Grey Feathers

Ruffled Feathers, 6 x 6 " oil on gessobord panel, ©2015, Fay Terry

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This sea gull was spotted on Crescent Beach while I was walking one windy morning. The feathers were lifted up by the wind which  seemed to surprise the bird.  I love the reflection of  the legs on the wet sand. 

Oak Island Seagull

Oak Island Gull, 8 x 8 " oil on linen panel, ©2015, Fay Terry

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This is one of the many seagulls living on the Island enjoying time on the sand. I take pictures of these birds all year long and always like painting them.  I toned the canvas with thio violet and let it dry before I started the painting. 

This is a brand of canvas panel I have not used previously, now I realize that it absorbs the paint like a sponge.  I repainted it after watching the image get lighter and lighter.

Here's a little known fact:
Seagulls can drink both fresh and salt water. Most animals are unable to do this, but seagulls have a special pair of glands right above their eyes which is specifically designed to flush the salt from their systems through openings in the bill.

I hope you enjoy this little glimpse of the beach and the bird.

Twenty Four Of Thirty

Walking To The Pier, 6 x 6 " oil on panel, ©2014, Fay Terry

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This was a very enjoyable painting to do, especially since this is one of my favorite spots on Oak Island. This was in the morning and it was already extremely sunny.  I usually only spend time on the beach before ten am and after four pm, to avoid the hot sun. 

This woman had a very dark tan and looked as if she spent a lot of time on the beach. She turned a few heads as she walked, looking great in her bright yellow top.  I loved it in combination with the rainbow of colors on the umbrella.
This will soon be going to one of my galleries at the beach so let me know if you are interested. I will also be glad to frame it for you for an additional twenty-five dollars.
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Day Sixteen Of Thirty

Older Brother, Younger Sister 6 x 6 " oil on panel, ©2014, Fay Terry

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These siblings were so cute together at the beach on Oak Island and big brother was very protective of his sister. I felt as if I were back on the beach while I was painting this. I love painting ocean scenes.

The waves were high and the beach was full on this early September morning. Summer is my favorite time of year but I am happy that we have four different seasons to enjoy.

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Playful work

This is a small study for a possible larger painting I have been thinking of doing. It is always fun to try several small ones first so I'll be drawing lots of sea turtles this week to see how I want to put them together on a big canvas.

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Remembering Beach Days

Big Hat, Little Girl, 6 x 6 " oil on panel © 2013, Fay Terry

This is one of my favorites and it was recently sold by Sunset River Gallery, which sells quite a few of my beach paintings. The seashore is a wonderful place to play. I still love to play in the sand and water, build castles, and "dig a hole to China". 

I was at the beach on Saturday and it was seventy five degrees and gorgeous. We even got to eat at our favorite waterside restaurant, which will be closing for the winter soon.

Hold on to those great summer memories to tide you over til it comes again!

Cool Spot For Painting

Camden Afternoon, 5 x 7 " oil on panel, ©2013, Fay Terry

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While I was in Camden, Maine, I walked to the top of Mount Battie one morning to look down at the view of Camden Harbor. It was beautiful but shrouded in a light fog and it was very cold. I decided not to set up my easel and paint.  After lunch, the sun came out and I found this pretty area just south of town on the way to Rockland. The shadows on the sand were particularly nice and the lush foliage made the whole scene soft and summery.

Below is a photo of Camden Harbor (as seen without the fog) from Mount Battie.

Beach Books

Good Beach Read, 6 x 6 " oil on panel, ©2012, Fay Terry

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The beach is my favorite place to read, especially in the late afternoon when most people are leaving.   After awhile, I look up and there is almost no one left and the light is gorgeous as the sun sinks lower in the sky.

Oak Island Summer

Little Girl, Big Hat, 6 x 6 " oil on panel ©2013, Fay Terry

This painting is from a day of watching children play on the beach at Oak Island. It is for sale at  Sunset  River Gallery. This little girl was very active and playful with her huge hat.

Hot And Sunny

Grumpy Gull, 6 x 6 " oil on panel, ©2013, Fay Terry

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Resident Crab

Oak Island Beach Owner, 6 x 6 " oil on panel, ©2013, Fay Terry

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My husband took a photo of this crab in the sand a couple of weeks ago and I have really

been wanting to paint this. It was fun and makes me want to paint more beach creatures.