Ocean Sand Dunes for Green Thumb SundayGreen Thumb Sunday BlogrollHow to join Green Thumb SundayLast week's post featured sand dunes along the ocean in the spring.This week, I backed up from where we were standing, and included a glimpse of the ocean along with the windswept sand dunes.On the other side of the dunes there is a long beach that stretches down to the water.We were not able to access
Dunes and Grasses for Green Thumb SundayGreen Thumb Sunday BlogrollHow to join Green Thumb SundaySticking with the grass theme of the last couple of Sundays, this week's photo has grass growing in the sand dunes.We do not have many sand dunes along this part of New England - most of our shores are pretty rocky and rugged.We found this little stretch of sand dunes in the spring, and they were marke
Wagner Pointe is one of the most exclusive communities of Dunes West, and it has custom built homes that are marsh front and/ or on the golf course. Most of the homes in Wagner Pointe have over an acre of land with beautifully landscaped yards. Dunes west is a gated community in Mount Pleasant South Carolina. With a beautiful club house, two resort style pools, water slide, tennis courts and a awa
Just off I90 in Eastern Washington, near the city of Moses Lake, there is the Grant County ORV Area. This area is one of the few true sand dunes ORV areas in Washington state.
If you’ve never been there, Jerry posted up a report on the forum with a lot of photos from his trip on [...]
About This Painting:Title: Fog Lifting Over the DunesMedia: acrylicSize: 20 in X 16 in (50.8 cm X 40.6 cm)Price: $600,unframed + $20 s/h in the USAPay safely and easily with a cerdit card through Paypal.How to Purchase:send me an email
Few weeks back, I went on a Desert Safari. It was one fun-filled evening! Here are some pictures I clicked, with a bit of poetry added to each :)
The dunes lay so calm and inviting
Ever mysterious and so beckoning
Come lose yourself in us, they say
Serenity lending the mind astray
A roller coaster ride in these sands
Simply thrilling, so full of romance
Relying on the skills of of one man
About This Painting:Title: Hammonasset Snack ShackMedia: acrylicSize: 12 in X 10 in (30.5 cm X 25.4 cm)Price: $325 USD + $7s/h in the USAPay safely and easily wih a credit card through PaypalHow to Purchase:send me an email
Suzuki Rockstar Energy OTSFF's Tyler Medaglia claimed his first ever national motocross victory on Sunday at Gopher Dunes in Courtland, Ontario aboard his RM-Z450.
Medaglia devoured the heavy sand to register 3-1 motos and the overall for the day to climb fro...
Straight out of the what the fuck files comes this bit of info from Bloody Disgusting regarding a cross promotion between Platinum Dunes, the people behind a lot of the recent remakes, and Hasbro, the people who brought you Candy Land. Hasbro acquired a lot of properties from Parker Brothers when they went tits up [...]
Great places to visit in Morocco are: Merzouga’s Erg Chebbi Sahara DunesMarrakesh the Red Chaotic cityBou Iblane Mountains and surrounding villagesGorges du Todra and all villages after: Imilchil and Agoudal Draa Valley and Tinfou Sand Dunes near ZagoraAit Ben-Haddou Kasbah UNESCO villageChefchaouen Blue painted city on the mountains I could practicall
Visitors to Morocco have often been tempted by pictures with the proverbial palm tree somewhere in the frame. But fewer and fewer of these trees are now around, and at this rate of decline the visitors of the future might not find any at all. The picture is changing; it is now of the Sahara desert advancing into once-green stretches. More than 22 000 ha of arable land disappear under the desert ev
About This Painting:Title: Dunes EmergingMedia: acrylicSize: 24 in X 20 in (61 cm X 50.8 cm)Price: $1050,unframed + $20 s/h in the USAPay safely and easily with a crdit card through PaypalHow to Purchase:send me an email
Okay so these are not dunes, it is a little path along the water. For some reason the song made me thing of “If You Like Piña Coladas…”.
This morning Dad and I took a walk from the house to the harbor and I, of course, took my camera with me. I was going to take [...]
Woohoo!!!!!!! I have finally chosen where to go for an adventure this year!! Yippee!!!After my fall at the end of December 2006, I wasn't really up for anything adventurous last year, but it is now time to dust off my hiking boots and get myself back on track. All I can say is "Move aside Indiana Jones"...lol! library photographSo, as you have probably guessed by the title of this post, I am going
The Glamis Sand Dunes are the most popular off-road destination in Southern California. Hundreds of thousands of visitors arrive on various holiday weekends, often grouping in popular areas during specific times of the day, such as Oldsmobile Hill in the afternoon and Gecko Road in the afternoon. The BLM estimates that over 1.4 million visitors come to these sand dunes each year for day-use riding
Many local organizations come together to sponsor this event with all proceeds going to the Homelake Veterans resident fund. The poker run starts off at the Colorado State Veterans Center at Homelake, after the flag raising ceremony at 9:00am, run sign up starts at 8:00 am, 15 bucks a hand and that includes lunch. After the poker [...]
About This Painting:Title: Coastal EnergyPainted on a 3/4" cradled wooden panel, ready to hang.Media: acrylicSize: 14 in X 11 in (35.6 cm X 27.9 cm)Price: $350, + $10 s/h in the USAHow to Purchase:send me an email
The different sand formations around Mui Ne are a major attraction after its beaches. The sand ranges from pure white to gold in the Bau Trang (White Lake), to a fiery red in other areas.We visited several sand formations including the red sand dunes in Fairy Stream and Red Canyon, the white sand dunes in Bau Trang as well as the yellow (gold) sand dunes. If not for the cluster pine trees by the lake, one would think it's a desert in Africa or the Middle East. In Bau Trang, you can ride a horse up the dunes or slide down on a makeshift sled which small kids will tout to you.We booked this afternoon tour in Ham Tien Beach. It was US$14 per person but we had the 4x4 all to ourselves. The ride around was a blast as I enjoyed the wind hit my face as we stood behind the jeep.
The Dunes West Property in Mount Pleasant SC has a rich history behind it. Some of first inhabitants were the Sewee Indians, a relative of a signatory of the Declaration of Independence, and an Italian Prince and Princess just to name a few. Now people of all ages, backgrounds and status reside in Dunes West.
The Dunes West Golf Course and Club House is located on the site of a historic plantat
About This Painting:Title : Coast and CloudsMedia: acrylicSize: 18 in X 18 in (45.7 cm X 45.7 cm)Price: $625, + $20 s/h in the USACurrently in a gallery show, please contact me for availability.How to Purchase:send me an email
White Wash Dunes is quickly becoming one of our favorite destinations. It offers alot of varied riding terrain with fantastic scenery. The above photo was taken about 50 feet from our trailer, so quick access to terrain is an understatement. The popular ten mile canyon trail is also near by. Click our links below for our trip reports, or click on the map to enlarge.
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About This Painting:Title: Overlooking the DunesMedia: acrylic on cradled 1.5: woodSize: 18 in X 18 in (45.7 cm X 45.7 cm)Price: $625 + $25.00 s/h in the USAPay safely and easily through PaypalHow to Purchase:send me an email
Dunes in BloomIsle of Palms, South Carolina28 August 1997There is nothing quite like coming upon sand dunes in full flower. These dunes lined the path to the Isle of Palms beach where the little pink house sat.All things considered, even though my life was in flux and I was making do out of a suitcase in strange temporary quarters preparing for another European tour, I was a quick drive to a very nice beach and that alone made all the difference. That, and my little box of paints.Dunes in BloomIsle of Palms, South CarolinaWatercolor on cold press Lana paper4 x 6", archival mat & backing to 8 x 10"US$ 295 + USPS Priority Shipping Choose shipping US International Special edition of 5 signed and numbered $39 giclée printsEvery Sunday I post a new painting and st
These are the homes for the stars! Why not buy here and be a star too?This is a one of a kind community on the Intercoastal Waterway andthe Grand Dunes golf course. This community ALSO has great security features.Buy now while you can get a home under a MILLION dollars! The home above is 2100 heated square feet of LUXURIOUS living! Priced @ only $750,000! This home is at the starting price!Consists of 3 Bedrooms and 2 bathsSpanish Tile RoofStuccoLawn sprinler systemMany more features within home and community!Homes priced from $750K ~ $4MIL!!! Largest home consists of over 6,000 luxurious heated sqare feet of living space!Boasts 5 Bedrooms and 5.5 bathsThis is a true mansion!Situated on .64 acre lotPriced @ $3,750,000!Come home today!!!Grand Dunes homes Myrtle B
Dunes Watercolor on Indian Village paper 4 x 6", archival mat & backing to 8 x 10" US$ 85 + USPS Priority Shipping Choose shipping US International Amazing what a difference a switch of paper brings! I'm away from the smooth hot press for a while. Come visit my watercolor studies and, Friday already?, time for a video at My Great Day.
Fence along the Dunes Watercolor on cold press moleskine watercolor paper 3 1/2 x 5 1/2", archival mat & backing to 8 x 10" US$ 70 + USPS Priority Shipping Choose shipping US International
Here are the six large square landscapes that will be the focal point of my next show at Friends & Co., Madison, CT. The show will include approx. 9 more pieces that follow this theme of restful, meditative landscapes. The show is called Landscapes of Peace. Any of you out there who are in the area are more than welcome to come to the opening, Sunday, February, 24th at 3:30 , I'd love to meet you!
The Victory Heights Golf Residential and Development LLC, has announced that it has been officially handed over the Dunes Golf Course in Dubai Sports City by the golf course contractor, Septech Emirates LLC. Victory Heights is the real estate joint venture between Arcapita, the Bahrain-based investment bank, and the Dubai Sports City.The Dunes Golf Course, the 18-hole signature course has been designed by the world golfing champion, Ernie Els. Troon Golf, the world-leader in golf course management, marketing and operations. It is expected to begin the pre-launch maintenance operations prior to official launch during the beginning of the year.The General Manager of Victory Heights, Yasser Abdulla, has confirmed that Victory Heights has issued a "taking over certificate" to Septech Emirates LLC. He added that The Dunes is expected to be the most exciting and challenging courses.The Dunes Golf Course is positioned among 28 hectares of rolling dunes and native vegetation that combines a tr
The Dunes Golf Course in the Dubai Sports City is in its final stages of completion, and is all set for play towards the end of the year.The course is officially being planned for inauguration during December 2007, so that there will be sufficient time for the course to mature before its launch.The infrastructure that was required for supporting the 211 acre site is now all ready. The course has been supplied with 50kms of piping to provide irrigation, supported by a pump station that has the capacity to supply more than two million gallons of water every eight hours, and various other necessary amenities.The Dunes is an eighteen-hole signature golf course that is designed by Ernie Els, and is expected to be the central point of the Victory Heights in the Dubai Sports City.Dubai Sports City is the first sports city in the world, built for the purpose. It is located on 50 million square feet of land in the Dubailand development. The Sports City features four wonderful stadiums a cricket
Sea Trees on the Dunes. (seascape2)Dry sand beneath my feet. Cotton grass shuddering in the sea breeze. The smell of hot pine resin on the air. A long way off I can hear the waves and children are shouting. It is like a lullaby. This place makes me think of my childhood, long hot summers in Cornwall, forgetting completely about school, rain or grey skies. Where I was became a desert island and I became Robinson Crusoe. As I push my feet into the hot sand I know that it is never really lost, that island in my mind, the endless summer of childhood. It is sweet to be able to step back into it for a little while. 25.5cm x 20.5cm. 10in x 8in.Oil. Painting 008This painting is for sale:85 pounds (UK) 170 dollars (USA) and 126 euros (Europe). This includes the postage.
It is embarrassing to admit that I somehow missed Tim’s note (on the sidebar) explaining the banner picture at the top of the blog. Ahem. Sorry about that, Dear. I should have known that a conscientious blogophile like you would be sure to identify the picture for our readers.
While we were visiting my family in Michigan, we had the opportunity to go to the Sleeping Bear Dunes with my parents and my brother’s three children. I have to write about our dune adventure lest people (who, like me, didn’t read Tim’s note) think the picture at the top of the blog is just some random shot of the beach and nearby lake.
And, frankly, a rather boring picture at that.
Well, in our defense, that isn’t just some dull old two-dimensional shot of sand and water, it’s where we stood overlooking the water, 400 + feet above Lake Michigan on a mountain (okay, hill) of sand. Sand that we were going to climb DOWN. Truly a picture fraught with danger and excitement.
Thanks to RegisGrandaddy's Concrete Dunes are the rare and critically accliamed recordings that have heralded a movement towards the groupís vintage electronic textures. The colection includes 2 previously unreleased songs in addition to 6 import only tracks plus select tracks off their debut e.p. A Pretty Mess By This One Band. Also included is an out of print gem, "Why Would I Want to Die". Concrete Dunes documents the early development of Grandaddyís evolved space rock sounds, which are further in evidence on 2000's superb Sophtware Slump.
Whoooo-hooooo! Tonight I was just watching an old rerun of CSI when Bran called and wanted to know if I wanted to catch some air over at the Dunes. You don't have to twist my arm. Put some cold ones in the cooler, grabbed my board and went to get Bran. It was awesome! Nice cool night with the ocean mist just rolling in and some moonlight to skate with too. I did a fakie down the stairs and an awesome kickflip. Bran did some grinding on the rails. After we had been there for a while, these 2 gorgeous girls came over to ask us if we had a smoke. Too bad for us that we didn't or we might have just had company for the night! The girls went on in search of smokes and we were gettin' pretty beat from skating for 4 hours. On the way home we stopped at Taco Bell and I ordered 5 Taco Supremes, 2 bean burritos and a quesadillo. Just a snack! I'll dance it all off tomorrow anyway.
Morning Dunes Daily Impressionist PaintingAbout This Painting:Beautiful morning at the shore. I sat at a picnic table and caught the early morning sun warming up the dunes.Media: oilSize: 8 in X 6 in (20.3 cm X 15.2 cm)Price: $100 USDHow to Purcase Buy this painting on PayPal click herePrice: $100 USDOr, send me an email
Cottage in the Dunes.15cm x 10cm. 6 in x 4in.Oil gesso board.I am feeling better now, went out for a bit of “fresh” and did a little oil sketch. I like these little quick sketches but they are just that, little and quick. They have the advantage of being fresh and fluid but I cannot bring myself to charge much for them. So there you go, a little bargain maybe.30 pounds (UK) 58 dollars (USA) and 42euros (Europe). This includes the postage.
Panzer Elite Action follows the story of three tank commanders and their crew. The German commander, pumped by the fast success in Poland and France, moves on to the Eastern Front and the brink of victory with the taking of Stalingrad. We meet the Russian commander in desperate straits as he helps defend Stalingrad, and follow him as the tide turns against the Germans and he joins the massive tank battle of Kursk.The American commander enters the war on the Normandy Beachhead on D-Day. After the struggle for the Bocage, he defends the German outbreak at the Battle of the Bulge, and then drives on to the victorious crossing of the Rhine.Features:# Command your tank through 18 missions over 3 different campaigns and experience the biggest battles of the 2nd World War – from Stalingrad to the tank battle of Kursk to the Beaches of Normandy# Become the leader of your own squad and employ a wealth of strategies# The fast paced, action packed game puts you right into the battlefield filled
Westbrook Dunes Daily PaintingAbout This Painting:A larger painting though still comfortable dimensions for an average size room. Eventhough this is a larger piece it is still a daily painting completed over the course of one day. If you love long walks on the beach, the rhythm of the waves and the caress of the wind on your face than this painting should make you feel great!Media: oilSize: 20 in X 16 in (50.8 cm X 40.6 cm)Price: $500 USDHow to Purchase:Price: $500 USD plus $10 USD s/h Or, send me an email
Westbrook Dunes, 16 x20, oilTo Purchase contact: jan.blencowe@comcast.netThis painting was done as a demonstration for my landscape painting class at the Tracy Art Center. I'm pleased with the variety of earthy colors in this and the composition. I think it really captures the lonley, rugged feeling of the dunes in the off season. Sand DunesSea waves are green and wet,But up from where they die,Rise others vaster yet,And those are brown and dry.They are the sea made landTo come at the fisher town,And bury in solid sandThe men she could not drown.She may know cove and cape,But she does not know mankindIf by any change of shape,She hopes to cut off mind.Men left her a ship to sink:They can leave her a hut as well;And be but more free to thinkFor the one more cast-off shell.Robert Frost
8x10 inchesoil on panel500.00silver or gold framePurchase HERE Painters Tip Use a range of values in your painting for more interest and variety. A painting with no contrast or variety of values can be boring. Think about thirds in value and contrast, perhaps using two thirds light, one third dark, two thirds dark, one third light or in other words, making light or dark dominate the composition with a bit of medium and light/dark rather than even distribution of values throughout the painting.
Dunes, scratchboard on claybord, 24" x 30",giclee availableA young man and his dog on the beach after winding their way through the dunes, stand silently to watch the moon peek through night clouds. The dunes with their ebb and flow textures and colors, have been an inspiration to me for many years. These dunes are on McGrath beach in Ventura, CA. The colors in this drawing are blues, violets, mustards and sharp whites. From my original scratchboard drawing. This piece has won several awards.
Path Through the Dunes, 8x10, oil
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After several days of "junk food" paintings I decided it was time to get back outside. Gray skies, muted colors and no shadows to speak of flatten out this scene. All those elements combine to produce a restful feeling of solitude on the deserted path to the beach.
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Wind blown sand is hard to keep out of your eyes when It's coming from a smooth dune buggy tire spinning down the beach. I loved going with Dad and his friends when they were called out to look for people who became lost. It was a massive area and it was very easy to become lost with nothing out there but white sand. I remember on the fourth of July there were hundreds of people and hundreds of dune buggies hoards camping all along from Pismo Beach ramp all the way to Muscle Rock which was a stretch about two miles long .
We would drive up and down the beach, looking for buggies stuck in the surf or people who ran out of gas, or even needing a jump. Dad had a 56 Studebaker 440 along with a three quarter racing cam I really don't remember what all of that meant but I know it was fast. Dale a good friend of dads painted the name "limping Lena" on the back of the gas tank. The frame of the buggy was 3 inch tubing the same with the roll-bars that ran from the firewall over the p
8x10 inchesacrylic on panelsilver frame500.00Purchase HERE Painters Tip More on Studio Party LocationsThen there are the possibilities of finding a host for an opening. I have long had the idea of finding a wealthy patron who is willing to host an art party, like the candle parties or Tupperware parties, or basket parties, where the hostess gets a little painting for doing the food and inviting influential friends. How about renting a vacant store front space for a day, or asking an artist with compatible work to share his/her studio for a weekend party? You could share the expenses. Don't forget rec centers, church halls and other alternative spaces like a local restaurant.When I first moved my studio back home in the building behind my house others said, "It will never work. You live too far from townâ€.My studio is 12 miles from the city, out in the rural area of the county.It has never been a problem. Most people tell me that they enjoy the drive, getting out to the co
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Last day of our trip: Went to Marcos' museum, an executing chamber, the river where we had lunch while singing with a videoke. Went to another resort, had halo halo at Herencia, where we had a family portrait :D, then we off to the sand dunes. Weee.
Laoag '08: Day 4 (River escapade, and some sand dunes)
