Sunset from the Sheraton

watercolor 11x14
2012

This painting was a fun exercise in painting a sunset. I would like to thank my friend Nahono for letting me use her photo reference. She took a photo of this view from The Sheraton Hotel on Guam.
I haven't painted many sunsets so this was a good exercise for me.

7th Annual Women's Art Show

In March, I will be one of the artists participating in Seventh Annual Women's Art Show at the Infinity Art Gallery on Guam. This exhibit is in honor of Women's History month. I was in this exhibit last year as well. It was fun to meet some other local artists. I was thrilled to be chosen as one of the artists on the art poster to publicize the event. The "Island Girl" was one of the two paintings I placed in the show. In this painting, she proudly shows off her blue starfish.

Filtering for Food

Filtering for Food
(manta ray series no.3) 8x10
acrylic on canvas panel
2012

The Manta Ray is a mystery to most people. Perhaps because they look like a large bat. It is a myth that they will consume humans. In fact, people can get close to this gently giant without harm. They are however, a close relative to the shark and can reach 25 feet in length. While the Manta has many rows of sharp teeth, they do not use them for eating. They filter for plankton as water passes through their gills. They are most graceful when they swim. I feel so fortunate to have been able to swim next to these amazing creatures.