This Is Bliss

I painted this in Key West, plein air, with my feet and easel planted in the lapping waves.  It ranks up there with one of my happiest moments painting. Incredibly beautiful scene, exciting to be there, perfect perspective -- and the sounds, smell and feel of the ocean surrounding me.  One of my goals with my work is to have you there by my side, to share the view. Isn't it grand?

This Is Bliss was a Finalist in the BoldBrush Monthly Painting Competition and a Finalist in the Plein Air Painting Category of the Art Renewal Center (ARC) 2025 Salon. That's actually a huge deal!