It was beautiful in South Florida yesterday. The sun was shining, the sky was blue, and the wind was cool. I ended up going to Delray, which is a few miles north of Boca. Delray is a charming little city with beautiful architecture and stunning beaches. The people are quite nice too
Here's a lovely view of a side alley. I was captivated by the yellow orange buildings contrasting with the blue of the sky. I also like the industrial aspect of it. And of course, a truck parked right in front of my view! I still managed to finish it up though.
This is a view from a parking lot facing toward the ocean. The water is just beyond the row of bushes in the background.
Shawn
Boca Raton, Florida - (RESULTS)
Boca Raton, Florida - (RESULTS)
Last edited by shawn on Sun Oct 17, 2010 5:18 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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DelRay certainly is a wonderful town - love what you did to capture the day
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Congratulations, I really love your way of painting !
Is it gouache and watercolour ?
Thank you
Sophie
Is it gouache and watercolour ?
Thank you
Sophie
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Shawn: These are awesome - great lighting! Gouache?
Re: Boca Raton - (RESULTS)
Thanks everyone! It's actually Liquitex heavy body acrylic on Moleskine watercolor paper. It was a pain trying to keep it wet. Next time I'll bring a stay-wet palette.
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Thanks Shawn,
I'm glad you had a good day in South Florida. I remember those Delray colors you captured from an art festival years ago!
Mark
I'm glad you had a good day in South Florida. I remember those Delray colors you captured from an art festival years ago!
Mark
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Good sketches and wonderful use of color, Shawn.
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Wow! Beautiful paintings Shawn! Very nice style.
Re: Boca Raton, Florida - (RESULTS)
Thanks for all your kind notes!!!
I can't wait till the next sketchcrawl
I can't wait till the next sketchcrawl
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Just opposite to us rainy Bangkok, your sketches are so lively and colorful!! I can feel sunlight and fresh cool air!
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Hey Shawn,
I sent Jeff to look at your Delray sketches...Have you looked at Steve Magsig's "postcards from detroit site"? http://www.smagsig.com/small-paintings-2007-10.html
you might like it for shape & color
Mark Tallahassee Fl
I sent Jeff to look at your Delray sketches...Have you looked at Steve Magsig's "postcards from detroit site"? http://www.smagsig.com/small-paintings-2007-10.html
you might like it for shape & color
Mark Tallahassee Fl
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Hi Mark,
Steve's paintings are really nice! Thanks for sharing
Steve's paintings are really nice! Thanks for sharing
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Wonderful light and color in both of these!! Thanks for sharing them.