Sand, Sun and Surf
(California Kids Triptych)
Three 16"x8" panels - will be framed together

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Well, they are almost finished....   I've been working on a few paintings.   One is a large (for me) studio piece based on the plein air study I did while enjoying the beautiful view across the top of the coreopsis crowned Point Dume.    I'll show that one sometime soon... perhaps after I finally report on the Karl Dempwolf demo.

Based on the feedback several of you posted on one or another of my blogs, or emailed me, I went ahead with my plans for the triptych.    A special thanks goes to Michael Donegan for his thorough response to my question and to those others of you who encouraged me just to "do my thing".   As I was working I remembered that I had seen several wonderful triptychs done by Robin Cheers who also ended up displaying the beautiful frames that she had custom made..  It sure made a difference... although Robin's work is always outstanding, the frame made it special indeed.

The paintings were done from photos I have taken at various times...  in Laguna and other beach areas.  I always enjoy watching kids at play - especially at the beach.  I also am fascinated with the shadows we make as we pass through areas.  I've painted the little boy with the sand shovel in his mouth before on a square panel, but I like this format better.

I will probably continue tweaking these panels, but for the most part they are done.   Now I have to decide whether I can find a local framer to show them off or whether I should use Robin's.