End of the Beach

This is the end of the beach and is the quiet end in Sayulita, Mexico. There are no commercial places and it is not good for surfing. It is early morning and the shadows cross the beach. The two land masses in the background were overcast when I started the painting but as the sun got higher, they show some color. I use a Soltek easel which I worry about in the sand. Usually I carry small plastic bags to cover the legs at the end but I did not have them with me. It seems as though everything is still in working order as I have used it since.

Morning on the Beach

I painted this picture of the beach in Sayulita, Mexico on my first day. It is a feeling of warmth and familiarity when getting to this place. Lots of beach and crashing waves. Lots of familiar faces and eateries. This is early in the morning before many are down to the beach. The surfers are out there waiting for the perfect wave and a few fishermen are casting. I have never seen them catch a fish. It's okay since they enjoy it.

Morning Beachtime

Just Returned from a couple of weeks in Mexico on the Pacific. It was warm, sunny and very restful. I did a lot of reading, eating and some painting. What a life. There is an urge to paint everyday, but good books also have a strong attraction for me. My group likes to party and eat and we had lots of good food. I helped prepare some of it and we found plenty of places with fish. Did this painting early one morning with Susan who hadn't painted for a long time. I took my time and helped her get things started. It is fun to see someone excited about painting again. She is off and running now that she got her painting done. Love Mexico.

Beach Parking

This is another variation on an alley to the beach in Sayulita, Mexico. I painted and sketched many of the routes to the beach and have used them for paintings. We stayed out of town and the beach extends quite a long way from town so there are plenty of paths to the beach. I think that the horse was for hire in this situation.