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Cape Cod Beach Roses
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I recently returned from a trip to Cape Cod. A few beach roses were still blooming and provided some foreground interest for this painting of a typical Cape Cod morning.

Cape Cod Beach Roses
acrylic,
8 X 10, $375

You can view this work, along with 28 more of my paintings, at the following festivals:

Elmwood Ave. Festival of the Arts
in Buffalo, NY on August 27 and 28, 2011

Clothesline Festival
in Rochester, NY on September 10 and 11, 2011.
New Tips and Tutorials for Artists:

would you like to have more control over light and color in your paintings?
flowers
For a simple step-by-step process, please see:
Tutorial 1
how do you paint moving water, like a waterfall?
Niagara Falls in April
These observation techniques can help when you are painting on-site:
Tip 1
how do you paint the illusion of extremely bright sunlight?
Niagara River
Keep these two things in mind...
Tip 2
Painting Lessons

I now offer private lessons for artists. I have developed many painting exercises that help make artistic concepts easier to understand and use. Every lesson is customized for a student's particular needs and goals. For more information, please see:
Teaching