Gentle Wave
an oil painting by Bonnie Mason
Gentle Wave was a commissioned piece which I started the week after Christmas. One thing led to another and I decided to do two more beach scenes.
Gentle Sunrise
an oil painting by Bonnie Mason
In this second painting (and the one above it) I wasn't thinking big waves. I was thinking soft, gentle, wash over your feet, foamy warm waves which is why it just seemed right to title them as I did.
The First Day
an original oil painting by Bonnie Mason
This last beach scene is titled The First Day because I was remembering how I love to get up early before everyone else is up and go for a walk on the beach as the sun rises. That first time you can just feel your brain, muscles and emotions unwinding. I was also trying to imagine what the first sunrise in this lovely world God gave us was like.....This was an unusual and really fun painting to do because I was able to use lots and lots of cadmium red light, magenta, and purple.
Somehow, doing beach paintings allowed me to imagine myself being warm in the middle of a really cold spell. It was great to get back to my studio and that's one reason why I love January!
