"Worth It"

 
My alarm went off at 5... dazed, I slowly pulled myself out of the cozy bed to slip on my sandals and creep out to the front door. By the time we reached the beach, I was starting to wake up. And so was the world around me. The sound of the gentle waves tried to lull me back to sleep, but the cry of the gulls, the diving pelicans, and dolphins surfacing held my attention while the sky gradually lightened and glistened off the expanse of water. Slowly the clouds moved into mesmerizing, peach-tinged shapes and I breathed in the salt and cool breeze and said thank you.
 
6 by 6 inch oil paint on cradled birch and linen panel, 1.5 inches deep, ready to hang or sit on a shelf or mantel. This painting was made with care and love in my home studio in coastal Virginia. I hope it brings joy and light to your home!