Galveston Gull

Galveston Gull
16x20 oil on canvas

One of my favorite cities in Texas is Galveston.  No, it doen’t have the beaufiful beaches and clear blue water of Florida, but the city of Galveston is amazing.  It’s also a great place to get away during a hot Texas summer.  The old city of Galveston still bears the mark on the sides of the buildings where the water rose during the hurricane in 1900.  The city was wiped out and more than 8,000 people died in a storm that was as powerful as Katrina. 

Today, it's a beautiful and historic community that is a great place to visit.  I really enjoy the galleries and coffee shops in the city.  I captured this bird while having lunch on the beach. Sea gulls can be a little irritating, but they are also beautiful to watch fly.  The amazing thing about Texas is there is more than 600 miles of sparkling coastline making it one of the most diverse states in the U.S.  

God's creation is an amazing thing, especially when you consider the power of the ocean and the beauty of birds.  

Sunset In Young County

Sunsets in Texas are beautiful.  I'm sure every state has beautiful sunsets, but there's nothing quite like a Texas sunset. My wife's hometown of Graham is always a fun place to hang out in the rolling countryside and get away from the city.  About a year ago, we attended an outdoor wedding there. As we visited with folks, the sun began to sink in the west. I took a few random pics of the sunset and never thought much about it until I ran across them recently. 



Sunset In Young County
16x20 oil on canvas

I've never painted a sunset because it's difficult to do.  It's hard to capture the brightness of the sun and the glowing colors of the sky with a darkened foreground.. I gave it a try and I was pleased that it turned out better than I thought it would. I love the old wall snaking from a path running past a rusted water tank.
The sunset reminds me of how thankful I am God gave me another day because there are no guarantees I have another tomorrow.





This painting can be seen at The Willow Cottage in Downtown Grapevine at 326 S. Main St. Their website is www.willowcottagegrapevine.com.