"Paradise Grill"

"Paradise Grill"

by

Jack Providenti

Paradise Grill, on Pass-A-Grille, St Pete Beach, is a bistro on the the Gulf of Mexico. This is where Suntan Art Center holds an art market every Saturday morning. I'm there just about every Saturday and I decided it was time to portray the scene in oils.

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" Big Pink" by Jack providenti

" Big Pink"

by

Jack Providenti

8 x 10 inches, oil on canvas

Another painting of the historic Don Cesar Hotel on St Pete Beach. This was just before sunset when everything takes on a warm glow.

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"Brilliant Blues" by Jack Providenti

"Brilliant Blues"

by

Jack Providenti

16 x 20 inches oil on canvas

 I did not exaggerate the quality and brilliance of the blue sky & water in this painting. This was a clear bright day in St Petersburg, FL.. I was also inspired by the green palm trees and pink Vinoy Hotel in the background. I did a smaller, 5"x7" study of this scene, then went back there for a larger version.Web Site

"Morning Mood" by Jack Providenti

"Morning Mood"

by

Jack Providenti

20 x 24 inches

oil on canvas

I am forever fascinated with the changing colors of sunrise downtown at the St Petersburg Marina. This is my third painting of the many moods that occur there just after daybreak.     Web Site

Sandpipers At Sunset by Jack Providenti

"Sandpipers At Sunset"

by

Jack Providenti

12 x 24 inches

oil on canvas

I painted a small 5 x 7 inch study of this a few months ago, and today I finished this larger version. Here on Florida's Gulf Coast it's common for people to gather and watch a sunset.....a ceremony that possibly started  with Sandpipers?

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"Beachwalk" by Jack Providenti

"Beachwalk"

by

Jack Providenti

16 x 20 inches

oil on canvas

Sometimes portraying the play of light and shadow on the beach is similar to painting snow. This scene is early morning, Sunset Beach on Treasure Island,Fl.

"Daydreaming" by Jack Providenti

"Daydreaming"

by

Jack Providenti

11 x 14 inches, oil on board

The early morning light cast a blue shadow,and here was this guy, framed by sea oats, looking out at the gulf. "Daydreaming" seemed an appropriate title.

Tropical Daybreak

"Tropical Daybreak"

by

Jack Providenti

16 x 20 oil on canvas

I got to the beach before dawn and walked around while waiting for daylight. I took lots of pictures of that twilight time before the sun actually shows up...this painting is from one of those pictures.

"Luigi" by Jack Providenti

"Luigi"

by

Jack Providenti

oil on canvas, 18 x 24 inches

Just finished this portrait of  Luigi...a Golden Retriever. It was commissioned by an old friend from my grammar school & high school days.There were a few photos to choose from for reference, and I recommended this one because I felt it contributed to his looking rather noble.

Autumn in the Plaza

"Autumn In The Plaza"

by

Jack Providenti

5" x 7"

oil on gallery wrapped canvas

This is a commissioned piece...The Plaza in downtown Santa Fe during the early days of fall. It was a quiet afternoon, just cool enough to feel like Autumn. The greens, pinks & near-orange colors inspired me to paint it.

Old World Fishing by Jack Providenti

"Old World Fishing"

by

Jack Providenti

16 x 20 inches

oil on canvas

The story behind this painting: It is a copy of a very old painting that I bought at a flea market many years ago. I had it appraised, and the most they could determine is that it was most likely a scene from Sicily. The original was accidentally destroyed ( that's another story) and I was feeling a huge loss, so I painted my own version of it!

Walk On The Beach At Dawn by Jack Providenti

"Walk On The Beach At Dawn"

impressionism

by

Jack Providenti

11" x 14" oil on gallery wrapped canvas

The second of three paintings depicting the break of dawn on Sunset Beach in Treasure Island Florida. This simple composition presented the challenge of portraying the interplays of early sunlight and shadows.

"Dawn On The Beach" by Jack Providenti

"Dawn On The Beach"

impressionism

by 

Jack Providenti

11" x 14",oil on canvas

I arrived before dawn...waited for the sun, then roamed the beach at Treasure Island taking pictures for subjects to paint. This is one of three paintings from that magic morning. In painting it, I applied techniques of "juxtaposing" colors, which consists of applying warm colors next to cool, and brushstrokes of direct compliments next to each other.impressionistic beach paintings

"Boats At Vinoy Park" by Jack Providenti

"Boats At Vinoy Park"

by

Jack Providenti

5" x 5" oil on canvas

This might be the smallest painting I've ever done. It's from a photo I took earlier this year. Painting small pieces is a good discipline to help focus on mood and composition rather spending too much time on details. Vinoy Park is in St. Petersburg, FL.

"Before The Storm" by Jack Providenti

"Before The Storm"

St Petersburg Marina, St Pete, FL

by

Jack Providenti

16" x 20"

oil on canvas

It was a sunny, calm day at the marina when suddenly a group of storm clouds blew in. Within a few minutes the temperature dropped and strong winds began to rock the sailboats while dark, threatening clouds blew in. I snapped a few pictures and created this painting from one of them. The wind created patterns in the water which inspired me to paint the scene.sailboats paintings

"Robin's Point" Cape Cod

" Robin's Point" Cape Cod

circa 1971

by

Jack Providenti

16" x 20 " acrylic on Illustration board

This is a plein air painting that I did 41 yrs ago! It was right after I quit art school ( Newark School of Fine & Industrial Art) to live in a tent in Brewster, Cape Cod, MA. I quit school because I wanted to paint rather than study the array of only somewhat related courses. I have since traveled many miles and worked at various vocations while painting occasionally as a hobby. In 1997 I returned to painting as a full time career.