Bay Preserve in Osprey, Sarasota, Florida

This week the class went to a new park that has been purchased by the Sarasota Conservancy. The park at the present time is open to the public by appointment, but they are allowing artists to work there on an appointment basis. Our pastel plein air class was fortunate enough to be allowed for several hours on Tuesday morning. What a treat.

Presently they have moved the Sarasota Scullers to a location there, which is beautiful. They are hoping to have one of the building converted to an artist gallery with a retreat above. Wonderful plans for the community, and we were so fortunate to be able to go there before it has been revitalized. The main house is beautiful and next week I hope to be able to paint it if the light is right.

This is the old boat house on the bay and is so cute and relaxed. I loved every minute of painting this picture.

Remember the Palm Trees

I decided to try Chroma Atelier Interactive Acrylics on paper to see the effect. This is done on 9X12 Canson cold press watercolor paper. I was extreme pleased with the results and the ease of using them on the paper. I did not try for a watercolor look, but more a gouache. I do like to paint more heavily then watercolor.

This is for my neighbors, who fortunately after waiting almost 2 years, have sold their home and are moving to Texas to be closer to their family. I will give them this small token of their life here in Pelican Pointe, Venice, Florida.