Treasure - mothers and children, beach scene

6x6" oil. Treasure. Today was busy with getting our backyard pond cleaned out and good to go for the season...around our pond are many of my boys 'treasures' found over the years.... they make me smile

Black Hat - beach scene, mothers and children

6x6" oil - geez, talk about a painting slump.... its been a few weeks of starts and stops, wipe outs and confusion on which direction to take - happens to the best of us I suppose... strange - havent felt like painting but started running again, became a vegetarian and have the overwhelming urge to get another dog!! what is THAT about??!! must be spring fever :)

So back in the comfort zone but ok with it. Happy here and spent the entire day painting which is always a good thing.

Painting big - alot bigger - is where I'm heading but will still keep at these little ones to help work things out - stay tuned for more moms at the beach - inspired (finally)by mothers day

Moms Time Out

12x12 " oil on masonite panel and beautifully framed and available through the
Rachel Thompson Gallery .

the Wed. theme for May at Daily Painters Gallery
is "Mothers" so Moms Time Out is my addition...but I'm thinking of making it a theme for the week. Moms at the beach is one of my favorite subjects....

The Watch - daily painting,beach scene

6x6" oil on canvas. The Watch. Do you know this woman? Well If you're a Mom whose been to the beach with kids, then you know her -'cause she's YOU! Always watching, always checking and double checking, doing a head count. Even when sitting with the latest People magazine, one eye is always on the water. Moms at the Beach are one of my favorite subjects.

Moms Time Out 2

12 x 12" oil on gessoboard $300
a bigger version of Moms Time Out that I did a while back.
To all the moms out there - enjoy your day!!

Our Spot

6x6" oil on masonite
What's my emotional connection to this image? It is totally romantic. I NEVER had a baby sit in my lap at the beach. They were always running somewhere. I can relate to how she is looking around, possible watching an older child and all the 'stuff '. I love painting the 'stuff'.

Recharging

6x8" oil on masonite
This one is for all the Moms out there whose kids are back in school after the winter break.
Hope you can take some time for yourself, - regroup,recharge,replenish. namaste.