Tranquility

Sunset is a time of reflection and tranquility.  Each day we can see God's new creation of beauty and color.  This painting is for sale at The Flower Store in Auburn, Alabama.

For the first time color authority, Pantone Institute, announced not one, but two colors for the year 2016:  Rose Quartz and Serenity Blue.  (You'll be forgiven for calling them light pink and baby blue.)
Designers this year chose a palette that is peaceful and relaxing.  They can transport us to a happier sunnier place.  You will be seeing these colors in fabrics, interior design, and in my case...an oil painting of the end of day.

Day #17

                        

      5 x 7 oil on canvas panel   

I like the juxtaposition of red and turquoise on this boat, also the reflection of the bumpers in the water.  This is the third painting in my boat series.

                     If you are interested in purchasing, please email me at bkc681@charter.net.

Lake House

This painting was done for dear friends.  They have had many happy memories with family and friends through the years at their lake home on Lake Martin.  They have an incredible view of the sunset each afternoon.

This was a new experience for me to paint on burlap.  I applied many coats of Gesso to prepare the surface.  It has a wonderful texture and hopefully lends itself to the lake scene.  My husband took photos for me one afternoon from our gently rocking pontoon boat.  Not the best setup for capturing an image!