I Want That Boat

9"x12" Oil on Canvas
Palette Knife Painting

I never thought about wanting a sailboat until I visited a local yacht club recently to take photos.  This boat wasn't new by any means, but it had character.  I watched it sail into shore at the end of the day.
     A beautiful day of smooth sailing.
     Sailing buddies gathering on shore.
     A picnic supper waiting under the pines.
     Good music playing.
It just seemed like the perfect escape.  If only I had that boat!

Thank you for taking a look.

- Sarah
    

Sunflower Strokes

5"x7" Oil on Panel

Today, I decided to practice sunflower strokes with different types of brushes to see which brushes I liked best.  That may be the reason this little painting looks a little overworked.  I had been using a 3/4" soft flat brush.  After trying a number of different brushes, I decided I liked one of my angle brushes and also a Monarch round brush for some strokes.  However, a Mongoose filbert won out for softening & combing the petals, giving them a finished look.  After all of this, I decided I may continue my practice with the only the one flat brush.  It makes cleanup a lot quicker.

Thank you for viewing my art. 

-Sarah