I finished this painting last week, which I did as a demonstration in Rockland Maine in September. I had to correct a few values that were a little wobbly. The water behind the rocks and gulls was too light making it impossible to see the birds. The water under the rocks needed some darker reflections to improve the shapes. My take away from this is that I can paint demonstrations outdoors or in class but I need to spend a little time correcting them in my studio. I think it still represents a in the field painting.
Seagulls
Not “Sea” Gulls
White on spindly legs
Dental hook beaks
Shrill cries cut
Through the humid foggy air
Tides will turn
Dinner served
Brown mud paste tides out
Bountiful
Fresh clam feast
But wait the tourists come
French fries good