by LDUS2530 | Jul 19, 2015 | Breath of Salt Air
Click here for 1 minute video: Flower Field Southampton Finding this field filled to the brim with masses of flowers was so exciting. I had to photograph, then shot the quick video-trying to take it all in. The sounds help take you there so please have...
by LDUS2530 | Jul 5, 2015 | Breath of Salt Air
What is the scent of salt air? You arrive at the ocean and breathe in that briny, bracing, clean smell. It cues the brain that you are in a special environment. Perhaps it sends you back in time, reminding you of other times at the shore. For me, I’m instantly...
by LDUS2530 | Jun 22, 2015 | Breath of Salt Air
When you first put your feet in the sand it’s warm. A sensation like no other, the warmth travels up your body. All while you look out on to an ocean curling forward of colors that are sparkling bottle green, deep viridian with pearly white foam exploding at the...
by LDUS2530 | Jun 9, 2015 | Breath of Salt Air
One of the lucky advantages of living by the sea is enjoying a quick bite to eat in your car. You can drive right up to where the asphalt ends and the sand begins and see the vast ocean. If you are in your car it doesn’t buy phentermine 37.5 mg matter if the...
by LDUS2530 | May 26, 2015 | Breath of Salt Air
New York City is emphatically vertical. The buildings are jammed in close sometimes right on top of each other. In the Hamptons it is exactly the opposite. After being in the city for some time I was struck with the stretched span of horizontal space, making me feel...
by LDUS2530 | May 11, 2015 | Breath of Salt Air
What do you see when you get to the shoreline? One of the spectacular things about the Hamptons ocean beach is that you see infinity at the horizon. Your eyes stretch out and relax with no barriers or blockages to obstruct your view. You have arrived and all you have...
by LDUS2530 | Apr 20, 2015 | Breath of Salt Air
Painting outdoors is tough. First you must lug the equipment over sand and then secure the easel and your hat in the changing wind, all while ignoring insects and remembering to apply sunscreen. The list seems endless. You need stamina, but there is nothing like...
by LDUS2530 | Apr 12, 2015 | Breath of Salt Air
How do you remember your time spent at the ocean? Is it walking along the shore, heading away from the crowd with a deep exhale? Or maybe you recall taking a running start off the hot sand and a crash dive into an on coming wave? Is it hazy and humid or bright and...
by LDUS2530 | Jan 6, 2015 | Breath of Salt Air
When snow is predicted, I can’t help but dream about those carefree days of summer at the ocean. This is from my series of small oil paintings to help keep the sea close no matter where you are. Warm Wishes for 2015!...
by LDUS2530 | Sep 22, 2014 | Breath of Salt Air
Do you have to remind yourself to slow down? I know I do. I have a blunt reminder to check my pace when I leave my home every day. I back out of my driveway, ride to the end of the road and 20 feet directly in front of me is the bay. An official red stop sign on my...
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