Inspiration: It's all wet

Morning Koi
Originally uploaded by Renee paints

It might be the long months of extreme heat we have endured here in Florida this year, that has inspired me to explore water in my newest paintings. I grew up in Florida so the heat and humidity should come as no suprise, but the last few weeks have been especially hot!
I welcome the memories of those summer days spent at Ponce DeLeon Springs cooling off in the clear cold waters of the spring, or swimming in the ocean off Daytona Beach.
My two newest paintings are of koi fish in waters of blues and greens. I hope they evoke a sense of refreshment. I enjoyed exploring the textures, layers of colors and reflections that are found in ponds. I am excited to continue that exploration with several more large canvasses I have just begun to work on. I hope you'll stay tuned and enjoy the view.