Toogoodoo 365
...almost daily paintings...
We live on the Toogoodoo Creek and the scenery is beautiful and changes daily. It's a deep tidal creek sided by the marsh, bluffs, huge oak trees and full of birds, dolphins and wildlife.
This series will be
365 paintings of the Toogoodoo Creek area.
I began this project on March 24, 2015
and will be 365 paintings done either en plein air on that calendar day
or studio paintings finished into a special piece of artwork from photos but they all clearly
represent what the Toogoodoo Creek and area looked like on that day of the year.
The sequence below is not always the most recent one. They are in date order but maybe not the same year.
The newest paintings are featured on the Welcome page.
A little creek history...
I'm thrilled to be able to share these scenes with you. Our beautiful world is a gift to us all.
The Toogoodoo Creek
Many of these paintings are 5 x 7 though some are larger and while some are quick studies for a larger piece they are definitely finished paintings worthy of a frame! Because of the number of paintings (to be 365 of them!), some are available through this website with a PayPal button or by contacting me and the rest are available at Studio 151 Fine Art Gallery.
The framed masterpieces start at $195 for a 5 x 7.
There is also a small collection of unframed masterpieces available for a special price of $75.
The framed masterpieces start at $195 for a 5 x 7.
There is also a small collection of unframed masterpieces available for a special price of $75.
Jan 1, Happy New Year!
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January 1, Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! It's Jan 1 and looks cold and gloomy out but is still warm. The rains are in and out today and the temperature is dropping a bit. The sky was pretty against the dull greens in the foggy like day. 5 x 7 oil on canvas panel, unframed 
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January 2, Coldest Day Of The Year!
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January 2, Coldest Day Of The Year!
6 x 6 oil on panel, unframed, plein air, palette knife painting Today was the coldest day of our new year. Ok, it's only Jan 2 but actually its the coldest day of our winter! It has been so warm lately. The weather and temperatures do wonderful things to our skies. This painting is all about the sky. The clouds were light and wispy and bits of light color. The sky looks cold but the trees... are still showing the warm greens of the warm season we have had! 6 x 6 Oil on panel, unframed $75 |
January 3, Lowcountry Snow Day
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January 3, Lowcountry Snow Day
Today, we had a snowfall that was historic and possibly record breaking. Anywhere from 4-7" snow in the area! At low tide, in the marsh, the mud was all snow covered and you could see the white fields beyond the shoreline trees. It was a grayish, whitish color all day. 5 x 7 Oil on canvas panel, Unframed $75 |
January 4, Melting Snow
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January 4, Melting Snow
We had an almost record snow fall here yesterday leaving us with 4-5 inches of beautiful blanket of snow. The beaches and marshes look so different with snow! I had hoped it would melt today but so far, we are not above freezing yet. The azaleas and camilleas are evergreen with some blooms on the camillia still. 5 x 7 Oil on linen panel, Unframed $75 |
January 5, Lowcountry, Live Oaks and Snow?
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January 5, Lowcountry, Live Oaks and Snow
Today, the snow is just starting to melt where the sun is shining. But there is a lot of ice under that blanket! The live oak trees are huge along the creek bank and my home. The branches that stretch across the yard still are draped with snow. 5 x 7 Oil on linen panel, Unframed, $75 Available at Studio 151 Fine Art Gallery Call gallery 843-579-9725 or Email the gallery |
January 6, Grand Oaks, Grand Snow
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January 6, Grand Oaks, Grand Snow
It only snowed for 1 day but it has not been above freezing yet so the snow is lingering and as treacherous it is to be out driving, it is beautiful as it hangs on the limbs of the grand live oak trees. 5 x 7 oil on linen panel, Unframed $75 Available at Studio 151 Fine Art Gallery Call or Email the gallery |
January 7, Snow On The Creek Bank
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January 7, Snow On The Creek Bank
There is a little side creek, off another side creek which is Swinton creeek, that is tidal as well. There is a nice view from Parishville Rd just before you get to the corner at Toogoodoo Rd. The recent snow fall has lingered on the bank here as the trees along the bank are shading it from the sun. 8 x 10 Oil on canvas, Unframed $325 |
January 8, Three Docks
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January 8, Three Docks
en plein air , palette knife Another "plein air" but again from the comfort and warmth of my family room! It's warmer than earlier in the week, but this souther girl likes it warmer to be outside! It's about 4 PM and the January sky is beautiful even with all the gray clouds. The clouds shimmer with color, when you really look! And bits of blue sky peek through. So, it's all about the sky here but the tree line is along the bottom and the 3 docks down the creek break up the dark green line of trees. 5x 7, Oil on canvas panel, Unframed $75 |
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January 12, Sunrise Fog In January
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January 12, Sunrise Fog in January
I took this photo at 7:30 AM. It was a cold day and the warm waters created a eerie morgning fog/mist and the sunrise was peeking through the winter clouds layers. Just beautiful and peaceful. 5 x 7, Oil on canvas panel, Unframed $75 Available at Studio 151 Fine Art Gallery Call gallery 843-579-9725 or Email the gallery |
January 13, Egret In The Marsh
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January 13, Egret In The Marsh
An egret walks about in the marsh low tide shallows looking for supper. Do you call it supper? I've grew up calling it dinner. But in S Carolina, this egret is eating supper! 4 x 6, oil on canvas panel, Framed $195 |
January 14, Late Winter Colors
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January 14, Late Winter Colors
This image is from about 5:15 in the afternoon. The late winter sky is light in color but the trees and marshes glow some darker greens and bronzes. 5 x 7 oil on linen panel, Unframed 
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January 15, Record Warmth
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January 15
It is really warm this January (2020) and it was 77 degrees today so it was hard to not go out to paint! It was mid to late afternoon and tide was in and the sun warmed the marsh and tree colors up! The crabbers are even still working the creek! 8 x 10 oil on canvas, Framed 3" Gold, $395 Unframed #325 |
January 16, Winter Sky
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January 16, Winter Sky
This is a plein air painting done about 5 PM, partly palette knife and partly brush work. The sky has that winter look to it and the marsh grass tops are a golden brown color now. Even though it has been cooler, it's a warm day today. 4 x 6, oil on canvas panel, Unframed $75 |
January 17, Summer Breeze
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January 17, Summer Breeze
It was a bit cool today so I decided to paint Summer Breeze from the window. Summer Breeze is our 44' DeFever trawler with Jasmine, our dinghy sitting on top. The small boat in front is our creek boat. 5 x 7 oil on linen panel NFS |
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January 18, 2018, Morning High Tide at Swinton Creek
It is about 10AM as I crossed the bridge today at Swinton Creek. I love this view! It is different every single time I go over the bridge. The winter colors are in the marsh and trees for sure and the high tide shimmers in the marsh. 5 x 7 Oil on linen panel, unframed 
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January 19. Crab Pot Float We took a creek ride today to check out the dinghy motor after being serviced. It has been warm lately and the crabbers are still out working the creek! 5 x 7 oil on canvas, Black Floater Frame |
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January 21, Winter Layers
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January 21, Winter Layers
This is the view across the creek from my house (again). It is cold, cold, cold out there. I painted this one with a palette knife and it is on prepared masonite. The clouds looked like it was all nice colorful layers. Just like the clothes we have to wear to go today, Layers! 5 x 7, oil on prepared masonite panel, Unframed $75 Available at Studio 151 Fine Art Gallery Call gallery 843-579-9725 or Email the gallery |
January 22, Dreary Winter Day
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January 22, Dreary Winter Day
The reference photo for this painting was taken around noon and the clouds were set in and it sure was a gray dreary winter day. Not so much cold but just dreary. 5 x 7 oil on canvas panel, unframed 
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January 23, 2016 Cold Winter Day
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January 23, Cold Winter Day
The winter sky is just as interesting as the summer sky. Late July brings brilliant late clouds and skies as does January though very diffyerent. Lots of thin layers with a dull blue gray sky and clouds in between. 4 x 6 oil on canvas panel, Framed $195 |
January 24, Winter Glow
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January 24, Winter Glow
The winter marsh grass is brown and gold and when the sun sets across from the marsh, it just glows! 6 x 6 oil on linen panel, Unframed Available at Studio 151 Fine Art Gallery Call gallery 843-579-9725 or Email the gallery |
January 25, Red Crab Pot Float
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January 25, Red Crab Pot Float
It is still warm this January and the crabbers are out. This red one is just down the creek. Oil on canvas, Framed in a Floater frame $195 |
January 26, Green Crab Pot Float
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January 26, Green Crab Pot Float
We don't normally see this color on the creek but there was a green out today! Most are white, red, red-orange or mostly black from gunk! We also a pink one but I like the green color better. Oil on canvas, Framed in a Floater frame $195 |
January 27, Hazy Morning
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January 27, Hazy Morning
I took a photo of the creek to my left and the distant trees and docks were in green-blue haze while the foreground trees and marsh were brilliant with the early morning sun. This is a true little gem! I started this one on this smooth surface and I normally paint with a palette knife on smooth surfaces but decided to do it in a brush only. Wow! It started out awful but as I got the feel (which was different for me!) I totally loved it at the end. It also took me 2 days (ok, not FULL days but yes 2) to finish this one. 5 x 7, oil on prepared panel, Framed $195 Available at Studio 151 Fine Art Gallery Call gallery 843-579-9725 or Email the gallery |
January 28, Winter Sunrise
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January 28, Winter Sunrise
The sunrise is fabulous in January. The air is crisp and cool and so are the colors! 5 x 7 oil on canvas panel, Framed $195 |
January 29, Winter Morning
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January 29, Winter Morning
It is about 9 AM on a cold January winter as I cross the the little bridge over Swinton Creek, which is a run off of the Toogoodoo. This area has become one of my favorite scenes to paint as it looks different all the time! 8 x 10 oil on canvas, Framed $400 Available at Studio 151 Fine Art Gallery Call gallery 843-579-9725 or Email the gallery |
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January 30
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January 31, Super Blue Blood Moon Day
Super Blue Blood Moon rise over the creek
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January 31, Super Blue Blood Moon Day
Super Blue Blood Moon Day. Today is a lunar phenomenon. I have heard the explanations for it all day but am not able to explain it. It was beautiful clear and cool day and the marsh was glowing golden by late afternoon. Later that night, the moon rose and was HUGE over the water! 6 x 6 linen on wood panel, Framed $195 Contact the Artist |
February 1, February Sunrise
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February 1, February Sunrise
This is a view across the creek at 7:30 AM. The clouds were heavy and dark but a bit of broken sup sunrise was peeking below them! 6 x 6, oil on prepared wood panel, framed 
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February 2, Mid Morning
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February 2, Mid Morning
This scene is early to mid morning with some of the early morning misty fog still lying around which was mostly noticeable down the creek. 5 x 7 oil on linen panel, Unframed 
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February 3, 7:26 AM
This time of year, the sun comes around behind these trees and marsh gifting us with a glorious sunrise and a little later in the morning as a blessing. 5 x 7 oil on canvas, unframed Contact the artist |
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February 4, Early Departure
This is the same scene as February 2nd painting but much earlier in the day. It is about 7:30 AM as we pull away from the dock on Summer Breeze for our Florida and Bahamas cruise. 5 x 7 oil on linen panel, Unframed 
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February 5, 9:20 AM
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February 5, 9:20 AM
It is about mid morning and the light is shining on the distant trees and marsh with a broad shadow across the forground from a large cloud. 5 x 7 oil on linen panel, Framed 3" Gold, $195 |
February 7, February Morning
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February 7, February Morning
The winter morning clouds are so beautiful and are better than the day clouds in my opinion. The trees are back lit with the sunrise and the clouds reflect all the great colors like a mirror in the creek. I took this photo 2 years ago. 5 x 7 oil on linen panel Contact the artist |
February 21, Winter Morning
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February 21, Winter Morning
It is late morning and the sky is full of gray clouds with subtle patterns of blue in the sky. It is high tide in the marsh. 5 x 7 oil on linen panel Contact the artist |
February 22, February Sunrise 2
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February 22, February Sunrise 2
On this morning, the sky was just brilliant with color! The dark gray purplish cloud was radiating with color behind it leaving a beautiful reflection on the marsh mud and creek. 8 x 10 oil on canvas, Framed $395 Available at Studio 151 Fine Art Gallery Call gallery 843-579-9725 or Email the gallery |
February 25, February Rain Clouds
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February 25, February Rain Clouds
Lots of billowy clouds with the ominous feel of the incoming rain hangs over the creek. There are different grays and blues, greens and pinks in the clouds. Photo taken from Ring camera! 5 x 7 oil on linen panel Contact the artist |
February 26, Late Morning Clouds
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February 26, Late Morning Clouds
It is mid to late morning and the clouds are jsut so beautiful and colorful! Another photo from my Ring Camera. 5 x 7 oil on linen panel Contact the artist |
March 6
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March 6, Clouds
The clouds this morning are thick and if yuo look carefully, you can really see all these colors. Rain is on the way today. Photo taken from Ring Camera. 5 x 7 oil on linen panel Contact the atist |
March 7, Mid Day March
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March 7, Mid Day March
There is a bit of a haze in the sky today but the air is cool and clear at mid day. The marsh is still a bit brown but the trees are starting to green up! The view across hte creek from my house. 8 x 8 oil on canvas, framed $300 |
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March 8, Morning
This morning, the clouds had beautiful colors! The sunrise is just peeking over the distant trees across the marsh with a brillant yellow. The other clouds were a beautfiul teal with some distant purple and blue sky. WOW! 5 x 7 oil on linen panel Contact the artist |
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March 15, Toogoodoo Azaleas
The azalas were spectacular this year in the lowcountry. This road is along the creekside and is lined with oaks and blooming azaleas. 6 x 12 oil on linen panel, Framed |
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March 16
It is about mid day and the sun is overhead and slightly to one side. The distant trees and marsh were really beautiful. The atmosphere was perfect for showing the distance through the marsh. It is also high tide and the water glistens through some of the marsh grasses. 5 x 7 oil on linen panel Contact the artist |
March 17, Azaleas and Oaks On The Toogoodoo
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Happy St Patty's Day!
March 17, Azaleas And Oaks On The Toogoodoo Azalea bushes are in bloom right now and they are beautiful under the Live Oak tress that line the banks of the Toogoodoo Creek. 5 x 7, oil on linen panel 
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March 18, Roxbury Park In Bloom
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March 18, Roxbury Park in Bloom
It was a sunny beautiful day with Spring only a few days away but Roxbury Park was in full bloom today. The park is at the end of the Toogoodoo Creek. You can get there by boat on the creek but better be on your way before the tide leaves you in the mud! 8 x 10 Framed $395 Available at Charleston Artist Guild Gallery Call the gallery (843-722-2454) or email |
March 24, Spring Greens
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March 24, Spring Greens
I love this spot of Swinton Creek just off the Toogoodoo. It offers so much inspiration! It is the time of where the spring greens start coming in and it is beautiful mixed with the leftover winter colors. 8 x 10 oil on canvas. Framed $395 Available at Studio 151 Fine Art Gallery Call gallery 843-579-9725 or Email the gallery |
March 27, 2015, View of Field Past The Trees
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March 27, "View of Field Past The Trees"
A view across the creek from upper level of home. Today at 11:30 am, there was a heavy gray overcast day with the threat of rain. The marsh is starting to green up more. The tide is about at the half way point. 5 x 7 oil on paper mounted on panel Contact the artist for availability |
March 28, 2015, Late Afternoon
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March 28, 4:30 PM, "Late Afternoon"
This view is across from my house as it is cool again today. The late afternoon light is starting to fall on the trees that are starting to green up for the spring. The tide is about mid to high and coming in. 5 x 7 oil on canvas mounted on panel Contact the artist on availability |
March 29, 2015, At The Fork Of The Creek
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March 29, 4:30 PM, At The Fork Of The Creek
The Toogoodoo Creek forks into the Upper and Lower Toogodoo. This scene is at the bend where it goes to the Upper and is a popular fishing spot with the downed trees still along the shoreline. 5 x 7 on canvas mounted on panel, Framed DONATED
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March 30
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March 30
Morning clouds over the Toogoodoo Creek. This time of the year the sky and clouds have so much color in them, especially in the mid morning! 5 x 7 oil on linen panel Contact the artist for availabilty |
April 1, Good Morning On The Toogoodoo
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April 1, 7:00 AM, "Good Morning On The Toogoodoo"
Dark, billowy clouds loomed in the horizon as the sun peeps through. Cloud, sky and sun reflections make the water sing, “Good Morning!” 5 x 7 on paper mounted on panel, Contact the artist for availability |
April 2, Morning Clouds
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April 2, Morning Clouds
The morning cloud scapes are beautiful with the sun rising behind them and creating a back lighting effect which shows some truly spectacular colors! The more I look, the more color I see in those white clouds. This image was taken from my Ring camera in the backyard since I was away on this day. 5 x 7 oil on linen panel Contact the artist |
April 3, Creek Reflections
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Aprl 3, Creek Reflections
Abstract springtime refelctions in the creek. Spring on the Toogoodoo Creek is full of color! There is lots of bright greens along with the old greens, pinks, reds, and purples. This is back to my older style of abstract painting. 5 x 7 oil on canvas panel, Unframed Available at Studio 151 Fine Art Gallery Call gallery 843-579-9725 or Email the gallery |
April 4, Late Spring Afternoon
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April 4, 6 PM, "Late Spring Afternoon"
The late afternoon sky is light blue with some purply pink white whispy clouds. The spring time greens are coming out in the trees and marsh. 5 x 7, palette knife painting on canvas mounted on panel, Framed $195 |
April 5, Easter Eve, Full Moon Rising
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April 5, Easter Sunday, " Easter Eve, Full Moon Rising"
Painted from a photo on Easter Sunday of the night before, Easter Eve. This is a special studio painting! Ready to hang! 5 x 7 canvas panel, in 1" black frame (currently at one of the galleries, email me for availability) The eve before Easter, we were blessed with a full moon and few wispy clouds rising over the creek. The water shimmered and the rising moon was reflective on the day coming, Easter. Symbolic? Yes! I did use a speck of black but mostly a lot of burnt sienna and gold ochre, which is the old masters palette. 
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April 6, Springtime On The Creek
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April 6, Springtime On The Creek
April is lovely on the creek! The greens are new and bright and the azaleas are blooming and the wisteria and moss are just beautiful against the oak trees. One of my favorite times of the year! 5 x 7 oil on canvas panel, Unframed Available at Studio 151 Fine Art Gallery Call gallery 843-579-9725 or Email the gallery |
April 7, Foggy, Cloudy Morning On The Creek.
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April 7, "Foggy Cloudy On The Creek"
Painted plein air from the porch. 8:30 AM The morning fog was light but the clouds were slightly heavy. The sun was rising and was peeking through the clouds. The spring greens on the trees and marsh were dulled in color by the fog and clouds. As soon as that lifted, the colors appeared again! 5 x 7 oil on canvas mounted on panel Contact the artist on availability |
Creek Marsh At Low Tide, April 8, 2015
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April 8, Creek Marsh At Low Tide
The creek was at low tide and the pluff mud was glowing purple from the late afternoon sun. The spring greens are in full force now. 5 x 7 oil on canvas mounted on panel Contact the artist for availability |
April 9, The Crab Guy
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April 9, "The Crab Guy"
The man goes out every day in the Toogoodoo Creek to set and pick up crab pots. Cold, hot, rain or shine, he is out there! THIS PAINTING WAS STOLEN FROM THE GALLERY ON CHURCH STREET. I WILL LEAVE THE PAYPAL BUTTON ON IN CASE THE PERSON WHO HAS IT WOULD LIKE TO PAY FOR IT. THANKS! |
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April 10
The clouds were heavy this morning. A sign of rain to come but still they were colorful with the mid morning sun rising. 5 x 7 oil on linen panel Contact the artist for availability |
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April 11
A sunrise with great colors coming up over the marsh. The grand live oak in front is just glistening with the sun color. 5 x 7 oil on linen panel, unframed Contact the artist for availability |
April 12
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April 12
The cloudscape this morning was very different! Lots of color with the backlit clouds and puffy and wispy at the same time! 5 x 7 oil on linen panel, unframed Contact the artist for availability |
April 13
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April 13
The clouds this morning seem to just hang straight down like a curtain! 5 x 7 oil on linen panel, unframed Contact the artist for availability |
April 14
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April 14
This morning, the clouds are once again back lit as the sun is rising behind the clouds and trees across the creek. I do believe that April has the best morning clouds! 5 x 7 oil on linen panel, unframed Contact the artist for availability |
April 15, Rainy Day, Tax Day
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Aril 15, "Rainy Day, Tax Day"
It was really a gloomy rainy day and yes, it is TAX DAY! Thankfully our was all done long ago. The distant trees and marsh and sky were all a grayed down color. Rain.... 5 x 7 oil on canvas mounted on panel Contact the artist for availability |
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April 16
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April 17, Another Gray Day
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April 17, "Another Gray Day"
Another gray day in the lowcountry. The trees across the creek that are in front of the open field is a beautfiul scene. Gray day or not. 6:30 PM 5 x 7 oil on canvas mounted on panel Contact the artist for availability |
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April 19, Crab Pot Floater
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April 19, "Crab Pot Floater"
This crab pot has lost it’s owner! Occasionally one will drift or get drug down the creek by a passing boat. And sometimes we put them there… to catch crabs! This one appeared this morning and appears to be one that is missing an owner. The morning light and ripples as the current ran under it caught my attention. 5 x 7 oil on paper, mounted on panel 
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April 20, 2015, Wind Across The Water
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April 20, Wind Across The Water
The wind is blowing ripples across the creek making some interesting but subtle patterns. The trees have some spring green but its a great contrast against the still browns and golds of the marsh grasses. 6 x 4 oil on canvas mounted on panel, Framed $175 Available at Studio 151 Fine Art Gallery Call gallery 843-579-9725 or Email the gallery |
April 21, Bob's Boat
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April 21, "Bob's Boat"
There are a lot of boats on the creek with most of them being motor boats for fishing. A few sailors here and there. 6 x 6 oil on panel 
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April 22, April Clouds
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April 22, April Clouds
The clouds are big and billowy this morning and they tell a story that rains are coming. And they did later that day! 5 x 7 oil on linen panel, Unframed $75 Available at Studio 151 Fine Art Gallery Call gallery 843-579-9725 or Email the gallery |
April 23, Across The Creek
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April 23, Across The Creek
The sky is blue again as the rain is gone for a bit. The greens have come out in full force. The creek is at low tide. 5 x 7 oil on paper mounted on panel Contact the artist for availability |
April 24, Spring
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April 24, "Spring"
Again, this field and trees across the creek call me. I do like the spring greens and the contrast to the field and the reflections in the creek. 5 x 7 plein air oil on canvas mounted on panel Contact the artist |
April 25, Toogoodoo Friends
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April 25, Toogoodoo Friends
There are many horses along side and close to the creek. This one was particularly friendly today as I walked by. The spring grass is a pretty bright green these days. I'm sure he is happy! We also have cows, dolphins, pelicans, wood storks, egrets and herons as our creek friends! 5 x 7 oil on linen panel, Unframed 
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April 28, Rumbles
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April 28, Rumbles
Palette Knife painting. The sky was still blue and the clouds were wispy but the rumbles of the storm coming was all around me. I plein air painted this from my screened porch as it rained off and on. 6 x 6 oil on wood panel, Unframed Contact the artist |
April 29, April Showers
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April 29, "April Showers"
It was rainy all day long. I painted this plein air from my window. Again, the field across the creek which fascinates me. I think it does because of hte variety of trees, greens and edges. The scene is gray and overcast and late in the afternoon. 5 x 7 oil on canvas panel Contact the artist |
May 1, Sunrise Glory
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May 1, Sunrise Glory
Sunrise on the creek. During this time of year, the sun comes up down the creek, thankfully as it doesn't blare into our windows early. Sunirse on the creek is always special but this one was glorious. 5 x 7 on panel, unframed 
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May 2, Sandbar Bait Shop
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May 2, Casting On The Sandbar
This fisherman stopped at the sandbar that shows itself at low tide just across the creek from our home. We frequently see fishermen casting for bait here before heading off for their special fishing spots. 5 x 7 oil on canvas panel, Unframed $75 Available at Studio 151 Fine Art Gallery Call gallery 843-579-9725 or Email the gallery |
May 3, Full Moon
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May 3, "Full Moon"
The evening was beautiful. We sat on the porch with our dinner and the moon rose with such a glorious orangy yellow color. It was a bit light out still but dark enough that the reflections were spectacular. Yes, our dinner got cold as we both ran for our cameras! 5 x 7 oil on canvas panel, Framed 
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May 4, Summer Clouds Are Here
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May 4, Summer Clouds Are Here
These are the type of clouds we normally see in mid summer and it's only early May. 6 x 6 oil on canvas 
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May 5, Swinton Creek Greens
The summer greens are really popping now. It has been a rainy year so far and the greens are exploding. 5 x 7 oil on linen panel 
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May 6, Perfect Wind For Sailing
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May 6, "Pefect Wind For Sailing"
5 x 7 canvas panel, framed in 3" gold frame This is a special studio painting! Ready to hang! Just a perfect wind for sailing a boat like this one! But no sailers today. I started to paint this from my dock but the wind was so strong that it was hard to paint while holding my pochade box and tripod with one hand. So I had to come in to finish. Would've been a fine sailing day though! For another version, see April 21 below. That is a more impressionistic version done with a palette knife. 
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May 8, Around The Bend
This is the bend where the creek goes into the upper and lower parts. I painted this with a palette knife en plein air from my dock 5 x 7 oil on wood panel Unframed, $75 |
May 9, Ethereal Beauty
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May 9, Ethereal Beauty
At 7 AM this morning, the sky was a bit gray and misty/foggy looking though it wasn't misting or foggy. There was an ethereal feel in the air. Light and airy. 5 x 7 oil on canvas 
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May 10, High Tide
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May 11, Red Roof
It is a bright sunny day and May is finally bringng some warmer weather. There is a red roofed dock down the creek that catches my eye a lot. The distant tree line was so soft in color and I loved the reflections on this day. 8 x 10, Oil on linen panel Unframed, $75 Available at Studio 151 Fine Art Gallery Call gallery 843-579-9725 or Email the gallery |
May 12, Red #102, At The Mouth of The Toogoodoo
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May 12, Red #102, At The Mouth Of The Toogoodoo
We came into the creek around noon today on our trawler, Summer Breeze. The wind had been gusty but it just stopped. Not a breath of air to be found! The clouds were wispy but still and the water was at slack, high tide. The mouth of the creek from Wadmalaw Sound (ICW) close to ICW red #102. 5 x 7 oil on canvas panel, Unframed $75 Available at Studio 151 Fine Art Gallery Call gallery 843-579-9725 or Email the gallery |
May 13, Red
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May 13, "Red"
There are lots of crab pot floats on the creek and most of them are white but we came across this red one. The tide was pretty slack so it wasn't pulled too tight. And it was close to the marsh so the grass reflections were strong. Ready to hang! 5 x 7 oil on canvas panel, Framed 
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May 23, Lowcountry Backyard
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May 23, Lowcountry Backyard
A typical lowcountry backyard always includes oak trees dripping with spanish moss, blooming fountain grass, flowering beds and rocks holding it all in along the creekside! 8 x 10, oil on canvas, Framed 
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May 24, Afternoon Storm
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May 24, Afternoon Storm
It is about mid afternoon on this Memorial Day weekend. There are a lot of boats out and these big billowy dark clouds starting popping over the horizon and then the thunder came. The rain never came! 5 x 7 oil on panel Contact the artist for availability |
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May 25, A Day To Celebrate Love
This is the end of the Toogoodoo Creek as we cross over the little bridge on Hwy 174, just off of Roxbury Park. It was a "drive by" photo shot! Today is a day to celebrate love. It is our 43 wedding anniversary and we drove to have lunch at Edisto Beach with our dear friend and neigbor. His wife would've been 82 today. The love of his life. Today we celebrate love. 4 x 6 oil on panel 
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June 1, Dockside
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June 1, Dockside
There is a small garden on the walkway to the dock. There are some piling ends stacked along the path and the coneflowers come back every summer filling the space with color, making it a special dock garden. 5 x 7 oil on linen panel, Unframed 
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June 2, Hydrangea On The Creek Bank
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June 2, "Hydrangea On The Creek Bank"
This hydrangea plant is on the bank of the creek and is really interesting because it can't decide if it wants to be a blue or pink. It has blooms that are both pink and blue and some that are purple. It's special. 4 x 6 oil on canvas panel 
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June 6, Going Saiing
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June 6, "Going Sailing"
Leaving the dock and still picking up the boat bumpers, Namaste is headed out for a day's sail with the guys. (This was one of THOSE paintings! Took me 3 times to get it right.) 5 x 7 oil on canvas panel Unframed, $75 |
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June 8, The Rain Has Finally Stopped!
Painted plein air from my porch It has been raining seriously for the last 3-4 days, steady and hard! At about noon today, the rain stopped, the birds came out and the day was beautiful. Painted at 4:00 in the afternoon. 5 x 7 oil on panel, Unframed $75 Available at Studio 151 Fine Art Gallery Call gallery 843-579-9725 or Email the gallery |
June 10, Early Summer Sunrise
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June 10, "Early Summer Sunrise"
The sunrise in June is light pinks and yellow under the canopy of the darkness leaving the sky and clouds. The summer greens are strong and vibrant and the all the colors reflect in the water. Lowcountry sunrise in the summer! 6 x 6 oil on linen panel 
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June 11, Casting For Bait On The Creek
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June 11, Casting For Bait On The Creek A local fisherman in his small creek boat casting for bait along the marsh bank. 5 x 7 oil on canvas panel, Unframed $75 Available at Studio 151 Fine Art Gallery |
June 12 Old Friend 2
A photo of my plein air setup on the porch looking down and over to the truck.
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June 12, "Old Friend 2"
Old trucks have always intrigued me. Don't know why? I don't like driving them..... I just like painting them! This is my second old truck to paint, the first being a watercolor many years ago now. Since I saw this one, delivered and not moved (very much or far) for a while now, I have been wanting to paint it. It is part of the Toogoodoo 365 Series because it can be found on a property on the banks of Toogoodoo Creek! Fair game... right? Old Friend 1 (click here to view) was fun and challenging, with the light filtering through the trees and the old glass on the truck. I waited for a day that I had time to paint this one with the same lighting. I love the old still shiny black with the faded black, rust spots, sun highlights.... and with the great sun we had on this day, it helped to make the "black" truck shine in a sea of green in the yard. 6 x 8 oil on panel 
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June 13, Sunflowers!
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June 13, Sunflowers
Sunflowers is definitely a sign of summer in the Lowcountry! There are 3 huge fields of flowers on the other side of Toogoodoo Creek from where I live. 10 x 8 oil on canvas, Framed $395 |
June 15, 2016, "Toogoodoo Creek Rainbow"
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June 15, "Toogoodoo Creek Rainbow"
Just after a light summer rain, came the beautiful and brighlty colored rainbow. The sky above it was still a purply gray while the sky below the rainbow, shimmered in the yellow light of the rainbow. 4 x 6 oil on linen panel, Framed in black, $95 Available at Studio 151 Fine Art Gallery Call gallery 843-579-9725 or Email the gallery |
June 16, 2106, "Crabs Tonight!"
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June 16, "Crabs Tonight"
We put the crab pots out today and were gifted some beautiful crabs for dinner tonight! 6 x 6 oil on ampersand panel, Framed 
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Summer Glow
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June 26, " Summer Glow"
The sun was setting behind me and casting a warm orangy glow on the tree trunks across the creek.. It was mid tide and the oyster beds were creeping up! 5 x 7 oil on linen panel, Unframed $75 |
June 27, Airstream On The Toogoodoo
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June 27, "Airstream On The Toogoodoo"
Just across and around the creek from us is this adorable Airstream trailer. Do you still have one of these? Every time we go by in the boat, I take a photo and say I'm going to paint it. So yesterday, I took the photo and here it is! Just adorable. I may need one of these! 5 x 7 oil on panel, Framed $195 Available at Studio 151 Fine Art Gallery Call gallery 843-579-9725 or Email the gallery |
June 28, Storm Rolling In Fast!
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June 28, "Storm Rolling In Fast!"
I set up to paint the dock across the creek in low tide with the water coming into the marsh area. There were some dark clouds building fast and before I knew it, there was lightening and the scene changed from this to a complete wash out. Couldn't even see the dock! Then it stopped and was beautiful again but the creek had come into the marsh already. So I stuck to my original plan of painting the dark clouds and reflecting into the mud. 4 x 6 oil on canvas panel, Unframed $75 Available at Studio 151 Fine Art Gallery Call gallery 843-579-9725 or Email the gallery |
July 2, 2016, Summer Sky
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July 2, "Summer Sky"
It was late afternoon and the sky and clouds had a warm pink glow. The clouds reflected beautifully in the still water of the creek. 5 x 7 oil on linen panel Unframed, $75 |
July 3, Creekside Garden
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July 3, Creekside Garden
The flowers are still blooming along the creek in this garden. There are different types of cone flowers and and a large hudrangea plant that still has bloom in pink and blue! 5 x 7 oil on panel, Unframed $75 Available at Studio 151 Fine Art Gallery Call gallery 843-579-9725 or Email the gallery |
July 4, 2016, Opal On The 4th Of July!
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July 4, "Opals On The 4th Of July!"
Opals In The Sky! July 4! The clouds became very dark with a highlight of white and many opalesque colors glowing! It must have been a rainbow in that section of the clouds. The sky soon opened up into a torrential rain! 5 x 7 oil on linen panel, Framed $195 Available at Studio 151 Fine Art Gallery Call gallery 843-579-9725 or Email the gallery |
July 9, 2016, Fisherman's Delight
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July 9, Fisherman's Delight
Early morning and the sun was peeking through the dark clouds rimmed with yellow, pink, orange.The colors of the clouds reflected on the creek waters the fisherman made his turn back to the boat landing. 5 x 7 Oil on Canvas panel, Unframed $75 |
July 10, July Sunrise
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July 10, "July Sunrise"
The sky was beautiful at 7:00 AM this morning. There was a lot of gray but there was a hint of yellows, greens and slight red in the sky as well. The distant marsh was a bit foggy but all that gray really lit up the greens in the closer marsh grasses. 
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July 11, Creek Hummingbird
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July 11, Creek Hummingbird
A little something different than Toogoodoo creek landscapes. These little hummingbirds are amazing. They fly up and down the creek visiting our neighbors and then come back here for more! Sometimes, they fly right up to our faces and I do believe that they are saying "thank you for my special treats"! Often there is a red throated one as well but Bruce didn't capture that image. 5 x 7 oil on canvas panel 
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July 13, Hazy Morning
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July 13, "Hazy Morning"
This morning, there was a cloudy haze across the creek, almost fog like but not quite. But wait, there's no smog out here, so yes, it was fog. By the time I set up to paint en plein air, it was almost 10 AM and most of the foggy haze was gone except for the way back of the field. The summer greens were starting to brighten up and the birds came out. 5 x 7 oil on canvas panel Unframed $75 |
July 15, July Sunset
First painting on my new easel!
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July 15, "July Sunset"
On this night, we kayaked out into the marsh at high tide. It was a beautiful and peaceful time. The summer nights are still long and the tide was perfect. When we got back to the dock, the clouds were glowing in pinks, purples, yellow and the marsh grass was aglow as well. I ran in to grab my camera. Definitely a Toogoodoo 365 painting but also a special studio one. I have been struggling with a different painting and I was able to redeem myself with this one. Plus it was the first time I was able to use my new easel! 5 x 7 oil on panel, Framed 
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July 17, Summer Sunset
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July 17, Summer Sunset
The sun is starting to set at 8:15 PM in July but still high enough at that hour to give a brilliant light show for us. We had dark and light filled clouds with the sun setting behind them. 5 x 7 oil on linen panel 
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July 20, Bobby's Dock
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July 20, "Bobby's Dock"
Today is a typical hot summer day in Charleston, though there was a great breeze on the dock! I sat out there and painted my neighbor' dock. I titled it Bobby's Dock though it's owned by 2 families. It was about noon and the sky was a light hazy blue and it was close to high tide. 5 x 7 oil on canvas 
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July 22, Summer Storm
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July 22, Summer Storm
The summer storms come every afternoon right now. They come fast, rain hard, thunder and lightening and then it is beautiful afterwards. Today, the dark clouds hovered behind the tree line... must have been storming in Seabrook! Not a drop here! But the sun was starting to set and the afternoon sun glow was on the marsh. 4 x 6 oil on panel Unframed $75 |
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July 24, Air Stream Stop
Another view of the air stream across the creek from us. We were able to get a bit closer with our small creek boat to snatch a photo for this one. I just love how all the colors reflect off the trailer. 5 x 7 oil on panel, Framed $195 Available at Studio 151 Fine Art Gallery Call gallery 843-579-9725 or Email the gallery |
July 25, Sunrise By The Creek
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July 25, High Tide 2
Leaving the Toogoodoo Creek early this morning, the sunrise was just beautiful! As I left the creek, I had a glimpse of this. 5 x 7 oil on linen panel, Framed 
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July 26, Toogoodoo Boat Ramp
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July 26, Toogoodoo Boat Ramp
The Toogoodoo Boat Ramp is always busy. Today there are 2 white trucks ready to drop their boats in. 5 x 7 oil on linen panel Unframed $75 Available at Studio 151 Fine Art Gallery |
Aug 1, 2016, Going Fishing
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August 1, Going Fishing
It is late afternoon and 3 guys are in their small boat going fishing on the creek. The light was low giving off a soft glow as the guys going fishing rounded the curve. 5 x 7 oil on linen panel Unframed 
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8-2, Shrimper On The Creek
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August 2, Shrimper On The Creek
One of our neighbors had bought a shrimp boat and had it around for about a year or so. They did a lot of work on it, caught some great shrimp and then the boat was gone! I loved the reds and greens. I took this photo a couple of years ago but just now got around to painting it. 5 x 7 oil on panel, Unframed 
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August 3, Summer Rains
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August 3, Summer Rains
The summer has been hot, hot and we are happy to have some good bouts of rainfall here and there. Seems that today was classical summer storms. The blue sky beyond the clouds peeked through and the distant trees were obscured by light rain while the marsh grasses are bright green. 5 x 7 oil on linen panel Unframed $75 |
August 4, 7:46 AM Sunrise
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August 4, 7:46 AM, Sunrise
Sunrise on the creek this morning. It was a bit hazy so the sunrise colors are a bit grayed and muted but the water was shimmering and the light shimmered through the tree leaves. 5 x 7 oil on linen panel, unframed $75 Available at Studio 151 Fine Art Gallery 
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August 5, Swinton Creek
On this day, as I drive across the Swinton Creek Bridge and taking some "drive by" photos, the tide is high and the gazebo dock stood out from the green trees and marsh. 6 x 6 oil on canvas Framed $195 |
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August 6, Floating Dock
When the tide is in, this little floating dock sits high wiht plenty of water flowing by. The Swinton Creek is a run off of Toogoodoo Creek and I drive over the little bridge almost every day. 6 x 8 oil on panel Framed $195 |
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August 7, Low Tide
On today's drive over the Swinton Creek Bridge, which is a tributary off the Toogoodoo Creek, the tide was out meaning it was all MUD! 6 x 8 oil on panel Framed $195 |
August 8, Sunrise Clouds
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August 8, Sunrise Clouds
The clouds in August are just amazing no matter what time of day. This was early morning and the sun was rising behind some dark thunderheads about to burst. 5 x 7 oil on linen panel, Unframed 
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August 9, Sunset On The Creek
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August 9, Sunset On The Creek
As we came home after being out on the boat, we came home just as the sun was setting. At the fork of the creek, the sunset was glowing all over the place! The sky and the water.....beautiful August evening. 5 x 7 oil on canvas panel 
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August 10, Storming In Charleston
Looking out over the creek towards the city, I could see the big black clouds rolling in through the sunrise. The dark clouds made everything DARK but the sunrise glow was luminous in spite of it. We didn't get a drop of rain here but the city did! 5 x 7 oil on linen panel, unframed Plein air painting.... The sky was changing SO FAST that I took a photo and after a cup of coffee, I set up to paint the scene on the porch, still using the morning sky but also my photo of the intense clouds that had already changed a bit.
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August 11, Mid Tide At Mid Day
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August 11, Mid Tide At Mid Day
It is high noon on a hot and humid August day. The sky is a bit hazy with blue, pink grays. The birds are flying all around at mid tide. 5 x 7 oil on linen panel, Framed $195 Available at Studio 151 Fine Art Gallery |
August 12, 6:34 AM
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August 12, 6:34 AM
The dark clouds this morning were, well DARK! But the sunrise was peeping over the wall of dark gray creating beautiful reflections on the creek. 5 x 7 oil on linen panel, Framed $225 Available at Studio 151 Fine Art Gallery |
August 13, 7:18 AM
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August 13, 7:18 AM
It was a beautiful morning with so much color coming through the grayish morning clouds and sunrise reflections on the creek! 5 x 7 oil on linen panel, Framed $225 Available at Studio 151 Fine Art Gallery |
Aug 14, 2106 After Sunset
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August 14, After Sunset, On Swinton Creek (off of Toogoodoo Creek)
It was just after sunset and I was driving home, crossing Swinton Creek bridge and the light was low and the high tide glimmered in the marsh grasses. 5 x 7 oil on linen panel, Unframed $75 |
August 15, Moonlight Cruise
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August 15, Moonlight Cruise
It is about 7 PM and the moon is rising while the sun will be setting on the other side of the creek soon. 5 x 7 oil on linen panel, Unframed $75 Available at Studio 151 Fine Art Gallery Call gallery 843-579-9725 or Email the gallery |
August 16, The Toogoodoo Bluff
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August 16, The Toogoodoo Bluff
The Toogoodoo Creek has a fork where it goes into the Lower or the Upper Toogoodoo. This area of the creek is on the Upper part where one side is a high bluff where erosion has really taken a toll. There are many huge trees that have fallen onto the bank or into the creek. The bluff has beautiful colors in the sand layers. 6 x 8 oil on panel Framed $195 |
August 17, Just Before The Rain
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August 17, Just Before The Rain
Palette knife painting of the creek and marsh as the dark gray, purple, pink clouds crept their way in, just before the rain came! The dark sky made for some pretty greens in the marsh and trees. 6 x6 palette knife oil on canvas panel 
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August 18, Roxbury Park
Driving to Edisto Beach for a walk with my daughter and granddaughter, I snapped this photo as we pass by the end of the Toogoodoo Creek by Roxbury Park. The roof of the new pavilion was in view and it was high tide. 5 x 7 oil on linen panel Call or email the artist for availability |
August 19, Late Day August Low Tide
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August 19, Late Day August Low Tide
After 5 PM and the tide is out. The wet mud across the creek is starting to glow in purples and blues. There is a dock that sits in the mud at low tide. The trees are still dark green and the marsh grasses sitll have some pretty light greens as we have had some rain lately. 5 x 7 plein air oil on canvas, Unframed $75 Available at Studio 151 Fine Art Gallery Call gallery 843-579-9725 or Email the gallery |
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August 20, 7:49 AM
This morning, the sunrise colors are just amazing with the pinks, purples, yellows in the sky and the same reflections in the water. 6 x 8 oil on panel Framed $195 |
8-2 Totality
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August 21, Totality
08-21-2017 Total Eclipse in Charleston! This was the sunrise on the total eclipse day as we headed out the creek towards totality. It was an amazing experience and it started off with a beautiful but dark sunrise! 5 x 7 oil on panel, framed 
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August 22, Sunrise After Totality
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August 22, Sunrise After Totality
We spent the night on Summer Breeze on the day of the total eclipse. The next morning, the sky was just as mysterious as the day before. Totality was a beautiful experience. 8 x 10 oil on canvas, Framed $395 Available at Studio 151 Fine Art Gallery Call gallery 843-579-9725 or Email the gallery |
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August 23, 7:14 AM
This morning the sky was amazing with purple clouds and a light red and yellow peeping through and also creating awesome reflections in the water. The distant tree line was a bit hazy. Another great sunrise in the Lowcountry. 6 x 8 oil on panel Framed $195 |
August 24, Summer Sunrise
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August 24, Summer Sunrise
It was about 6:30 AM when the sky and water just glowed with the sunrise. The trees, dock and distant trees were silhouetted against the bright sky. 5 x 7 oil on linen panel, Unframed $75 |
August 25, Breakfast Run
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August 25, Breakfast Run
On an early morning creek boat ride, we saw this blue heron cruising low along the top of the water looking for beakfast. The background trees had a foggy film which creates this beautiful ethereal feeling. 8 x 8 oil on canvas panel, Framed 
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August 26, Across The Marsh
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August 26, Across The Marsh
Cruising out on the main Toogoodoo Creek, the mid afternoon sky is full of summer clouds and the marsh and small creeks is a haven for fish and crabs. 6 x 6 oil on canvas, Framed $195 |
August 27, Morning Sunrise
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August 27, Summer Sunrise
Occasionally I am known to be an early riser though I don't consider myself to be one! But many times, there is a great reward in a beautiful sunrise. 5 x 7 oil on linen panel, Unframed 
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August 28, Crab Catch
Today, we are having crabs for dinner! The Toogoodoo Creek is full of these little guys! 8 x 10, Framed $395 Available at Studio 151 Fine Art Galler or Contact the artist |
8-29-17, Summer Reflections
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August 29, Summer Reflections
Summer Reflections are full of greens even when the sky is gray from all the rains. We have had so much rain! This late afernoon, the gray sky had some interesting subtle colors peeking through the clouds. It was not only the green reflection that caught my attention but the sky colors. And I love that little peek a boo window the trees make that lets us see the trees in the distance! 5 x 7 oil on canvas panel Unframed $75 |
August 30, Socked In
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August 30, Socked In
It's a gray, rainy day in the lowcountry! The sky is gray and the dark summer greens of the trees are obscurred by the rain. The dock across the creek sits in low tide with the floating dock in the mud. You would think the marsh would fill up with all this rain! 4 x 6 oil on canvas panel Unframed $75 |
8-31-17, Summer Sunrise
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August 31, Summer Sunrise
painted from a photo I took at at 6:42 AM The sunrise this morning was vibrant yellow, red and purple and the creek water glowed with the same colors. I took this photo at 6:42 AM! I was not quite awake enough at that hour to actually paint so I took a photo and painted it later on in the day! 4 x 6 oil on canvas panel Unframed $75 |
9-1-17, September Sunrise
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September 1, September Sunrise
I woke up to a beautiful sunrise this morning at 6:45. I jumped up, photographed it to catch the quickly changing colors, got coffee and went out to the back porch! This is part of my September 30 in 30 painting series! 5 x 7 canvas panel, Unframed $75 |
September 2, Going Crabbing And Fishing
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September 2, Going Crabbing And Fishing
Two fishermen setting a crab pot on the creek. They also have their fishing poles ready! 5 x 7 palette knife oil on panel, Framed $195 Available at Studio 151 Fine Art Gallery Call gallery 843-579-9725 or Email the gallery |
September 3, Morning Sky
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September 3, Morning Sky
The mornings are starting to light a bit later now, a sign that fall is just around the corner. But the clouds were colorful this morning as the sun rose. 5 x 7 Oil on linen panel, Unframed $75 |
September 4, Full Moon
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September 4, September Full Moon
Today the full moon rose over the creek and it was still light enough that the sky was still blue but darkening just enough to get a nice moon reflection. 5 x 7, oil on linen panel, Framed $195 Available at Studio 151 Fine Art Gallery Call gallery 843-579-9725 or Email the gallery |
September 5, Mistry Sunrise
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September 5, Misty Sunrise
I loved the sky at 7:45 this morning. Lots of subtle colors but the grays in the clouds making everything look vibrant but yet it was still a misty look. 5 x 7 oil on linen panel Unframed $75 |
September 6, Swinging In The Breeze
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September 6, Swinging In The Breeze
We are starting to realize that Hurricane Irma is going to hit Florida and most of the east coast, including us! While out in the yard, I saw our swing gently swinging under the oak tree in front of the creek. That is such a peaceful place. I hope that Irma doesn't disturb our peaceful place. 5 x 7 oil on linen panel, Unframed 
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September 7, Calm Before The Storm
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September 7, Calm Before The Storm
Today we took the Grady out of the water as we prepped for the storm. It was very peaceful there and the grass reflections in the water were awesome. Tomorrow is another day of prepping for the storm. We have to finish with Summer Breeze and the porch furniture and finally we will do the big door hurricane fabrics. 5 x 7 oil on linen panel, Unframed $75 Available at Studio 151 Fine Art Gallery Call gallery 843-579-9725 or Email the gallery |
September 8, 40!
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September 8, 40!
What a difference a day makes! And I hope it continues! Today, I'm a mother of a 40 year old! OMG! And it is such a calmer day than the last several. Hurricane Irma is a very big threat to Forida where Bryan, my sister and several friends live. But it has turned a bit westerly and SC and the eastern shore may be saved fom it. We went for a walk, I did gallery biz and I painted with a calmness that I didnt have the last 2 days! I painted on the dock in a nice early fallish breeze. 5 x 7 oil on canvas panel, Framed, $195 |
September 9, Cloudy and Calm Before The Storm
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September 9, Cloudy and Calm Before The Storm Hurricane Irma is still going to affect us though it has turned westward. Better for us but not for those on the FL west coast. My family on the east coast are definitely feeling it right now but perhaps not as devastating as it could be. Hopefully. Here, the boats are ready, our house is mostly ready except for moving my car tomorrow in case the surge does come up our creek. Remember, we had several inches of water in our garage with Matthew last year! Here, it is a bit breezy off and on, cooler (nice!) and cloudy. At 5 this afternoon, I went out on the porch and captured the clouds. Loved the colors and wispiness of them! Tomorrow it shoud start raining here if forcast predicitons stick. I'm doing a 30 day challenge to paint 30 in 30 so it's helping with my T365 Series! 5 x 7 oil on linen panel, Framed $195 Available at Studio 151 Fine Art Gallery Call gallery 843-579-9725 or Email the gallery Click to set custom HTML
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September 10, Watching And Waiting
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September 10, Watching And Waiting
Swinton Creek at high tide today. We are ready for the what is left of Hurrincane Irma to send us a bit of wind and it sounds like a lot of rain and some tidal surges. Boats are secured, car is on high ground, tools lifted on ground level, got food, wine, paints. Come on Irma! 5 x 7 oil on linen panel Unframed $75 |
September 11, Irma
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September 11, Hurricane Irma
Irma hit SC coast on 9-11. After hitting the Carribean Islands, ALL of Florida, GA and SC, it still came with a fury. SC had a tide surge of 4-5' with winds clocked in the 70's. The Toogoodoo Creek actually had whitecaps in our back yard and entered the garage. But we are thankful that was the worst of it and the clean up was only 1 day in the yard, not as bad as H Matthew a year ago. 5 x 7 oil on linen panel Unframed $75 |
September 12, September Sunset
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September 12, September Sunset
The sky just lights up in the fall and even though it is still summer in September, the sky is showing it's beautiful colors already. My friend, Anne took a photo for me from our dock since I didn't have my phone with me. The sky was awesome with pinks and light purples and the water was alive with the sky colors. Many of my small paintings are palette knife paintings on panels which is what this one is and I often use these smaller paintings as studies for larger brush or palette knife paintings. 5 x 7 oil 
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September 13, Fisherman's Delight
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September 13, Fisherman's Delight
Many fisherman here on the creek like this spot. There is a huge fallen tree just off the bank with many branches under and above water. 5 x 7, palette knife oil painting on panel, Unframed $75 Available at Studio 151 Fine Art Gallery Call gallery 843-579-9725 or Email the gallery Click to set custom HTML
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September 14, Remnants of Florence
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September 14, Remnants of Florence
It is late afternoon and the tail end of Hurricane Florence's storm clouds go wisping by us. Thankfully, we received minor rain and winds unlike NC and northern part of SC. 5 x 7 oil on linen panel, Framed $195 Available at Studio 151 Fine Art Gallery Call gallery 843-579-9725 or Email the gallery |
September 15, Resting Spot
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September 15, Resting Spot
These 3 pilings are down the creek just a bit from the house. The seagull had made it a resting spot and watched us go by. This is palette knife painting. 5 x 7, palette knife oil painting on linen panel I'm delighted to donate this piece as a fund raiser to the St Pauls Exchange Club 
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September 16, Summer Clouds
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September 16, Summer Clouds
The summer clouds are wonderful when big and puffy! They have such great shapes and colors! 5 x 7 oil on panel Unframed $75 |
September 17, Summer Days
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September 17, Summer Days
As the summer winds down, so do the bright summer colors and clouds. This is about 6:30 pm 5 x 7 oil on linen panel, Unframed $75 |
September 18, 2015, September Blues
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September 18, September Blues
6 x 8, palette and brush work on panel, Framed (currently at one of the galleries, email me for availability) The photo for this painting was taken at 5:45 pm. The sky had so many colors of blue and it had floaty white and light gray clouds. The trees and marsh are still vibrant green as the days are still warm. It is low tide now and 2 of the docks across the creek sit in the mud which is turning purple with the late day reflections. 6 x 8 Palette knife oil on panel, Framed $225 |
September 19, Good Morning!
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September 19, Good Morning!
This was my view this morning from the back porch. It was about 7 AM! What a treat to have this to start my day! 5 x 7 oil on linen panel, Unframed 
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September 20, Glorious Morning!
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September 20, Glorious Morning!
8 x 10 oil on linen panel, framed Currently at my gallery, contact me for availability! I got up early today at 6:15 to be ready for the sunrise. They have been spectacular lately! I painted this on the back porch with coffee in hand! 8 x 10, oil on linen panel, Framed 
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September 21, Majestic Clouds
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September 21, Majestic Clouds
Today the clouds were BIG, PUFFY and COLORFUL! I managed to catch them like that. They are MAJESTIC! 6 x 6 oil on ampersand panel, Unframed $75 Available at Studio 151 Fine Art Gallery Call gallery 843-579-9725 or Email the gallery |
September 22, 1st Day of Fall
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September 22, 1st Day of Fall
The clouds are still BIG, PUFFY and COLORFUL! Today is hte 1st day of fall and the thunderstorms hovered around us late in the afternoon, rumbling but not a drop of rain. 6 x 6 oil on ampersand panel, Unframed $75 Available at Studio 151 Fine Art Gallery Call gallery 843-579-9725 or Email the gallery |
September 23, Autumn Sunrise
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September 23, Autumn Sunrise
I got up early again today to catch the sunrise! It's not often that I do and would be awake enough to actually paint! At 7:15, this is what my wake up call looks like! It is the 1st full day of fall. I love the late summer and fall skies as the colors and clouds are a painter's dream! 6 x 6 oil on linen panel, Framed 
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Sept 24, 2016, Sunset Clouds
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September 24, Sunset Clouds
I took this photo at 7PM on the creek after a boat ride. The sunset colors were magnificently purple! 5 x 7 oil on panel, Framed 
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September 25, September Moon
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September 25, September Moon
It's almost a full moon and it will be a Super Moon in a day or two! This was at about 6:35 PM and there was still a lot of light in the sky and a few fluffy clouds hovered below the moon. The marsh and trees are in their early fall deep greens still. But I think it will be changing soon! 5 x 7 oil on linen panel, Framed 
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September 26, Afternoon Clouds
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September 26, Afternoon Clouds
The clouds these days are really great in the late afternoon. Ever changing, big and puffy and colorful! 6 x 6 oil on ampersand panel, Unframed 
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September 27, Hanging On The Fence
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September 27, Hanging On The Fence
These wildflowers are on the fence across the street from us. As I walk out to catch the mail or walk Bella, they have captured me. So I paint them! 6 x 6 oil on ampersand panel, Unframed $75 Available at Studio 151 Fine Art Gallery Call gallery 843-579-9725 or Email the gallery |
September 28, Morning
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September 28, Morning
I was in awe of the morning view across and down the creek today. I actually forgot to take a photo but I stood there for several minutes, just taking in all the colors of the sky and marsh and reflections. I then went to my sketch book and wrote down what I saw, made a sketch taking special notes on where the light and shadows are. It was just another beautiful morning on the Toogoodoo Creek! 5 x 7 oil on canvas, Framed $195 Available at Studio 151 Fine Art Gallery Call gallery 843-579-9725 or Email the gallery |
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September 29, Just Before The Fork.
It is high tide and this spot is just before the fork in the creek. I love how the water is peeking through the marsh grasses and the distant tree lines are seen because of the curve in the creek. 5 x 7 oil on linen panel Framed $195 Available at Studio 151 Fine Art Gallery |
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September 30, Afternoon Clouds
It was late in the day when I took this photo down the creek. The sky was full of clouds and it just seemed so soft. 5 x 7 oil on linen panel Unframed $75 |
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October 1, Morning Shadows
On this ealry morning, the sun was casting some long shadows across the marsh. The marsh is still green and there are some wildflowers on the edge peaking over the tall grasses. 5 x7 oil on linen panel Framed $195 |
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October 2, Afternoon Clouds
On this late afternoon, the entrance of the Toogoodoo Creek has the barn or building that has always attracted my attention. The afternoon clouds were heavy and colorful. 6 x 8 oil on Ampersand panel $195 |
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October 3, Moon Rise
It is about 6:30 pm and the moon rise was reflecting over the water with some low lying clouds. 5 x 7 oil on linen panel Unframed $75 Available at Studio 151 Fine Art Gallery |
October 4, October Moon Rise
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October 4, October Moon Rise
Another great moon evening! It was about 7:30 PM and the moon was a bright orangy yellow coming up over the tree line across the marsh and creating some great cloud and water reflections. 5 x 7 oil on linen panel Unframed $75 Available at Studio 151 Fine Art Gallery |
October 5, 5:28 PM Sunset
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October 5, 5:28 PM Sunset
It is late afternoon and the sun is setting and throwing some grayish purplish clouds across the sky and and over the marsh and trees. 5 x 7 oil on linen panel Unframed $75 |
October 6, White Point
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October 6, White Point
It was 1 in the afternoon when I snapped this photo from the boat as we entered the creek. The clouds were heavy and full. I can't remember if it rained after but it sure looks like it! This is one of my favorite spots to go by in the boat as we go in or out of the creek. 5 x 7 oil on linen panel All proceeds were for the St Paul's Exchange Club. 
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October 8, Remnants of Matthew
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October 8, Remnants of Matthew
October 8, 2017 was the day Hurricane Matthew came by us and filled our property with the overflowing creek. It was also my 63rd birthday! The storm eye actually came over land around Cape Romane (north of Charleston) but not after creating flooding and wind damage all along our coastline. This is about 3 PM as the storm was leaving our area with trailing cloud storms. 8 x 10 oil on canvas Framed $395 |
October 10, October Sunrise
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October 10, October Sunrise
Sunrise this morning was beautiful. The sky colors were yellow, pink, purple with a hint of blue trying to peak in and the creek reflected it all! We don't have the fall colors in the trees this year but it's in the sky! 5 x 7 oil on linen panel, Unframed 
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October 12, 7:45 AM
October is following along with September's fabulous sunrises! And they are getting later and later! This was 7:45 AM! Yellow horizon with hazy pink, purply broken up layers. 8 x 10 oil on linen panel, Framed, $400.00 |
October 11, October Rose
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October 11, October Rose
It is just before 7 in the evening and the sun is glowing all shades of rose, pink, purple across the sky and water. 5 x 7 oil on canvas, painted on sides, no frame required $75 |
October 13, Creek Currents
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October 13, Creek Currents
It's about 5:30 PM and the sun is low and the marsh grass is glowing and the creek tide is high and running fast. You can actually see the current in the water. 5 x 7 oil on linen panel, Unframed $75 Available at Studio 151 Fine Art Gallery |
October 14, Morning Bliss
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October 14, Morning Bliss
This was at 7:40 AM. The sky and water ran all together. The trees created a break between the yellowy and pinky/purply colors. It was just bliss! 5 x 7 oil on linen panel, Unframed $75 Available at Studio 151 Fine Art Gallery |
Oct 17, 2016 Hazy Morning
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October 17, Hazy Morning
It's about 10 AM and the distant trees around the bend of the creek are still hazy in the morning sun. I loved the color differences! 5 x 7 Plein air oil on linen panel Unframed $75 |
Oct 18, 2016 King Tide
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October 18, King Tide
Today, there is another king tide in SC which means a lot of roads are closed again! More flooding, yeah! But it makes for a beautiful watery marsh scene! 6 x 6 oil on ampersand panel, Unframed $75 |
Oct 20, 2016, Creek Reflections
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Oct 20, Creek Reflections
It was about 2 in the afternoon and the clouds were bright and the reflections were great in the creek. 6 x 6 oil on linen panel, Unframed $75 Available at Studio 151 Fine Art Gallery Call gallery 843-579-9725 or Email the gallery |
October 21, October Morning
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October 21, October Morning
It is about 10:30 in the morning and the air is a bit cooler but the late morning sun is creating a light, yellowy hazy sky that glimmers over the tops of the bushes and marsh grasses. 8 x 10 oil on canvas, Framed $395 Available at Studio 151 Fine Art Gallery |
Oct 22, 2016, Fallen Oak
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October 22, Fallen Oak
After Hurricane Matthew, there are still a lot of trees that are down. This one is in the field across the marsh, You can see the roots and ground it unearthed when it toppled. 5 x 7 oil on gallery wrap canvas, no frame needed $75 |
October 23, October Sunrise Colors
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October 23, October Sunrise Colors
This morning, the cloud cover was dark but yet colorful! There were pinks, grays, dark blues, yellows, greens all in the clouds and in the water reflections. This was about 7:15 AM down the creek. 8 x 10 oil on canvas,Framed, $395 |
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October 24, Toogoodoo Streaming
Love this air stream that has been parked across the creek from us for a while but it is no longer there! Glad that I was able to capture some photo references for it before it departed. 6 x 8 palette knife on panel 
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Oct 25, 2016 Light On The Trees
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October 25, Light On The Trees
The sun is low in the sky and shining on the trees and marsh. The tree trunks are light in color and the marsh grasses glow! 5 x 7 plein air oil on linen panel, Unframed $75 |
October 26, Sunset Marsh Glow
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October 26, Sunset Marsh Glow
It is late in the afternoon and the sky is showing many colors of the sun and clouds dropping behind the trees. The creek is glistening from the reflections. 5 x 7 oil on canvas, gallery wrap, framing is optional $75 |
Oct 27, 2017 High Noon On The Creek
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October 27, High Noon On The Creek
It was about mid day and the sun was just slightly past over head so the tops of the trees were lit but there were still reflections on the creek from the grasses. 8 x 10 oil on linen panel, Framed, $395 |
October 28, Low Tide
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October 28, Low Tide
This is a deep water creek but on the marsh side it does go dry at low tide. There is an average of 7-9 ft tidal range here which is a lot! As the water runs out, so do the fish and crabs and the oyster beds are high and dry buy only for a few hours. 5 x 7 oil on linen panel Unframed $75 |
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October 30, Two Old Guys and a Cast Net
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October 30, Two Old Guys and a Cast Net
These 2 guys sometime stay up late to cast for shrimp during fishing season. It's always cold and rarely do I join them. But tonight I did and was pleased to capture a couple of photos to paint later. Two old guys and their cast net. 8 x 10 oil on canvas, NFS |
Oct 31, 2016 Swinton Creek
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October 31, Swinton Creek
Swinton Creek at high tide. As I cross over the low bridge, I love seeing the changes in the marsh with the tide changes and marsh grass colors. The sun is almost overhead but there is still a strong shadow crossing the marsh from the trees to the side. 5 x 7 oil on panel, Framed $195 Available at Studio 151 Fine Art Gallery Call gallery 843-579-9725 or Email the gallery |
November 2, November Clouds
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November 2, November Clouds
On this November day, the clouds were differnt shades of gray with some blue sky peeping out here and there. It was high tide as I drove acoss the Swinton Creek bridge and snapped some drive by photos. 5 x 7 oil on canvas, Unframed |
Nov 4, 2016 November Morning
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November 4, November Morning
It is about 10 - 11 AM and the sky is a light color and there aren't any clouds. It 's a pretty day, a bit cooler now and the grasses and trees are starting to look like fall. It's high tide and you can see the creek winding around the bend. 5 x 7 oil on linen panel, Framed 
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Nov 5, 2016 Down The Creek
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November 5, Down The Creek
It's just past mid day now but the sky still has the brightness and coolness of the mid day light with lots of reflections. Walk About boat and the 3 docks are down the creek. I changed the red roof from a green to add some color and life to the scene. 9 x 12, oil on linen panel Contact the artist |
Nov 6, 2016 Late Afternoon Cirrus
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November 6, Late Afternoon Cirrus
The photo for this was taken at about 5 PM. The clouds were light, wispy but had a bit of an early sunset glow. 5 x 7 oil on linen panel, Unframed $75 Available at Studio 151 Fine Art Gallery Call gallery 843-579-9725 or Email the gallery |
Oyster Creek, Nov 11, 2015
My plein air set up on the fishing boat. My mini pochade box made out of a cigar box.
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November 11, Oyster Creek
It's early fall and I'm out fishing with Bruce on one of my favorite creeks. Oyster Creek. Not sure if that is the real name but that's what I call it because there are tons of oyster beds in the creek and there is an oyster farm towards the end of it. It was late afternoon and the sun was starting to go down. The fishing was slack so I pulled out the paints. Got a good start on it there but the gnats came out so had to put the finishing touches on the painting in my studio. For a photo of our catch of day, go to my blog. 5 x 7 plein air oil on canvas panel 
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November 14, Shades of Gray
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November 14, Shades of Gray
Today was a gray November day. Low lying gray clouds kept the sky covered all day. Late in the day, about 5 PM, when the sun was starting to fade away, the grays burst into different shades. Purpley gray high, pale, pale bluish gray low and the sunset casting a pale pinky gray color very low. Then the distant trees are also a hazy greenish purpley gray and the water is reflecting a them all into a steel gray. 5 x 7 oil on linen panel, Unframed $75 Available at Studio 151 Fine Art Gallery Call gallery 843-579-9725 or Email the gallery |
November 21, Tree Tops On A Late Afternoon, Late Fall
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November 21, Tree Tops On A Late Afternoon, Late Fall
It is about 5PM on a fall day. The sky is a bit gloomy out over the creek today. It has rained off and on all day. The trees are starting to show the fall colors of mostly brown. 4 x 6 plein air oil on canvas panel Unframed $75 |
11-29 All Good!
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November 29, All Good!
Today, I was a boat mechanic helper. We had to do some engine work on Summer Breeze where he needed some help. On my way to check the engine overboard water discarge, this is what I saw! A beautiful glowing sunset. The dark clouds were mixed with the glowing clouds. It was quite a beautiful sight. And a relief to know that the overboard discharge was good! I quickly photographed the scene and declared the ALL GOOD! 8 x 10 oil on canvas, framed $395 Available at Studio 151 Fine Art Gallery Call gallery 843-579-9725 or Email the gallery |
December 1, 7:18 AM Sunrise!
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December 1, 7:18 AM Sunrise!
This morning at 7:18 AM, the sky and clouds were magnificent! I had to photograph the scene before my 1st cup of coffee! The morning sun was peeking behind the trees across the marsh and through the tree tops. 5 x 7 oil on linen panel, Framed $200 DONATION TO ST PAUL'S EXCHANGE CLUB For information on bidding, contact artist |
December 2, Foggy Fields
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December 2, Foggy Fields 7:22 AM
The sky this morning at 7:22 AM was a cool gray with sunrise color bands along the horizon. The fields across the marsh were foggy. We've been experiencing fog lately with the warmer weather. 5 x 7 oil on linen panel Contact Studio 151 Fine Art Gallery |
December 3, 6:43 AM
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December 3, 6:43 AM
The early morning sky today has a lot of pinks and yellows especially where the sunrise is peeking though the tops of the trees. 5 x 7 oil on linen panel Contact Studio 151 Fine Art Gallery |
Warm December Day, Dec 10, 2015
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December 10, Warm December Day
The days have been very warm so far this December. Today the sky was blue and clear, not a cloud to be found. The marsh is starting to turn brown and gold which really shows up late in the afternoon but at mid day, it still looks green. The greens are darker and duller now with some browns in the trees. It is low tide now. This one is painted with a palette knife and is very abstract..y looking. Very different from some of the others. But you can still see the marsh grass, mud, water and field beyond the trees. 6 x 6 plein air oil on wood panel Unframed $75 |
December 12, 2015
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December 12, December Greens
Another beautiful warm December day in S Carolina! This was about 4 pm in the afternoon, painted plein air. The marsh grasses are getting lighter, golden color. The trees are still dark green with some browns here and there. This is a bit larger than the others and is a square format. Ready to be framed! Done with a brush, en plein air! 8 x 8 on canvas panel Unframed $75 |
December 21, 2015, First Day of Winter
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December 21, First Day of Winter
Today is the first day of winter. The sky looks like winter but it doesnt' feel like winter! It's about 70 degrees today! The sky has the light colors of winter but the greens of the trees and marsh are still .... green! 5 x 7 oil on linen panel Unframed $75 |
December 25, Lowcountry Christmas
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December 25, Lowcountry Christmas
A Lowcountry Christmas morning offering peace and goodwill to all. On this Christmas morning, the sunrise colors were magical. We had soft yellows, pinks, purples in the sky and in the water relections. The oak tree hanging over the creek really didn't have ornaments but it might now! 5 x 7 oil on canvas, Framing not required $75 |
New Years Eve, Dec 31, 2015
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December 31, New Year's Eve, 4 PM
Painted en plein air. It's still warm outside but it looks a bit cold and dreary. The rain is coming and it's been very humid! And winter is a few days away, we think. The grasses and trees are still green and the fields beyond the trees are a pretty green! 4 x 6 PleinAir oil on canvas panel Unframed $75 |