"Vines of the Ocean" by C. Twomey

The real plein air experience. How dare those people sit there!

When the weather is good along the Gulf of Mexico, the water turns a most intriguing green, blue, turquoise and the sky clouds burst up throughout the day. Painting outside, en plein air, is most challenging. At the same time, it's delightfully fun. While I painted this, the beach became increasingly crowded. It became a spontaneous party. A few times, a frisbee flew into the vicinity and I let loose with a big, "Hey!". Fortunately, apologies were offered. After around three hours, a dune buggy arrived suddenly with two policeman. Apparently I was on a no-alcohol beach. The crowd scattered, the police checked ID's and yelled - then within minutes, I was the only human left. I missed the people stopping by to see what I was doing, but at the same time, the quiet was welcome. I learned later that these waters are known as "Shark Alley." No skinny dipping was going on. This painting is 12 X 16 on archival Canson Board. It is unframed but ready to be tastefully framed.

SOLD - "The Gulf and Old Pier" by C. Twomey

Painted this about a year ago at the south end of Anna Marie Island, Florida. Loved all the people coming by to make friends, comment and enjoy the sun. The clouds were so dramatic and beautiful that day. And that green in the surf: incredible.

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Happy Holidays!

"Tomales Trail" Sold and Shipped; Client Thrilled

"Tomales Trail, Point Reyes National Seashore" just SOLD and shipped; from the client: "This is for my 10 year old daughter. This was our first “big hike”together 10 miles and we share wonderful memories of it.
Thank you for painting it so beautifully. She is so excited to hang up on her room."

Made my day!

Sold: "Blue Marble Earth No. 2" by C. Twomey

So grateful to the French collector! This piece is from the Manifesto Series. I am deeply moved by natural earth forces, and I started this series with a new approach to applying fluid paint to landscapes. It’s become more entrenched then that, with a look at the primordial forces beneath the mountains, trees and oceans. It’s a consideration of the fact that humans can’t control everything, but that we can affect the earth in a profound way.

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Have a reflective day.

Headed to Mesa, AZ Museum Exhibition "Tomales Point, Point Reyes, CA"

"Tomales Point Trail, Point Reyes National Seashore Park" is framed and ready to ship to participate in the "Roadside USA" exhibition at the i.d.e.a. Museum in Mesa, AZ. Proud to participate, the curator said he chose my work because he wanted work that looked like it had actually been done on the road. It was. 

"Roadside USA" Exhibition Pieces In Mesa, AZ Museum

“Limantour Beach Estuary, Point Reyes, CA” about 10:00 am, tide slowly coming in. 

I pleased to say that three of my works have been selected to appear in an exhibition at the IDEA Museum in Mesa,, AZ. The exhibit is focused on families, showing how artists go to all sorts of different places around the country to paint their reaction to the world. The exhibition will run from June, 2019 until Oct. 2019.

Work In Progress: "Anna Marie Island Sun's Departure"

Finally, I’m home again! Spring is springing and I’ve been getting some painting and some gardening done, so yeah! Often while on Anna Marie island I would plein air paint the sunsets, which were spectacular. I’m thoroughly enjoying simplifying the shapes and colors. This will be posted for sale soon.

"North Beach, Early Morning" C. Twomey Original

12 X 16” acrylic on canvas board. Available.

This plein air painting was a joy to do. I set up early and within an hour was surrounded by friendly people from Indiana, Quebec, Minnesota…..I loved the angles of the beach, waves and dunes here, so that is what I focused on. I’ll be able to shoot this with better lighting when I get home next week - this is a bit pink.

"Coquina Beach, Waves and Sun" by C. Twomey

12X12” archival canvas, Work In Progress.

Making some progress on this piece. Studying waves is a science unto itself, but very interesting and challenging. And that turquoise!

Sold: "Point Reyes, Ca, Drakes Beach Estuary, Midday Tide" C. Twomey Watercolor

Thanks very much to collector of this watercolor plein air painting. This is the Point Reyes, CA estuary, a most beautiful place full of birds, sea lions and peace. This was my first trip to the astounding Point Reyes National Seashore preserve, about 1.5 hours north of San Francisco. I hiked all over the area, and painted this sitting on a hill looking towards the cliffs, watching as the midday tide began to waft in. The gulls and seals were talking to me for the several hours while I painted.

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Plein Air Painting, Coquina Beach, FL on the Gulf of Mexico

A day spent painting at the beach. Those two palms have been friends several times this month; I love the way they’re bent in the wind yet have the best view around. I ended up talking to people who stopped all day long. My faith in humanity is restored. Everyone, to a person, was so kind, funny and interesting. Canadians, New Jersey folk, midwesterners - not a harsh word, and even an offer to purchase. But I can’t yet, I’m not finished. 12X12”, mixed media on archival board.

"Two Boats, Bridge Street" by C. Twomey

This is a work in progress; I still want to abstract the background a lot more. Painting here was interesting - there’s the Bridge Street Inn Bar right around the corner, so some rather happy patrons stopped by to talk as I painted. It’s a lovely spot as the pelicans dived around me and boats moved in and out of the harbor.

"Two Palms On The Gulf" C. Twomey, Original Art

When I set up this morning it was the shadows and contrast that intrigued me. I’ve painted enough palms in the last few weeks to finally have the hang of their shapes and fronds. That’s the Gulf of Mexico beyond the old pier, where it’s too dangerous to swim due to the riptides. 12X12” on archival board.

"Coquina Beach Surf's UP" C. Twomey

It’s always wonderful to get back to some plein air painting. I love when people walking by stop and comment while giving encouragement. The Gulf of Mexico was wild today, with 3 - 4’ waves and lots of surfers in wet suits (it’s got to be cold) trying out their boards. I loved this jetty jutting out into the ocean, and the way the waves angled off of it. This is a WIP/Work In Progress, but it’s getting there.

12X12” on archival canvas and board.

"Two Old Boats, Sarasota Bay" by C. Twomey

Been painting up a storm over the last three weeks - all outside, plein air. Trying some new paints, a mix of oils and Open Acrylics, so I’m getting there and beginning to understand the opacity and drying times. I stood next to the Bridge Tender Bar where 60’s Jimmy Buffet music played and the local guys kept asking me if I was painting them. A good day. 12X12” on archival board.

"Two Palms, Gulf Coast" Original Plein Air Painting

12X12’, painting at Coquina Beach Park

I wish I knew enough about palms to guess how old these two are. They’ve (obviously) bent in the wind and are guarding the inlet into Sarasota Bay. The Bay, I recently learned, is only about four feet deep and full of grasslands and wildlife.

"Coquina Beach, Two Palms" by C. Twomey, January 2019

There is something about these two palms that I find irresistible. The day was warm, about 75, and as I painted many encouraging and kind people stopped by to watch. Makes me think there is hope for humanity! While I was there a fisherman caught a Man ‘O Ray in his net, which he returned to the sea. I love the contrast between the decaying manmade cement wall and all of the ocean’s organics.

"The Gulf, Sarasota With Sunset" by C. Twomey, Work In Progress

Sunsets are irresistible. There's something about the ritual of gathering along the sea as the first hints of the day's end appear. Every second, every minute and the sky comes alive. The colors deepen, the reflections suggest watercolors and sterling silver and transitions.

This is an original acrylic pour combined with handpainting. It is 12 X 12" and ready to hang.

Recently Sold - 18 Hours Ago - Art by C. Twomey

Thank you very much to the collector:

Catherine Twomey sold a 30.000" x 23.125" print of Ocean Pier In Key West Florida to a buyer from Aurora, CO.

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"Boat Dock 3" Auction Ending Today!

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Boat Dock 3

Sample of painting framed.

This boat lays on the dock on Kenilworth Lake in Asheville. The colors are luscious and reflections so interesting.

Thanks for your interest!