Guy and I drove to the Washington coast June 16 for two days of painting. The first day we hiked down Rialto Beach to paint the sea stacks that jut out of the ocean. The hike, in soft sand, was tiring, but the views were worth it. I’m still learning how to paint in this environment.
In the afternoon, we found a good subject in the Coast Guard boats at their moorings. These boats are designed to cross the bar into the open ocean during high seas, and many dramatic rescues have been made by the Coasties. I like the way the boat inside the boat shed echoes the one outside.
On our second day, we hiked to Second Beach. This secluded beach can only be reached by hiking a strenuous trail through the woods. The rocky outcroppings and islands are amazing. There were quite a few hikers on the beach, taking in the magnificent scenery.
Guy is taking up watercolors, so he was painting alongside me. It’s much more fun to have a painting buddy who’s cheerful and a good support.
What a fun 2 days and your output shows that. These remind me of my West Coast days.
Just gets better and better!
🙂