When I was studying art, one piece of advice from my painting teacher stayed with me. He told us not to make every edge perfectly sharp. If everything is clearly defined, the painting becomes rigid. Sometimes the eye enjoys discovering…
Makes Me Wonder When I was in high school, a friend asked me a question that stayed with me for the rest of my life. He looked around, turned his palms upward, and said: “Do you ever wonder what’s really…
Hot Soup Winter in Melbourne can be a cold and windy affair, especially along the waterfront where the weather seems to have a personality of its own. On this particular afternoon, dark clouds rolled across the bay while shafts of…
I see many would be artists get concepts and emotions confused. Art deals with emotions, feelings and things that can not be explained. A concept is the opposite. For example listening to a bit of classical music, or any music…
Never Alone As I walked along the waterfront that evening, the sun was slowly sinking toward the horizon and the sky was beginning to glow with the warm colors that photographers dream about. Ahead of me, a lone figure sat…
A New Beginning Some photographs happen because of planning. Others happen because of patience. This image was taken on New Year’s Eve along the Florida coast. The sunset had been promising all afternoon, but as every photographer knows, there are…
“The difference between fine art and decor comes down to intent and purpose: fine art is created for emotional and intellectual expression, while decor is designed primarily to complement an interior space and match prevailing aesthetic trends.” Milan Art Institute…
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This guy is sitting on the rocks staring out at the ocean. We have all done this from time to time. It is at moments like this that makes us wonder what is the meaning of life anyway. As far…
Heavenly Waters ~ AI Painting ~ If you come from Hawaii you will recognize these islands. They are called the Mokulua islands. They are about a mile off the beach called Lanikai. In Hawaiian Lani means heavenly and Kai means…
This flower was mixed up with a bunch of green leaves, just part of the garden. But I noticed her! I told her that she added beauty to the whole neighborhood. It was then I realized she was very shy.…
I have mixed feelings about sailing. On the one hand it is a lovely thing to do. But on a long sail I tend to get a bit bored. It also makes me question my priorities. I don’t think sitting…
For many years I would walk on a beach almost every day. First in Hawaii, then in Australia and now in Florida. There is something so freeing about a beach. Now that I am old, I can’t recall all the…
Do you have a special place in your past that you feel is “home?” This is my special place. Lanikai Beach in Hawaii. My family lived there while I was going to school. I don’t think I fully appreciated it…
John and his son then flew back and I invited them to my house near the beach. This is a picture of them walking on the beach one late afternoon. I was so pleased to see them together. After all…
AI Painting ~~~ At dawn, the island hovered like a thought half-remembered. Each wave carried the shore a little closer, whispering promises it could never quite keep. I stood barefoot in the sand, certain that if I watched long enough,…
High Above America 4 ~ Photograph ~~~ I was flying to Salt Lake City. We broke through the upper clouds and suddenly there was this glorious golden sunset. I grabbed my camera and started shooting. I got several shots and…
Lost ~ AI Painting ~~~ I was at the beach a while ago and a young couple on their honeymoon were desperately looking for her lost wedding ring. Evidently it was very expensive and of great sentimental value because they…
No One Else At The Beach Today ~ AI Painting ~~~ Usually when I go to the beach there are a few people either swimming or sleeping or watching the kids. But today I was the only one. Where is…
I once sailed from Hawaii to California on a yacht. It was an adventure! The Pacific Ocean is very big and very different from day to day. It feels so uncaring. Some days it seemed to be my friend and…
What is the point ~ AI Painting ~~~For millions of years waves have been pounding beaches. It makes me wonder what is the point? Nothing has changed. All over the world beaches are being pounded day after day. The beaches…
Rough Surf ~ AI Painting ~~~ When I was young I was a strong swimmer and would go out and play in surf like this. One day my Dad watched me and he was freaked out. Surf like this is…
Summer Afternoon ~ AI Painting ~~~ One of the nicest things about living at the beach is getting out of the house and waking across the dunes into the infinite space of the beach. I love the days like this…
The Long Walk ~ AI PaintingWhen I lived near the beach I loved to go for long walks. Our beach stretched on for miles and miles so I could walk as far as I wanted. When I try to recall…
After Work ~ AI PaintingGrowing up in Hawaii the thing to do was to go to the beach after school. And of course this carried on for years. After work there was nothing nicer than hitting the surf. I can…
Many years ago, I spent the summer at a friend’s beach house. The best thing about youth is the wonderful feeling of no problems. You don’t have to worry about girlfriends, money, housing or a boss. Just a bit of…
I don’t know if it is just me, but I think everyone has a special experience at the beach. I can’t put my finger on it exactly, but I know when I am at the beach, everything seems to make…
I was lucky to grow up right on the beach in Lanikai, Hawaii. Lani means heavenly and kai means water. The name is perfect. There were days we called, A Lanikai Day. The water was clear and the breeze very…
Many years ago, I lived in Hawaii and I have a memory of this scene, looking out from a beach on Maui towards the island of Lanai. This is a specific space at a specific time. Einstein said the universe…
This is an AI image of some rocks off the Oregon coast. I remember driving by them one day and thinking they are fighting a losing battle. But I guess we are all doing that. For millions of years this…
One thing I have never understood is why would anyone want to go out on a sailboat? If you work hard all year and think you can relax on a sailboat, you are mistaken, it is really hard work. When…
Whenever I am at the beach I am always fascinated by the endless stream of waves that are forever rolling onto the beach, they never stop. Makes me wonder, “Why?” I suppose it is a useless question but I can’t…
This rock is being pounded by the waves. In a million years it will be gone, but that seems like forever, which makes me think about forever. When I was young I thought I would live forever. Now that I…
Have you ever gone to a clear, blue water beach and really wanted to jump in? I have seen kids who did not have a bathing suit and so their parents told them not to go in, but they somehow…
Hapuna Beach Hawaii ~ AI Painting In the 60s I would visit Hapuna Beach on the big island of Hawaii. Of all the beaches in the world, Hapuna was the best. Clear water, fun surf, hardly anyone around. It was…
Sunrise At Byron Bay ~ AI Painting Byron Bay is one of the loveliest places on Earth. It is on the east coast of Australia. I lived there for a few years and would often walk to the beach before…
AI Painting ~ I remember going to the beach and wanting to just sit and stare out at the ocean. This was very helpful. I don’t think I ever came up with any big ideas, just some intense downtime. I…
Afternoon Dip AI Painting ~ Many years ago, in Hawaii, in the afternoons we would walk on the beach and usually we would take off our shits and go for a swim. This image reminds me of the beach and…
Today it is calmThis was one summer day and I was at the beach in Elwood near Melbourne in Australia. The water was flat as glass and the sky was perfectly clear. The air was a bit crisp but the…
High Tide AI Painting ~ I spent many years growing up on a beach in Hawaii and I have wonderful memories of walking along the beach at high tide. There is a special feeling that only comes with a high…
Golden Sunset Over Ocean WavesAI created this beautiful image of a sunset. This reminds me of when I lived in Hawaii and I would watch the sunsets at Waikiki beach. One night everyone started clapping just as the sun set.…
Water Fall A friend of mine, John, asked me if I could do a waterfall painting to enhance the feng shui in his house. To be honest, I had never heard that a painting could do this, but he said…
This seascape explores the quiet beauty of a sunlit shoreline, where soft turquoise waves roll toward warm sand beneath a luminous sky. Gentle cloud formations drift across the horizon, adding balance and atmosphere to the composition. Layered brushwork brings movement…
Ai Painting This radiant seascape captures the bright, uplifting rhythm of turquoise waves moving toward a sunlit shore. With a luminous sky and shimmering water, the scene blends warmth, clarity, and ocean-side tranquility — a perfect moment of calm preserved…
Kailua Beach Surf ~ AI PaintingAbout the time I turned 10 I learned how to surf on a board. We lived near Kailua Beach in Hawaii, and I would often go there and attempt to surf. The waves broke right…
