January’s monthly challenge is “wave” perfect, it goes right along with my thought of breaking from cold weather paintings and going right into thoughts of warmer times. I was all in.
Waves intrigue and mesmerize, are energy-filled and dangerous, they lap quietly at the seashore or wake our senses with deafening-thunderous roars as 50-footers slam the shore. Ah waves a source of great entertainment, don’t you agree? This gift from nature brings a range of emotions felt on many levels, from memories of quiet moments to very special times in our lives. I love waves ~
Wild Surf, an oil pastel (8×10) painted on a gessoed prepared hardboard. For this painting an acylic underpainting was done to lay in the foundation, oil pastels used were mostly Holbeins and Neopastels, and some Senneliers. Spreading and manipulating the OPs was with pieces of foam insulation, clay shapers and of course my fingers.
Here is Wild Surf, enjoy the roar!
Inspiration for this scene was from Junie Hunter, photographer from pmp – she wrote to me and said that you could feel the ground vibrate as the waves slammed onto the shore!
Oil Pastels by Mary 
Beautiful. I love waves. We are having some really high tides here at the moment. It’s the time of year for King Tides. Not much fun for people living very close to the sea.
Thanks so much Ann. We see TV shows on real estate and a few folks moving to your country buy property right on the shore and I’ve never heard the real estate agent mention King Tides – I’m sure they were in for a not so lovely surprise. How high do these tides get?
That is the question! How high do they get or will they get? There is now a calendar which indicates red alert high tide days and gives an idea of tides. However, one of the regions is asking people to take photos of king tides and upload them to a special site. This way the authorities hope to be able to get a visual record of how these king tides are changing the landscape. Sea levels are rising, that much they know. Also, in our city, the earthquakes have substantially lowered the land levels, so we are now more at risk from king tides and rising sea levels. I wouldn’t buy a house near the sea that’s for sure!!!!
Oh my, now that sounds like the situation isn’t likely to get any better – the sea always commands a bit of respect. Great idea to start recording the tides with the citizens taking part, the visual record will really show locals what to expect and how to develop future plans for the sea-coast communities.
Indeed. It is very important to have this information.
I hear it roaring! Great piece of art!
Thank you for your lovely comment!
Now what do I do? There are just too many faves. This wavy apparition is awesome!
Thanks Dorann, glad you liked the piece!
I could watch waves forever! You’ve captured them beautifully in this painting. 😀
Thanks Jackie. I’m with you there is something totally captivating about the magic of the movement and action of waves. Thank you for your nice comments!
Beautiful!! Looks completely real, well done!
Thank you Marta for your nice comment – appreciate your kind thoughts!
Love it!
Thanks Susan!
Wonderful and yes I have felt that beneath my feet too!
Thanks Eunice for your great feedback – thank you!!
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*Phwoar I certainly do hear the roar Mary ! Gorgeous .
I love that sea green-y darkness you have there on the canvas … shouldn’t like to stand in its way 😉
Hi Poppy, just imagine that big guy coming ashore – the sound alone would be enough to make you jump back! Thank you for your beautiful comments! You should see some wonderful sea action while in HI.
…counting the days now Mary 😉
Simply beautiful Mary! I’ve rendered waves, and fought with them to achieve a less than perfect result. Here, I can feel the mist AND hear the roar!
Hi Elena, thank you – just love that you can feel the scene. That is a great compliment, thanks!
My tendency to synesthesia is awakened by this painting..Yes, I can hear the roar. Lovely!
So nice Cynthia – love your colorful descriptive comment. Thank you!
I can’t get over this beauty! You have reach a master level when it comes to waves, oceans. Mary, this is spectacular. The shadows, contrasts and harmoney is outstanding! Congrats on your achievement. 😀
Hi Patricia, thank you very much for your generous feedback on this piece – I really appreciate it! There is nothing like a good wave scene, just love them.
Sooooo beautiful! Great waves and beautiful sea❤️
Love it, dear Mary😃❤️
Thanks you very much Violet!!