The sand between my toes, sun on my skin and coastal breezes are probably what I love best about Florida! After driving through torrential rain last night, the very first thing on my mind this morning was relaxing on the beach! After a not so quick spin around Howard Island in Tarpon Springs, I decided on this shady spot on the beach to set up. Though the breezes were strong, the heavy duty tripod I got from my dad held my pochade firmly. I sketched my composition out with my brush, and leisurely let the painting unfold. I didn't do an ink sketch first, and I probably should have. I already have a slightly different composition in mind for the next one. I enjoyed painting such a peaceful coastline and visiting with others soaking up the Florida sunshine. Time slips away when I'm painting on a beach, the sound of the surf mesmerizing me. I'm absolutely going to bask in every moment here. Painting number 3186 in 3186 days.
