Beach Chair in the Wind

"Beach Chair in the Wind"
by
Jack Providenti
5"x7"
oil on canavs

A red sunset reflects on the surf stained sand and the sea breeze kicks in. This was a quick, spontaneous sketch done mostly with paper towels dipped in medium & paints direct from the tube. It's a scene that inspired me, and this is my third version of it.

"Sandpipers Watch The Sunset Too"

"Sandpipers Watch The Sunset Too"
by
Jack Providenti
oil on canvas
5"x7"

The name says it all. I was on the beach taking pictures of an awesome sunset, and this is one painting from that series. I painted it while at an art show this past weekend.

Point At Demens Landing

"Point At Demens Landing"
oil on canvas
12" x 16"
by
Jack Providenti

The early morning sunlight begins to stretch across the marina, adding warmth to the cool blue remnants of pre-dawn.

"Beach, Sunset & Sea Oats"

"Beach, Sunset, and Sea Oats"
by
Jack Providenti
oil on canvas
40" x 26"

I had previously painted a smaller version of this sunset scene on Treasure Island, Fl.. That painting sold quickly. I then had a series of note cards made and they were very popular, so I decided to paint this larger, horizontal version. I lightened the sky, added more red accents to the beach, and made the water a little more intense.

Pass-a-Grille Inlet

"Pass-a-Grille Inlet"
by
Jack Providenti
oil on board
9"x12"

Pass-a-Grille is a peninsula at the southern end of St Pete Beach. It was one of the first areas to be inhabited by pirates. While painting this scene I couldn't help but wonder if it wasn't a pirates cove at some point in the past.