Dottie Riley

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I was asked to contribute a piece of art to this year's Coast Guard Fine Art Program. The Salmagundi Art club (the jury) did not accept this piece so I donated it to the South Florida Coast Guard Officers Association. They have an annual ball and silent auction, so the painting ended up not going to waste.

Both Jondude and another artist friend, Terri, have inspired me to try a seascape. They both did absolutely stunning pieces. You saw Jon's. Terri posted hers on FB and she used pastels. Terri earned an honorable mention at a juried show- don't remember which one. I am not really good with either pastels or watercolor, but I am determined to try to do this with pastels. I need to paint more!

posted on Apr 15, 2014 12:47 PM ()

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Too bad the Salmagubdi Art Club did not like it. Sigh... Oh well, there will be other years, other paintings.
comment by dragonflyby on Apr 16, 2014 9:24 AM ()
I love the detail in this picture, Dottie. Looking at the waves, I can feel their motion and smell the salty air.
comment by troutbend on Apr 16, 2014 7:33 AM ()
I don't know why the jury rejected it. The only thing I can think of is the "blueness". I thought it was good work.
reply by dragonflyby on Apr 16, 2014 9:21 AM ()
That's a fine painting. I am happy you found a home for it.
comment by tealstar on Apr 15, 2014 8:37 PM ()
Yes, the ball is in my Miami, but it is south Florida, and the purchaser lives over on your side of the gulf.
reply by dragonflyby on Apr 16, 2014 9:23 AM ()
I am so glad you are painting again. I love the ocean.
comment by elderjane on Apr 15, 2014 5:24 PM ()

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