Starting To Clear

TITLE:  Starting To Clear
MEDIUM:  Pastel on Uart, 320 Grade
SIZE:  12" X 12"

After The Rain

The clouds this time of year really are spectacular along Florida's West Coast. There were very strong storms happening early Friday morning.  The practical decision would be cancel painting day at Howard Park.  But I thought it would be exciting to paint clouds during a storm and the park has open shelters for protection from the rain.  Six artists showed up!  As it turned out it didn't rain in the park but we could see the storm clouds and hear the thunder crack and see the lightening.  We all weathered the storms very well.

TITLE:  After The Rain
MEDIUM:  Pastel on Uart sandpaper, 320 Grade
SIZE:  6" X 6"

Before The Rain

This painting was done at Howard Park in Tarpon Springs Florida.  We could see the rain clouds heading our way but many times they can be in sight and never reach the shore.  The challenge with a pastel artist is determining how much time before the rain hits the shore.  I've been caught in the rain before scrambling to the car while trying to keep my pastels and painting dry. Pastels, paper and water are not a good combination!  So, to be on the safe side several of us decided to head for the shelter in the park.  It was a wise decision.  The rain came shortly after settling in the shelter.

TITLE:  Before The Rain
MEDIUM:  Pastel on Uart paper 320 Grade
SIZE:  5 1/4" X 8"

Discover The Path

Another view from "The Artists Cave".  This path goes into the giant cluster of Sea Grapes where artists find shelter from the sun.

Title:  Discover The Path
Medium:  Pastel on Uart paper 320 grade
Size:  5" X 7"
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