After the Storm

April 8, 2008

This storm painting was done from a different angle yesterday evening, looking out from our balcony in Albufeira, Portugal. The seas built-up to about an 18 foot surf crashing the beaches, making for very dramatic light and wind conditions.

This morning, however, it is raining feircely, the sun has disappeared and the wind is still howling across the Atlantic. In the Pacific Northwest, I refer to this as “Rain air” painting, done from an indoor perch, looking outside. I will be working today from photos taken yesterday in a sweet little fishing town, Farragudo, near Portiamo, just 40 km west of here. I remain hopeful for better weather conditions to get outside with easel and painting materials, as we will be here through Saturday.

After the storm
After the storm