At the Stress Test Doctor's Office.  Approx.  4 x 6 in.   I drew in black-brown fountain pen and when I got home that night I "colored" it in with gouache.  The colors look all brown and dull but I will probably add more depth of color on certain parts to make it more interesting and balanced.  This is a very nice doctor and his staff is quality and caring.  Although it was tedious to wait in his freezing cold waiting room for 4 hours, their kindness made up for it.  Inside this tiny closet like space was the receptionist.   There is still such thing as "The Good Doctor".

The flippers, Waiting to be Flipped.   Approx. 4 x 5 in.
And the pool bag, clear acrylic making it easy to see the various things inside:  Shampoo, ear drops, goggles, cap, shower wash, comb and so on.
I mean, it was just sitting there in front of me, so that's what I painted.

Oak Village Poolside from Table One by the entrance at Sunset

Wave and Heavy Skies

approx. 12 x 30 in.

The one I  threw in the give away pile.
It was just too much.   I was exhausted physically and mentally from emptying out my  Dad's house of his and mom's things, my things, and my sister's things.   We had the garage sorted with piles of trash, stuff to haul to the thrift store and stuff to take.  I was out of large boxes and just didn't like this enough to pack it and carry it to my next home.   I was spent.  But my dear daughter-in-law wanted it.  And now it is in their home.   Happy ending.  I always loved the sky but my waves still look like concrete sometimes.   

A Pair of Florida Sketches

 View from Oak Village Parking Lot in a Storm
approx. 4 x 6 in.
I love this little sketch.  I had come to the pool where I swam daily with my paints, thinking I would sit by the pool and sketch before swimming laps.   When I opened my car door, there was a huge crack of thunder and I jumped right back into the car.   I waited for a few minutes to see if the storm would roll over but it carried on, so I painted the sun coming through the downpour and the wet pavement.   It did not turn out realistic, but I like what it is.  It is a good memory as well.

View from The Lakehouse on Gospel Island Road in Inverness, FL
about 4 x 6 in.
I was on the stone bench down near the lake's edge.  My friend Cathy, who runs the lakehouse was inside.   It was hot that day and my new puppy was with me, I think.  That is Cathy's boat that she loves to take out and she has graciously let me go out with her a few times.

Sprucehead Marina, the blue boat and the rail car.  I am not sure of the title.  14 1/4 x 10 1/2 in.
Plein air & a la prima.  $400.

Could not resist this photograph of Clint Eastwood's son, Scott.  Not finished but I do like looking at it.  Omitted the beard.   Most of us think it looks more like James Dean.