time!

Don't remember where I took this image but feel the excitement of this girl as she jumps over the waves. Warm thoughts while we are experiencing a rare snow in coastal NC.

Strolling on the river in Savannah, attracted by the sounds of the saxaphone...the late afternoon sun, on a chilly November day, glistened off the saxaphone. Sweet, soulful sounds...

Before they had to take down and rebuild the Crystal Pier, I was enjoying an off season day in the sun. So were a bunch of local college students. They were having some kind of back to school mixer at the beach.  Some pale students who obviously didn't see that much sun were enjoying the afternoon in their new town. This is the 3rd painting I did that day and it seemed to paint itself. Kept it loose and thoroughly enjoyed the process. This is why I paint!

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Siblings playing at the beach. They both want the net! Love capturing the shadows on the figures.

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On Bald Head Island on  a cold day in November,  I photographed these dunes. I was interested in the cool shadows cast by the late afternoon sun through the sea oats.

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Sitting on the beach, I observed an attractive young couple approaching. I shoot pictures for reference while enjoying the sun. As they moved past me, I shot a picture and noticed how poorly her bikini covered her derriere...thus, "Just Cheeky".

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This is the lighthouse on Bald Head Island. My work is in All About Art on BHI so I've been wanting to paint this for awhile. Come spring, it will go to the island.

Yesterday was an unbelievable day in the studio where things really clicked. The first week or so of this challenge, I painted things that were for shows, ads and responsibilities. Then I painted things I loved in all the styles I love, palette knife, acrylics etc. Yesterday, I had 2 paintings ready to go so I could get right to work. Honestly, I'm going out of town tomorrow so I needed to get ahead. The first painting was good and quickly rendered. The second was so much fun and simple in style. After dinner, I had to go out to the studio and do another. I was in the ZONE!!! These will be posted in the next few days so stayed tuned. Now to do one more...

Another view of the green row boat. Enjoyed exploring this with palette knife.

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The green row boat that sat at the dock waiting for it's owner to row out to his sailboat was a source of fascination to us artists. It's weathered green paint spoke of many days on the water. Couldn't resist painting this with palette knife.

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2/3 of the way done to the 30 day challenge. Life guard fly different color flags to indicate the level of danger at the beach. I think a yellow flag must mean to exercise caution. Looks like a perfect day to me.

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Playing with acrylics...colorful umbrellas last summer at Kure Beach.

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Another image from the NoBoundaries Artists Colony on Bald Head Island in November. This is Kristin's room where she graciously shared her paintings with us. It reminded me of VanGogh's painting of his room.

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These are the first hydrangeas of the season from my garden. How ironic that Leslie Saeta and I were painting hydrangeas on the same day. Had no clue!

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I told you I was running out of places to dry oil paintings so I resorted to painting with acrylics again and am having a ball. Kristin's Window is from a photo I took in November when I visited the NoBoundaries artists colony on Bald Head Island. My very talented artist friend, Kristin Gibson had spent 2 weeks there and generously shared her work with us visitors. I was captivated by her view from her bedroom window as well. It looked out onto the shaols in the distance. Remembering a cold, clear day on Bald Head Island.

Above the farm is a gorgeous old apple tree. Uncle Felix says the apples are organic because they aren't sprayed. Actually, they are wormy. My sister took a photo of the tree in winter after they had pruned it. This is for you, Barb!

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I enjoy observing people at the beach and imagining what their conversation is like. "Then What Happened?" is one of many paintings I've done that are conversations on the beach.

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Gorgeous day here in Wilmington today...looking forward to warm days at the beach. These two little girls in their colorful hats are intent on digging for buried treasure.

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Love painting children at the beach. Big waves splashing in and delighting the little girl who doesn't mind getting wet.

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Another one done with a palette knife. Love painting sea turtles. They nest on our beaches and when they hatch and make their way to the sea, they create a lot of excitement. This one is 30"x30" and will be featured in an art guide ad.

On Guard was from a photo taken on a mild winter day at Kure Beach. The lady and her dog were enjoying the sunny day. This the last of the fishermen series. All are 6x8 oils.

This challenge is teaching me lots of lessons. My studio is a mess from all the activity and no time to waste organizing. I have no room to dry anymore paintings, partly because some are large. I need a day to not paint and catch up on show entries, and life in general. I am focused and enjoy spending every day in the studio. So many lessons and more to learn. Fortunately, my husband is doing laundry and grocery shopping. I think I'll owe him big time in Feb.

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Coming home from dinner, I spotted these little sailboats on Banks Channel in the golden evening light.  I'm running out of room to dry all these paintings...might have to start playing with my acrylics. Love painting with them too for a different effect.

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This is a post for 2 days because it's huge! It's 24"x48".  It was a foggy morning at Wrightsville Beach in December. Mike (the guy in the rowboat) was rowing in from his sailboat with his dog. Wish I knew the dog's name.

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In the Southport Yacht Basin, these fisherman had to make a repair before heading out to fish.

Kind of loving painting fishermen...this guy was on the Kure Beach Pier. He reminds me of Santa Claus and I imagine during his off season, he'd be fishing! Paintings are for sale and there is a buy now button. Go to the Home page, click on works and select the painting you are interested in. Price and Buy Now button will appear.

I've been wanting to paint this one for awhile. Caught this fisherman on a jetty in Pawley's Island. Paintings are for sale and there is a buy now button. Go to the Home page, click on works and select the painting you are interested in. Price and Buy Now button will appear.

Doing what I love...laying the paint on thick with a palette knife! Paintings are for sale and there is a buy now button. Go to the Home page, click on works and select the painting you are interested in. Price and Buy Now button will appear.

Quick sketch in oil today. Minimal brushstrokes. Paintings are for sale and there is a buy now button. Go to the Home page, click on works and select the painting you are interested in. Price and Buy Now button will appear.

January 1st 2014...First day of the new year and the first day of the 30 paintings in 30 days challenge. I will attempt to painting a day during the month of Jan. and will post it here. Paintings are for sale and there is a buy now button. Go to the Home page, click on works and select the painting you are interested in. Price and Buy Now button will appear.