Sunny Coast (no. 6)

Fall is in the air, and that means it is time for the Annual Nestie Halloween Photoshoot and Charity Raffle.  For the past 2 years I have donated a painting to support the chosen cause. This year's charity is MOAS (Migrant Offshore Aid Station).

"Queen Anne's Lace", Acrylic and Texture Medium on Canvas, 20"X20", October 2014.

"Lily of the Valley", Acrylic and Texture Medium on Canvas, 20"X20", October 2013.

So of course, this year will be no different.  Last year I let the winner choose the color scheme and type of pod/flower she wanted.  While I liked that concept, I am better at just creating than doing commissioned pieces.  

I decided to keep with my current style--see the Map Series.  I am really liking this style and the possibilities of color combinations I can create.  I went a little bigger this time, working on a 20"X20" square canvas.  As I was spreading out the crackle paste, I was wishing I had bought that large palette knife that looked like a cake icing spatula I saw when I was in Boston this summer at MassArt.  

Anyway, I am super happy with the end result.  I wanted something bright, yet soft.  I think I captured what I pictured in my head completely.  I hope the winner has a good place to hang it.  I guess I should go buy some hardware for the back before Sunday. ;)

"Sunny Coast (No. 6)", Watercolor, Texture Mediums, and Acrylic on Canvas, 20"X20", September 2015.