Footprints in the Sand

Footprints in the Sand, 16x40, Deep Gallery Wrapped Canvas

Like footprints in the sand at the beach we leave a mark on those lives around us. Some only a short time and others stay awhile. My goal in painting this piece was to share the beauty god has created in our sky, water, and sand. I loved how the sand crunches in the wet and squeaks in the dry.  The sounds, the smells, and the sights.  I know all that could not be "painted" but maybe some of it came through. I hope you feel the love.

"Footprints in the Sand" is a new piece for my up coming show Labor Day Weekend at Baytowne Wharf.  It is a night show in a beautiful setting at Sandestin, FL.  The Art Walk begins Friday night, September 2nd through Sunday, September 4th. Show hours are 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. each evening.

I have quite a bit of new work to share. New Christmas, landscapes, and animal paintings. I hope you will drop by to see me and let me know you receive my blog.  I will be in booth 18.

Wave Crest

18x24 Deep Gallery Wrapped Canvas

Today's painting "Wave Crest" is my newest painting to my Coastal paintings in landscapes.  My goal this summer is to paint more coastal and water paintings for my upcoming fall show season.  However, any painting or print of the original is available now if you see something you like.  Just contact me either by e-mailing me at mdtucker1975@embarqmail.com or by going to my website here.

Prints are available in either larger or smaller than the original if your needs require a different size.  Prices ranging from $15.00 and above.

If you have a favorite photo of a coastal image that you would like seen turned into a painting, please send it to me via e-mail with your permission to use it.  Possibly your photo will be the one chosen for a large painting.  Keep in mind that the painting will look somewhat similar. If you are looking for an exact replica you might want to have it copied at your local photography shop.  I really appreciate any ideas you may have.

Destin Waves Paintings

For today's post I would like to share one of my Destin Florida paintings.  If you like it please go to the following link and leave a comment.  I have entered it to be Judged by Daily Paintworks Monthly Contest in their June paintings.  Perhaps a comment or two would help it get some attention from the Judges.  I welcome all comments, good or bad.  See and vote here.

Reminder...

For all you art lovers, it is almost time for the Destin's Festival of Arts in Destin, Florida, sponsored by Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation.  I hope you are able come see me and the other participants.  I will be in Booth 87.

"Destin Waters"
16x20

Join me at the Destin Festival of the Arts. 

Saturday, October 27 – 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, October 28 – 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
$3 Donation/Adult and children under 12 free

@ Henderson Beach State Park, Highway 98, Destin, FL.

There is Shuttle service available from several locations around Destin.  For information and directions check out their Web-site http://www.mattiekellyartsfoundation.org/destinFestival.htm