Picking Up Lunch

Picking Up Lunch

10 x 20 

oil on aluminum 

I was bummed when Picking Up Lunch didn't

get into the OPA Show, but that's the

way things go. No worries.

There's always another show.

This painting is headed back home to Va. Beach and will

be available through Beach Gallery.

The show is called Life On The Lynnhaven.

One of my favorite things about growing up in that area are the ospreys.

They were almost wiped out because of DDT used

in the 60's and it's wonderful to see them

make a come back.

They have unique characteristics including mating for life and 

often returning to the same nest to breed in year after year. My favorite 

osprey watching spot is Seashore State Park in Va. Beach.

Thanks for following along:)

P.S.- I just want to add that photographing this painting
is very different on the aluminum because it's
hard to capture the shiny surface peeking through like
it looks in ambient light.
If there are any top notch photographers out there with some
tips for me, please share.
Thanks!