Since today is Palm Sunday I am posting a small painting from Hilton Head titled King of the Palms, in honor of the King who was hailed in Jerusalem nearly 2000 years ago.
Hosanna!
One of the many things I love about Hilton Head, in South Carolina, is
the way the trees (a blend of live oaks, pines, and palm trees) come so
close to the sandy beach. They add a fresh dimension of green to accent
the warm, soft hues of the beach grasses. Sprays of wild flowers add
another layer of color and texture (as well as inviting loads of
butterflies).
To capture the feel of the soft grasses, and to add depth to all the "green" the camera saw, I chose to emphasize the warm orange hues of the dried grasses that I remembered. I had fun with the foreground flowers and sea oats, making the paint thicker and using a palette knife for texture instead of a paint brush.
Happy Palm Sunday!
King of the Palms, available
6x6 Oil, framed
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