by casey | Nov 12, 2025 | Breath of Salt Air
For decades, I squinted across the salt marshes from Towd Point to glimpse the wooden footbridges of Davis Creek in the distance. They were always just out of reach. But a few weeks ago, I met a very engaging couple at my art show. When I told them about my ongoing...
by casey | Oct 21, 2025 | Breath of Salt Air
“Three Stages of Progress” development of a single canvas 36 x 48 inches oil/canvas by Casey Chalem Anderson When I begin a painting, I start by blocking out the large shapes using thin oil paint. This helps me quickly establish the structure and...
by casey | Oct 7, 2025 | Breath of Salt Air
” Sudden Shower Over Towd Point” 11 x 14 in oil/wood In my new piece, ‘Sudden Shower Over Towd Point,’ I’ve captured that exact moment when a rainstorm sweeps in over the North Sea landscape. Even with the rain streaking down, there’s...
by casey | Sep 2, 2025 | Breath of Salt Air
“Seascape near Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer” by Vincent van Gogh (1888) When I got a new Samsung portrait TV, I thought it would be a fun way to show my paintings. Instead of staring at a blank black screen, I could project images of my paintings...
by casey | Aug 4, 2025 | Breath of Salt Air
Why Are We Drawn to the Sea? There’s something about the ocean that pulls us in—again and again. I’ve spent years painting waves, watching how the light moves across the surface, and standing at the edge of the shoreline feeling that mix of calm and awe. This Friday-...
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