Florida Sky

Florida Sky, 6x6, acrylic on deep canvas

Today's painting, "Florida Sky", is a small canvas depicting a typical Florida Summer Sky.  You know the kind, one minute there are all puffy and the next dark and full of rain.  If you have been following my work, or know me personally, you know I love clouds and skies with interest.  It is amazing to me how the sky can change from one shape to the next in a matter of a few minutes.  I have lived in several states and even overseas.  No one compares to our skies. That is why I love living in the panhandle of Florida.  I think it has something to do with the gulf stream pushing the moisture into our area but we have the most beautiful skies.  Not just sunrise and sunset but all times of the day and nights (although a fuller moon is needed to see them).

I had plans during the first 30 days of my retirement o paint nothing but skies. However, with my medical issues immediately after retiring I was unable to do that.  However,  I will continue my cloud studies in between all my other subjects as time allows as it was really a pleasure to escape into this sky while painting it.

If you have a beautiful sky photograph you would like me to practice painting, please send it to me. My e-mail address is here.

If you would like to see some of my other sky paintings I will have them with me at the Baytowne Wharf Art Walk, on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights from 5:00 to 10:00 in Sandestin, FL.  This is Labor Day Weekend and there will be lots to see, do, hear, and taste.  Hope you come see me.  Please let me know that you are receiving this blog post when you stop by.