Hammocks at Sunset

 

I like to paint on the beach as much as possible when in Florida. As sunset approaches, locals walk, bike or drive to the beaches just to watch the sun set. Then, just as quickly as they arrived, they pack up their gear and are headed out before it gets dark.  I love watching it, being part of the nightly ritual, and painting it when I can.  There is something magical about the rising and setting sun, and the thankfulness of it all. Painting number 5116 in 5116 days. 

Oasis Beach

Honeymoon Island is a favorite place to visit and paint when in the area.  The beautiful beach pavilions are still battered from October's hurricane, and taped off.  The lovely white beaches still shimmer and I found I could not resist painting this perfect pair at ocean's edge.  They stood there together on this beach and weathered a hurricane. And here they are, still standing strong on this pristine beach in the sun.  Quite a lesson for life this is.  Painting number 5109 in 5109 days.