"Skip Fry"
Watercolor 16 x 22"
All the paintings on this page were all done on comission. I have been lucky enough to have people like what I am doing, and ask me to do paintings for them. Some of these were easy and fun for me to do, and others were more of a challenge, but I feel honored to have people ask me to do work for them. I hope everyone likes the painting I have done.
"Cheers"
Watercolor 16 x 22"
The first two paintings were done based on Ron Stoners beautiful photography. I have always admired his work, and enjoyed working on these paintings. I like the feelings he captured, and how he was able to show more than surf shots, but a time and place as well. It is the same thing I strive for in my work. This one was changed in the painting to make it a left instead of the right in the original photo, but I think it is just as effective in sharing how fun surfing can be.
"The Race"
Watercolor 16 x 22"
This one was a little harder, because it is something I am not as familiar with, but Ireally like the way the sails pop out. It is a great composition, and fun to look st.
"Vacation"
Watercolor 10 x 16"
This one shows a pretty typical scene at Mission Beach in the summer. There are all sorts of people around enjoying the sun, the beach, some ice cream, and looking at each other. The photo this painting is based on is from a while ago, but things haven't changed much since then.
"The Climb"
Watercolor 12 x 16"
This one seems like a real departure for me, since there is no water involved. But how great is it to show someone doing something out of the ordinary, and doing it well? How many spidermen are out there, who can climb upsidedown on the rocks? I love the determination on his face, and the contortion of his legs. I love it when people develop their abilities and passion for what they love to do.
"The Nose"
Watercolor 10 x 15"
This one is back to what I usually paint. It was done a while ago as a tribute to the surfer. But the best part is the fun that the painting shows. Surfing is the greatest.