Leo Carillo Reflections

This is a stretch of Leo Carillo State Beach in Southern California. It's been a favorite beach since I was a small child.  The rocky outcrops are full of caves and there is even a natural tunnle leading from one cove to another.

The beach has been the setting for movies such as Journey to the Center of the Earth and Beach Blanket Bingo among others.  It's also a popular surfing break.

On this particular day we went with some of our grandkids to explore the tide pools.  Not every day is sunny in SoCal, but the overcast and foggy days have their own charm.

Painted this in studio on 140# Arches cold pressed paper.

Here is another recent painting entitled O, Deer.  Play on words suggested by my granddaughter Emma. 

It's been a while since I've posted on this blog.  I've actually set up a website for my artwork at spencermackayfineart.com.  I've also started a newsletter that you can subscribe to from the website.

I've been trying to paint more and decided to post a couple of my recent endeavors.  This painting is entitled: Solstice Canyon Sycamore and is painted in watercolor on 300# arches cold-pressed paper. 

I've recorded a time-lapse video of the creation of the painting with a voice over explaing what I am doing while I paint.

Here is the link to my Youtube video: https://youtu.be/WvSWKdXlQDk

I'll try to post more, please feel free to comment.