SUSAN'S . . . PLAYING AGAIN!

A SLICE OF THE SEA 18"h x 12"w pastel $575 + $20 insured, priority shipping I seem to write about water a lot, but perhaps that is typical when living next to the Ocean? Come to think about it, I have lived near water much of my life. I spent thirteen years in Houston where I traveled frequently to Galveston and grew up near Lake Erie in Ohio. Funny thing is that with a love for water, amazingly I don't swim well. In fact, my strokes are limited and efficient with just the dog paddle movement. But it does get me where I want to go - slowly, but surely. Yet I do love the roll of the waves and how the water sparkles when the sun hits it. And the sound of the waves are deafening, yet mesmerizing. Almost as fun as clouds!

PEEK OF THE OCEAN 4 1/2" x 4 1/2"- pastel, white archival matte + 8" square, gold leaf scrolled frame SOLD - PRIVATE COLLECTOR While staying at Catalina, I spent the entire second day hiking, painting and a whole lot of photoshooting because of the rain. And the view was mesmerizing! The Conservancy's nursery technicians gave me a ride to Middle Ranch Road, centrally located within the Island. Senior technician, Peter Dixon suggested a route to follow to view the wild flowers. He also commented by following Eagle Nest Road to the peak, I could view the Ocean. It was really amusing, for several hours passed while I dragged my equipment, stopped to paint or shoot before I arrived to this location and by then had forgotten I was on an Island! As I was searching for wildflower patches, I turned and stopped in my tracks. What a sight! And this is the petite pastel that I created of the scene.