4th Step In Painting a Breaking Ocean Wave In Oil Paint

Well I'm continuing my oil painting of an ocean wave breaking along a sandy beach. You can see below the different stages of the oil painting from my pencil sketch to where I am now. I have been working on the wave and the foreground water. Then I worked on more of the sand texture, This will take some time and I will be adding small shells and seaweed if I think it will help by leading the eye into the painting. I will be adding more foam in the foreground water too. The size of this original oil painting is 16" x 20". Check back to see how I finish up this seascape painting of a breaking ocean wave.

On the Easel - Pink Rose and Teacup Oil Painting Underway

On my easel right now is a 8" by 10" oil painting of a pink rose and a teacup. I am probably about 3/4 done with this original painting. This painting has nice contrast from the dark background to the lighter objects in front. There is texture from the brick shelf and then the contrasting white drapery that the objects are sitting on. The detail on the teacup has taken some time and I still have work to do on the rose.

Check back to see the finished oil painting. Hopefully in the next couple weeks.
Thanks, PJ Cook

"Orchids" Original Oil Painting - Still Life With Flowers

"Orchids" is an original oil painting on a 12" square gallery wrap canvas. I decided on a view of the glass vase with these orchids from above. Looking down on the subject I was able to show the lace and the wood  grain along with the shadows. On a gallery wrap canvas the painting wraps around the edge of the canvas 1.5 inches on all sides. To purchase this original oil send an email to pj@pjcookartist.com
Thanks, P. J. Cook

"Seagulls Resting After Storm" Oil Painting Finished!

Here is the finished seascape oil painting of 2 seagulls resting after a storm. One seagull has his beak tucked in under his wing and seems to be resting. I came across these 2 birds on a beach along Long Island Sound after a strong storm had just passed through.

The canvas size is 18" x 24" and I have a nice white washed wood frame with the same tone as the painting that complements the subject nicely. If you would like to purchase this original oil painting contact me at pj@pjcookartist.com. This painting can be seen at Artisans Harbor, 188 Main St. Old Saybrook, CT along with many other paintings and cottage furniture.