Beach Walkers Painting the light hitting the white

the light hitting the white houses along the shore

They really are the quintessential New England flower of summer

thinking it would be a good painting subject

I have many memories of walking in this park with my family as a kid

What drew me to the scene wasn't just the figure but the feeling it captured of a carefree summer day and the simple pleasure of being fully present

Beach Walkers Painting the light hitting the white16x20 oil on linen panel Evening beach walking is a favorite past time that my husband introduced me to when we were dating and I stayed with his family at the beach. With most of the beach cleared out for the day and quiet, there's nothing like taking a stroll on the sand after dinner to watch the setting sun and the tide coming and going. The painting is mounted to a 3mm MDF wood board that is archival quality, rigid, and non warping, ensuring