A "Present" from the Past

I have just spent the most enjoyable weekend in Norcross at a painting workshop taught by Karen Appleton. She was teaching in Atlanta until she moved to Chicage seven years ago. Karen is a fabulous artist, and a wonderful teacher. It was great to reconnect with several people who were students in her classes when I was fortunate enough to take panting from her.
This painting of a "Present" is what we worked on this weekend. Karen's "Present paintings" are one thing I remember her painting here in Atlanta. If you own one, consider yourself very fortunate.
Here is my attempt at painting a present.

"A Present from the Past"

10 x 10 - Oil

Beach Club - Quiet time

I wanted to paint the quiet time at our favorite hang out at the beach. The Beach Club is a place where we love to go to swim, walk, read, drag a chair down to the beach and enjoy the breeze, catch up with friends, enjoy a seafood buffet , a strawberry dacquirit and... well, you get the idea. There is that beautiful quiet time in the morning before everyone starts to arrive. That was the inspiration for this painting. I hope you enjoy it. I had fun painting it!

Umbrellas & Agapanthus are Waiting

8 x 8 - Oil

$200