watercolor 11x14
2010
2010
These outrigger canoes are between Chamorro Village and Agana Marina. I was interested in their bright colors and sleek lines. They were so colorful propped neatly under the palm trees.
12/27/10
SOLD
"Weekend Stroll" This painting has found a new home. It was purchased for a gift and given to the people, taking the stroll, in this scene. I hope you enjoy it guys! Many thanks.
12/22/10
SOLD
"Two Lovers Point" This painting has found a new home. A member of our military, here working on Guam, bought this painting. Thank You.
12/14/10
12/12/10
SOLD
I am proud to say this painting has sold! I have been selling some of my art at a local farmers market on Guam, called Chamarro Village. I often sell prints but this buyer purchased the original painting.8x10
watercolor
12/10/10
Red Hibiscus No.3
12x16soft pastel
This Red Hibiscus was done in soft pastel. The others I painted were done in watercolor. I have been selling some of my artwork at a local farmer/gift market at Chamarro Village. I painted this one, on my easel, while on location. Chamarro Village is a popular shopping location for both tourists and locals.
Carabao at Aniti Point
watercolor
11 x 14
2010
Carabao are commonly seen around Guam. They are a domesticated water buffalo. They are a farm animal used for pulling plows or carts and also haul produce. They can also be found in the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and Southeast Asia. I spotted this one just north of the village of Umatac.
11/18/10
Creative Hands : Pacific 2010 Opening Reception
Creative Hands : Pacific 201011/16/10
Creative Hands: Pacific 2010
To my surprise, The Isla Center for the Arts at the University of Guam used one of my paintings on the invitation and poster to represent the exhibit. I am so thrilled! The Latte Stone on the right is my painting.11/13/10
Under the Sea
watercolor 201011x14
I just love these sea turtles. I don't see them every time I go scuba diving so it is special when I do. This one was spotted in the Philippine Sea off the coast of Guam.
11/3/10
11/2/10
pink plumeria blossom
soft pastel12 x 16
I have been looking at these beautiful pink plumeria blossoms on this tree in my back yard for almost a year now. I thought it was time to finally paint some of them. I did this painting with soft pastels. Yet, now I feel the urge to paint more of these blossoms in watercolor to see how that goes.
10/24/10
pink bougainvillea
watercolor 11x142010
Bougainvillea grows all around Guam. While out for a walk, I saw this pink bougainvillea growing over a gate and it caught my eye. I have more photos of this flower and may paint a close up of it again at some point.
9/26/10
Inarajan Bay
watercolor 8x10This is one of the natural salt water pools found at Inarajan. These pools are great for swimming or to just sit by and enjoy the view.
9/24/10
Blue Sea Star
watercolor 8x10You almost always see a blue sea star while at a beach or scuba diving on Guam. They are found in the Indian and Pacific Ocean near sunny reefs. I think their bright blue color is stunning. They are also called Blue Starfish.
9/11/10
navigating the shallows
watercolor 8 x 102010
I was admiring the sunset when this person paddled through navigating the shallows.
9/10/10
9/1/10
progress on a new painting
Here is another look at the progress on this painting. It still needs more shadows in the water and under the figures. I will need to add some more contrast around the starfish and female figure to place more focus there. I may also darken the sand along the shore above them. This photo of the painting is quite dark as it was a rainy day. The next post will be the final version of this painting.
I have started a new painting. Still taped to the easel, this is the progress so far. The image is of a little girl and a little boy standing in ankle deep water at the beach. The girl squats down to pick up a blue starfish. The little boy looks on with interest. There won't be much going on in the background. It is all about the children in the foreground and their fascination with discovery. The little girl happens to be my daughter. The boy is a momentary friend she played with at the beach that afternoon.
I have done the underpainting of the children and starfish. Another layer of paint will be added to the figures after I paint the water with reflections and ripples in it. I still need to add the sand and rocks that can be seen through the water. Their shadows will be the last final touch.
I have done the underpainting of the children and starfish. Another layer of paint will be added to the figures after I paint the water with reflections and ripples in it. I still need to add the sand and rocks that can be seen through the water. Their shadows will be the last final touch.
8/28/10
Latte Stone
watercolor8x10
A latte stone is a stone pillar used for building supports by the ancient Chamorro people. They were built from 1100-1700 AD. Latte Stone can range from less than 1 meter to 6 meters. The latte stone quickly fell out of use after the visit by Ferdinand Magellan in 1521 and the Spanish colonization. They are found throughout most of the Mariana Islands. These days they are a sign Chamorro identity and used in many contexts.
8/19/10
Two Lovers Point
watercolor
8 x 10
Two Lovers Point is a very famous tourist attraction on Guam. This cliff line is in northern Guam overlooking the Philippine Sea. This is the site of an ancient Chamorro legend. It tells of two lovers who were forbidden to be together in life. They chose to leap together, from the cliffside, to their deaths so they could be together for eternity.
8 x 10
Two Lovers Point is a very famous tourist attraction on Guam. This cliff line is in northern Guam overlooking the Philippine Sea. This is the site of an ancient Chamorro legend. It tells of two lovers who were forbidden to be together in life. They chose to leap together, from the cliffside, to their deaths so they could be together for eternity.
8/15/10
Under the Palms at Asan Beach
watercolor 16 x 20This is a fabulous view standing under the palm trees at Asan Beach, looking out to Asan Bay and beyond to Two Lovers Point.
7/25/10
The Guam Gallery of Art
I am excited to spread the word that I am a new artist at the The Guam Gallery of Art. You can read more about it on the facebook page "The Guam Gallery of Art" .
pink hibiscus
PROGRESSING ALONG: This photo is of a pale pink hibiscus. I started this painting last Sunday but have not had a chance to finish painting it. I hope to finish it this week. It is off to a good start. :)
watercolor 8 x 10I finally found time to finish this flower. I saw this pink hibiscus at Gun Beach.
7/18/10
7/17/10
Striped Surgeonfish
watercolor 8x62010
I feel fortunate to be able to scuba dive along many of the reefs around Guam. I see hundreds of tropical fish and never tire of their stripes, spots and colors. This one had a bluestreak cleaner wrasse giving him a body cleaning.
7/4/10
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6/3/10
5/30/10
sunset over Tumon Bay
soft pastel 9 x 122010
I live on Guam, up on a hill, with a fanastic view of Tumon Bay. I see the most beautiful sunsets each night. I tried to capture a glimpse of this one.
5/28/10
red peppers sliced
watercolor 10 x 12.52010
I always have lots of fun painting from still life. I suppose it is because this is what I first learned to paint from in high school. I have struggled to learn how to paint landscapes for the past two years but I am determined to get better at it. I will keep trying landscapes but every now and then I can't resist painting one more still life.
5/23/10
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