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Haycraft Beach
This morning I went to the nearby Haycraft Beach on Maui for a last morning of painting. It is a little county park with friendly waves, and I settled into a place in the shade while I marveled at the … Continue reading
Posted in Landscape, Telling a Story
Tagged Beach, Gouache, Hawaii, Haycraft Beach, Maui, Plein Air
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Two Kids at the Sea
Two boys, along with their parents and grandparents, are staying in a condo at the same Maui complex as we are. The kids move pretty quickly from beach to sand to pool, and I admire their zest. I have been … Continue reading
Heralding a Great Swimming Day
This is a view of the sun rising over the Haleakala Volcano in Maui. The volcano is still in shadow, but the sun is bouncing light onto the mountainside. Where the sun hits the water directly, there is a blinding … Continue reading
Posted in Landscape
Tagged Gouache, Haleakala Volcano, Hawaii, Maui, Pastel Chalk, Plein Air, Sunrise
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Three Morning Sketches
I came early to the Maui beach this morning, along with my small 9 x 9 inch sketchbook. This is a great size for the windy beach and quick sketches. Here are three scenes that caught my eye.
Reader at the Beach
This reader’s absorption in his book caught my eye. The sea was wild around him but apparently not wild enough to distract him from the plot of his beach book. As an avid reader myself, I know this feeling and … Continue reading