Most visitors and locals in Exuma will have had a ride on the local Water Taxi, a comfortable, slow moving boat, that can take you to other nearby islands, for a small fee.
The bright yellow boat is easy to spot going across to Stocking Island and the ride can be a lot of fun and a good way to see Exuma from a different point of view. Its part of the whole Exuma experience. I have taken a lot of photos from the taxi, that I can paint from at home in Vancouver, and its a treat to be surrounded by all that beautifull blue water.
I wanted to do a painting of the boat docked at Stocking Island, waiting for visitors to return to the main land. I painted it a few years ago, when it had the original white colour, so it was time to paint it again and it is just as hard to paint this time as it was the first. Trying to get the angles of the windows, the way the boat sits in the water, is tricky. Painting the ripples caused by the boat along the shore line is the fun part, just as challenging, but fun.
Just a few more hours of painting, adding the sailboats and homes in the background, then I will be done.
Joanne
Monday, June 14, 2010
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Walking the beach by "Big D's"
I love going to "Big D's" Its always peacefull , always relaxing , fun , and so beautiful and I took a lot of photos to paint from, while walking the beach in March.
Even on the windy days, there is a calmness of the horizon line, the sky and the water.
While painting the shoreline, I could feel my breathing slowing down with the gentle waves, and waves are always fun to paint. To work the blue, green of the water, the sand and white of the waves with paint is so much fun. I watch the waves all the time when I am in Exuma, walking along the shore, stopping to sit and feel it clear my mind. And I have to feel it, before I paint it, to bring it to life for myself, and for you. I want you to hear the waves, in the movements I make with my paintbrushes, to feel the weightlessness of large white clouds in a blue sky.
Just a few more palm leaves to paint, then I am finished this painting.
Joanne
Even on the windy days, there is a calmness of the horizon line, the sky and the water.
While painting the shoreline, I could feel my breathing slowing down with the gentle waves, and waves are always fun to paint. To work the blue, green of the water, the sand and white of the waves with paint is so much fun. I watch the waves all the time when I am in Exuma, walking along the shore, stopping to sit and feel it clear my mind. And I have to feel it, before I paint it, to bring it to life for myself, and for you. I want you to hear the waves, in the movements I make with my paintbrushes, to feel the weightlessness of large white clouds in a blue sky.
Just a few more palm leaves to paint, then I am finished this painting.
Joanne
"Harbour View" Apartment, George Town
Please visit my gallery and see this painting along with a few new ones in July
Joanne
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Warm Shadows in George Town
While walking around George Town one day, minutes from the local grocery store I stopped to lean against a bridge showing a view of the pink Harbour View Apts. It always captures my attention, but today it was also the warm shadows of a huge coco plum tree that drew me in, closer,to the water .
The warmth of sunlight splashing spots of yellow on the cool blue/greens of the grass, looked like velvet, so smooth and soft .
I knew I would have fun, trying to capture the texture and shades with my watercolours trying to recreate the peacefull feeling of standing under the tree.
I felt a connection to the relaxing stillness and wanted to show that in the calm lines of the blues I used to paint the water and the trees surrounding that huge and beautiful pink of the apartment.
I think that spot will be the first place I go to the next time I am in town.
joanne
The warmth of sunlight splashing spots of yellow on the cool blue/greens of the grass, looked like velvet, so smooth and soft .
I knew I would have fun, trying to capture the texture and shades with my watercolours trying to recreate the peacefull feeling of standing under the tree.
I felt a connection to the relaxing stillness and wanted to show that in the calm lines of the blues I used to paint the water and the trees surrounding that huge and beautiful pink of the apartment.
I think that spot will be the first place I go to the next time I am in town.
joanne
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
EXUMA first Diary Entry
Just a few days left of my Spring trip to Exuma the Bahamas my home away from home.
After a busy first week of meeting with local businesses to promote my paintings,
the second week was all about relaxing, recharging my creative spirit.
Walking along the calm shores of Stocking Island soaking up the blues of the water, the sky, together with the heat of the sun, reminds me of why I love Exuma so much
I had my favorite beach, 3 sisters all to myself again, I love painting 3 Sisters, the rocks, the pathway by the stone wall, every step giving me energy while calming me at the same time.
I spent a lot of time photographing new views of places I have walked before and one place I had never been before . The Atlantic side of St Francis Resort welcomed me with a roar of waves and few people on the beach, perfect for a first time walk. I cant wait to get home and start the challenge of painting those huge white crescents in the water, and the views of palm trees and islands in the distance.
Good thing I stocked up on paint before I left, so I can dive right into the blues with my paint brushes when I get home.
Joanne
After a busy first week of meeting with local businesses to promote my paintings,
the second week was all about relaxing, recharging my creative spirit.
Walking along the calm shores of Stocking Island soaking up the blues of the water, the sky, together with the heat of the sun, reminds me of why I love Exuma so much
I had my favorite beach, 3 sisters all to myself again, I love painting 3 Sisters, the rocks, the pathway by the stone wall, every step giving me energy while calming me at the same time.
I spent a lot of time photographing new views of places I have walked before and one place I had never been before . The Atlantic side of St Francis Resort welcomed me with a roar of waves and few people on the beach, perfect for a first time walk. I cant wait to get home and start the challenge of painting those huge white crescents in the water, and the views of palm trees and islands in the distance.
Good thing I stocked up on paint before I left, so I can dive right into the blues with my paint brushes when I get home.
Joanne
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