On the Florida east coast at New Smyrna Beach, the Intracoastal flows into the Atlantic by the jetties. The area there, known as Smyrna Dunes, has sand dunes punctuated by clusters of palm trees. People love to walk around the dunes, going from the ocean side to the river side and back. As I was walking there, I studied the brightness of the sand against the palms. The sunlight made every detail of the palm trees stand out as it reflected brilliantly off of the hot sand. I used lights and darks to show the contrasts. Original Oil on masonite. Chosen for "Best of America Oil Artists Vol. ll" book by Kennedy Publishing. (Giclees available $120, matted prints $65)
Famous landscape painters like you loved to explore natures splendor for they believed "intimate acquaintance with the great book of nature will show you the wisdom, power and beneficence of the Creator; it will teach you lessons of humility, fervency, faith and charity, and fit you to play your part in the drama of human life, with honor to yourself, and with credit to the fraternity".
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