Sunday, March 8, 2015

Help ~ I'm going coastal









22"h  x 28"w











 This is a photo of a painting I did for a couple in Germany. For me it's harder to photograph them than it is to paint them. Acrylic on canvas, called, "The Abandoned Boat."

 I'm in a coastal mood. I'm craving sand, sea, salt air, cotton candy, and seagulls. (Sigh) Might as well play a tune ~

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  1. UnknownMarch 8, 2015 at 11:18 PM

    That painting is unbelievable!

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    1. Dixie@dcreliefMarch 9, 2015 at 1:21 PM

      Thanks, Michael.
      I always felt it was incomplete - missing something, but the couple loved it. They bought it on the spot... took it home... Germany? Who knew?

      I often wished I'd painted a seagull riding on the side. (smile)

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    2. UnknownMarch 9, 2015 at 5:48 PM

      I'm no artist, so I'm not sure if that would help or not :P

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    3. Dixie@dcreliefMarch 9, 2015 at 6:10 PM

      I wasn't sure either - so there's no seagull. :))

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  2. CherdoMarch 9, 2015 at 12:22 AM

    I think that is a beautiful painting! Love it. You're inspiring me to do more seascapes (don't you love them?).

    Well done! :-)

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    1. Dixie@dcreliefMarch 9, 2015 at 1:25 PM

      Thanks, Cherdo. I do love seascapes, but have an interest in so many places.

      I have one of an Alaskan lake, I did for a lady... on a 8"h x 6" w canvas - her choice, not mine. The photo is awful because I'm lousy at that part (grin - sigh). the painting is pretty wild, considering the small size.

      Sorry - I'm rambling. Would love to see your work!!

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  3. Stephen T. McCarthyMarch 9, 2015 at 2:25 AM

    I didn't mean to abandon the boat. I just stopped to see if the local villagers had any rum. They did. And then I forgot where I left the boat. It's as simple as that.

    ~ D-FensDogg
    'Loyal American Underground'

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    1. Dixie@dcreliefMarch 9, 2015 at 1:27 PM

      (What?) What - rum? Where was I? I like rum! Nevermind the boat, what happened to the run?

      dp

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  4. Cathy KennedyMarch 9, 2015 at 7:01 AM

    What's this? You're an artist! Did I already know this and somehow forgot? Probably. I'm so forgetful at times it's shameful, but honestly your painting is really nice. The German couple will like it.

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    1. Dixie@dcreliefMarch 9, 2015 at 1:42 PM

      Hi Cathy!

      On the other blog I've used several paintings with their stories. On here, I was just goofing off. Your BOTB prompted a memory or two. I think I said that earlier on the previous post.

      I'm behind right now on my consignments. I'd love a week at the beach to paint and watch people. I enjoy going down to the shore and sketching early morning... like 5 a.m.!! Leave later and go paint what I sketched. I hate hauling all the paint because of the sand - I'm a slob at keeping the sand off of everything, hahaha. Thank you (smile).

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