And Now For Something Completely Different . . .

"Sunflower", Oil on Panel, 16 x 20

I took a little break from the drizzle of my rainy cityscapes to revisit my Caribbean market ladies.  I did a series of these paintings in pastel several years ago based on our trips to the island of St. Martin. We have not been back to St. Martin in several years so I more or less abandoned this subject matter.  But, I was feeling like doing something a little different so I pulled out the reference files.  This is probably a little more contrasty and saturated in some areas than the actual painting but I am pleased with it overall.  Shout out to Greg Little for the helpful advice!

Caribbean Market Women and Lion's Paw

"Strength", Pastel on Sanded Paper, 18 x 24

A selection of my Caribbean Market Women paintings is currently on view at The Lions Paw in Fairfield, CT.  There is a fundraiser for Kids in Crisis (www.kidsincrisis.org) tonight from 6 to 10 p.m.  The event will feature live music and wine tasting and is sponsored by Lions Paw and Venu Magazine.  Stop by for a glass of wine if you are in the area!  Lion's Paw is conveniently located next to the Fairfield train station on Donnelly Walk (63 Unquowa Rd.).