WILLAMETTE CUMULUS

Willamette Cumulus, 12 x 16 oil

It is the first day of the Lake Oswego Chronicle paintout.  Several artists have beat me to the river in George Rogers' Park, but I think I have timed it just right.  The heavy morning cloud cover is breaking up, and some brighter light reflects off the river.  The spring greens are just about to turn into summer.  A great day to be outdoors.

HANALEI BAY

Hanalei Bay Beach, 6 x 8 oil

Past the town of Hanalei, there are pullouts along the road.  A short walk brings you to this golden beach at the north end of the bay.  The hotels and jetskis are far away across this big circular bay.  Here we can snorkel in peace.  And hidden among the coral hummocks are many tiny eels.

WAILUA FALLS

Wailua Falls, 8 x 6 oil

Something about waterfalls I just can't resist.  Wailua Falls is surrounded by trees, that seem to be trying to enclose it in a tunnel.

SUNSET MAUVE

Sunset Mauve, 6 x 8 oil

SUNRISE AND WIND

Sunrise and Wind, 6 x 8 oil

One of my favorite sunrises from Molokai, repainted in a different palette.

A WARM SUNRISE

Pink and Yellow Sunrise, 6 x 8 oil

It's 70 degrees out, and you're wearing shorts because you know it will be warmer soon.  The sun is rising. If you dip your toes into the water it will feel cool at first, then warmer as you adjust.  Later in the day, if it gets too hot, you can just plunge in.

SUNRISE, BEACH END

Sunrise Beach End, 6 x 8 oil

Sometimes it's the sunrise on the other side of the island that lights up this side.