Seaside

Seaside, 4" x 6", acrylic on canvas, SOLD

I painted this wee painting quickly holding it in one hand.  Trying to loosen up the brushstrokes!  I think painting quickly and loosely helps describe the feeling of wind and fresh beach.

Helliwell mini

Helliwell Mini, 4" x 6", acrylic on canvas, SOLD

I love this view, cant wait to get out there on the bluffs this summer.  

Summer Bouquet 1

Summer Bouquet 1, 4" x 6", acrylic on canvas, SOLD

Another cheery litle flower painting.  I loved this vase!..I really enjoyed the play between the flower pattern on the vase and the real flowers.

North Island

North Island, 12" x 12" oil on canvas, SOLD

I have always like this cheery little painting, a bit of a fantasy the flowers and turquoise sea.  I went to bed last nite with a miserable cold but feel fine today and ready to paint!.

Soft Spring

Soft Spring, 12" x 12", acrylic on canvas, SOLD

This painting is similar to Sliver of Light a few postings back in that the focal point is the large middle ground devoted to the sea.  A bit of an unusual composition.

Luminous

Luminous, 12" x 12", acrylic on canvas, SOLD

This painting was an attempt to capture luminousity in the sand and tidal pools.  I think it came out quite well.  

Golden Treasure

Sliver of Light, 12" x 12", acrylic on canvas, SOLD

I like the capture of wind in the grasses in this painting.  It is sometimes a challenge to have them flowing just right.  Though the sea and sky calm, the grasses have movement.  Also i am always entranced by that little sliver of light visible on the horizon.

Island Home

Island Home, 12" x 12", acrylic on canvas

I took the photo for this painting on Denman Island looking towards Hornby.  I have painted so much FROM Hornby, it was good to get another perspective.  Denman Island much over looked has a subtle beauty itself..these flowers were gorgeous!  Anyway my foray into art auction life continues..and is quite fun, but for some techno frustrations..its always good to learn new things.

Pacific Sky and Art Auction

Pacific Sky, 8" x 24", acrylic on canvas, SOLD

The auction at DailyPaintworksGallery began yesterday.  Lots of interest, purchases and bidding!, though a few technological cliches..hopefully resolved soon.  I am just back from New Zealand where the kiwi's seem to auction everything online.
Heres the link to the auction page: 

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/Artists/coral-barclay-1250

Auction at DailyPaintWorks

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/coral-barclay/waiheke-summer/207218

I am quite excited to join this art auction site.  I like trying new stuff!..Anyway i am starting things off with low pricing to see what happens...and with a few of the paintings i have done here while in New Zealand.  I will be on North American shores in a few days.  Most of the paintings I will post  on this auction site will be small ones, 12" x 12" and smaller.