Sanderlings on a sandbar

Here's the finished painting.....

The first shows my crude underpainting, really just an Idea with a wash. The second shows some blocking in and defining the shapes.

"Sanderlings on a sandbar"

I love seeing how paintings develop. From an idea, to the finished painting. Of course I always forget to take photos while I'm painting , however I did manage a couple of "in progress" shots for"Sanderlings on a sandbar"

We are so excited to have new neighbours. Julia will be giving a daily "Osprey" update on her blog, but I had to show a snap also. This was taken a couple of hours ago from our living room!!

"August on the Miles river"

I was pleased to see another skipjack appear on the river. It was one of those lovely summer afternoons when everyone was out sailing.

"Twilight sail"

I love that time of the evening when the light has almost gone and you are treated to a fleeting display of wonderful smokey turquoise. The skipjack was on its way back to St Michaels after a long day spent showing tourists the Miles river. It really was a beautiful sight.

"Charging Tiger"

This one was inspired by my German Shepherd piling into powdery snow after sticks. I wanted this to be all about movement., so I kept it loose (well kind of).