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Tides are Changing, Sunset Painting of Stony Creek, CT

9/8/2020

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Sunset painting of boats and New England coast by Linda S Marino
Tides are Changing, acrylic 30 x 36 in. available
Painting Detail:
30 x 36inch on gallery wrapped canvas.
Sides are finished. Wired and ready to hang. 
available in online shop here


This painting is based off of a plein air piece I did one evening while my husband Dean was fishing at Stony Creek, Branford, CT. A favorite place for us to just hang out and relax after a long week of work. Only minutes from our home, we often take an afternoon walk along the trolley trail or just grab a bit to eat and sit down by the water to watch the sunset.

It was busy this evening, we could smell the fresh baked pizza pies from the Market across the street. Folks were filling up the grassy area with lawn chairs and coolers. Chatting away and enjoying each others company. The children played in  the sandy beach and splashed in the water.  

I tucked myself away on the other side of the gazebo, down near the water in a small sand bar. As the tide shifted from high to low more rock formations appeared.  As the sun dropped lower in the sky the bright pinks, oranges and yellows peaked through the soft hazy purple clouds.

I could see in the distance the lights of the coastal homes flicker on as the evening progressed. It's early September now and the days are getting shorter as the fall season approaches. Sunrise is a little later each day and sunset a little earlier. But no matter how long or short the day is, taking the time to enjoy a gorgeous sunset brings a sense of tranquility and peace to my soul.

When I asked my husband, what should I name this piece? He quickly replied Tides are Changing. Hmmm... I like that! Now that was easy. That's not always the case though, naming a painting can be very challenging. Trying to condense all those thoughts and ideas of what this painting is to convey in just a few words can be tricky.  

For my husband, he likes to think more literally. That was exactly what was happening when I painted the plein air study. But for me the title Tides are Changing has an even greater meaning.

This year has been a year like no other. Who could have ever predicted all that has happened in our Country and around the world in 2020. Without getting into the details and rabbit trailing to the negative, I want to focus on the beautiful things that can transpire from something so damaging.

How we as humans can go through such distressing times where things are turned upside down and we're in the middle of a storm yet we make it, one day at time, one foot in front of the other. Where we can look back and say that's behind us and instead we fix our eyes on what's ahead.

We can feel the shift in our spirit, that as the day closes we can say, we've made it through another day. And as each one of these days fills the calendar pages our confidence is found not in anything we have done but when we put it in the hands of our Creator. The one who loves us. Who cares about us and who is there for us. All we have to do is search for Him and he is there.

We ride on the wave of hope knowing that there is God of Universe who is for us and not against us. Yes the tides are changing and it's for the good. Faith over fear.
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Painting on location at Stony Creek Beach, Branford, CT
PictureRoom setting for Tides are Changing - painted on gallery wrapped canvas - framing is additional

This painting and two others will be featured in an upcoming show at Friends and Company Restaurant in Madison CT.  Sept 9 - October 19, 2020.

I've asked 7 of my artist friends to join me in a Plein Air Art Show based on our Wednesday Morning Plein Air Group with the Madison Art Society. Each week a few of us would gather together to paint at various locations along the coast and surrounding towns.

We will be holding a Paint Out and Demo for a Show  Reception on Sunday Sept 13, from 3-6pm - All are welcome to join us. To see the rest of the show and enjoy a meal at Friends and Company it's best to call the restaurant for reservations.

Address: Friends and Company Restaurant
11 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT 

Thank you for being apart of my art journey - hope to see you at the show!

#artshow #MadisonArt Society #pleinairpainters #FriendsandCo #madisonCT #LindaSMarinoart #lindamarinoartist 
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Tides are Changing Study, oil, 9 x 12in. available
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Mama and baby! - Full size painting 30 x 36" along side plein air painting 9 x 12"
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