The Studio

I spent a little time painting yesterday morning at the bend going to South Beach yesterday…  South Beach at Hilton Head Island, SC.  It was early but there was still quite a few people out walking and I talked to some very nice people from Ohio and Pennsylvania as well as locals.  People are always curious when they see you painting.  Some will come over and ask questions. This is the scene I painted.  The three little lines you see (one at the top and two at the bottom) are the metal prongs that hold the painting on the french easel.  I took this photo while still wet on the easel so I could get it posted right away.  (This painting is SOLD.)

This is the reference photo that I took just in case I couldn’t finish.  You never know what the weather might do so it’s good to get the reference in case you have to complete the painting in the studio.  But yesterday was perfect for painting.   A nice breeze was blowing, the sun was hot but not unbearable, and I got to paint on location.  Does it get any better than that???!!!