The Ocean and the Lake

Sep 2, 2023

What is not to love about the inspiration of the ocean and lake for the landscape painter? Work on my SC State Parks series brought out these paintings that were waiting patiently for their last licks of the brush.  I enjoyed a pleasant day in my studio with the door open and the breeze blowing while I had my last session on these paintings.

Litchfield Beach, oil, 6x8 This little spot in the world gives spectacular color. I always get inspired to paint there.

Litchfield Beach, oil, 6×8, $295

This little spot in the world gives spectacular color. I always get inspired to paint there.

“Camping Island,” oil, 5X7 - there is a surprise in this painting. The Park is actually the land mass in the very back. This was our view from our dock for 20 years. We camped on the island on the right, because the island on the left always had spiders. The things a painting can help you remember. #landscapepainter #scstateparks #huntingtonbeachstatepark #stormwaterstudios #michelmcninch #coastalliving #naturelovers #landscapelovers #inspiration #artlovers #stateparks #comeoutandpaint

“Camping Island,” oil, 5X7, $195

There is a “little” surprise in this painting. The Park is actually the land mass in the very back. We camped on the island on the right, because the island on the left always had spiders. The things a painting can help you remember.

Hope memories were made for you this summer.  It is September now, and the change in the season promises to be inspiring.   Here’s to the colors of fall and cool crisp air. 

Next week, art classes in my studio resumes.  Fall is in the air.

Michel 

P. S. Last week’s paintings have companion videos on my YouTube Channel! I am up to 22 subscribers – 3 more until I reach my goal of 25. Original art of the earth’s natural beauty in your YouTube feed sounds great.

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7 Comments

  1. Robert McNinch on September 3, 2023 at 9:46 am

    I loved our camping style, party until very late then go home to our bed, then come back early in the morning. Still don’t know why we got dirty looks from the ground sleepers. hahahaha



    • Michel on September 3, 2023 at 4:07 pm

      That was a bonus! Love you.



  2. Alice on September 3, 2023 at 10:58 am

    I think Litchfield Beach resounds w tranquility. Beautiful!



    • Michel on September 3, 2023 at 4:08 pm

      Thank you so much, Alice. I get that feeling also. Ahhh



  3. Susan Neal on September 3, 2023 at 3:34 pm

    You work astounds me. Your Art and YOU are amazing!!!



    • Michel on September 3, 2023 at 4:09 pm

      Then, my dear friend, we think much the same of each other. Time for lunch. I want to hear about the trip!!



  4. Susan Burns on September 17, 2023 at 4:11 pm

    Litchfield is breathtaking and you capture it perfectly!



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