Oil on linen mounted on gatorboard

Big breakers on the coast always makes for an exciting day of painting.  The challenge of trying to capture the constant movement and variety never gets old.

This is a plein air piece done in oil on linen mounted on a cradled mastonite panel.

On comission, I took a 2 day trip down to Carmel to paint a particular scene.  In the afternoons I took time to paint some different locations, including this piece that drew my attention with the glow of the rocks in shadow.

This is oil on linen mounted on gatorboard. 

Oil on board.  Signed lower right and back.

You can read about my adventures creating this painting by clicking here to see the related blog article.

This painting has an interesting history.  It was started in the studio, and I then took it back on location to finish it off.  You can read the story by clicking here to see a related blog post.  

This painting is on a museum wrapped canvas suitable for hanging as delivered, and the price does not include a frame. 

I was drawn to this scene by the glow in the water and the contrast created by the rocks.  I love the ocean, and nothing makes me happier than a day painting on the coast.  This was from one of those special days - up early, out in the dark for a 2 hour drive, and then the magic as the day breaks open and unfolds.