Titusville - Isolation is a boon for Ann's painting

 

Ann always asks if I like a pastel or not but all I can say that I like what I like.
There no analysis involved. Ann then points out the four values in the painting above
and the specks of white to simulate ocean spray - and a few other things. Oh yes, I say, now 
I see it. 

Ann has been painting almost every day while in Florida. She has her pastels with her in a rather large box and along with a host of materials needed for her work. She sets up in the cockpit, usually with full sun so it's quite warm. She asks my opinion on her pastels and I'll reply that I like it or not. Then she will explain what she did to make the pastel stand out. Once pointed out, I'll say, "Oh yes, now I see it". There's a lot of things going on in the background that I don't notice until Ann points it out. 

A rather serene landscape of the summer

Much of the inspiration is from Flordia and tours on Black Point Drive on Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge. We have a good internet connection so Ann will watch instructional videos on our 32 inch TV during the afternoon. 

Standing against the elements! A scene from Florida.

Meanwhile, I'm working on Waterway Guide material and keeping my ICW Cruising Guide Facebook page alive. We are both happy campers down here in the warm weather. It may get cool once in awhile, but it's much warmer than New York - less snow too.