Category Archives: art

Sea Turtle

I’ve been wanting to do a painting of this little guy for a while now and have finally gotten around to it. I saw him in Fernandina Beach eating seaweed off the side of dock last October. I wonder where he is now and what he’s munching on…

Moon Snail

Whelk

The other day I decided to see if I could remember how to draw… I keep accumulating more and more pretty shells from walks on the beach. Normally I only pick up the ones that are in perfect condition, but lately I’ve been noticing the unique and interesting shapes and colors that some of the broken shells have.

Jax Beach Sunrise

I’ve spent the past couple of mornings surfing here by this pier. I’ve seen the sun rise here many times over the past 10 months, mostly while running with friends. I wanted to share the beauty of this spot that has a place in so many people’s hearts with you…

Moonrise

In honor of the full moon last night, here is my moonrise painting. I think it is amazing that in our world of distractions and technology, people still come out to the beach just to watch the moon rise. (Unfortunately it was cloudy last night…) I like to think about the things that still draw people together rather than all of the things that divide us.

Moonrise Study

A small study for a painting that I’ve been thinking about for a while…

Finding New Freedom

Exploring new lands, meeting new people, surprising myself, and finding new freedom…