Painting in Key West

Just returned from a week at Key West, FL which included painting the beaches, sunsets and houses.

I could get used to this!

House in the Palms, 12″x16″

Key West Beach, 12″x16″

Key West Sunset, 12″x16″

The sailboats come out to watch the sunset. Yes, there was even a clipper ship. Painted from the beach at Fort Zachary State Park.

If you are considering a visit to Key West, the oyster races at Pepe’s on Mondays and Friday are great fun. Grab yourself a $1.50 draft beer and be entertained. Who knows, you might just win some money, too. Pepe’s is the oldest restaurant in Key West and a locals hangout. The tongue-in-check sign out front says, “Under Old Management.”

Results from our preliminary research finds the best Key lime pie is served at Sarabeth’s on Simonton Street. It’s very light, not a slice, but a round pie for one. A close second can be found at Camille’s, also on Simonton Street — definitely homemade, the crust hints of cinnamon and nutmeg.

I hope to return next winter to further my research. :^)

American Art Collector Magazine Article

Pick up the current copy of American Art Collector (November 2009) and you’ll find a photo and a paragraph or two about the painting, Wash Line, that was accepted into OPA’s Eastern Regional show.

The article is titled, “A Return to Tradition: Oil Painters of America 2009 Eastern Regional Juried Exhibition.”
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Painting Accepted – OPA Eastern Regional

Wash Line, a 9″x12″ plein air painting, was accepted into the Oil Painters of America (OPA) Eastern Regional Juried Exhibition (that’s a mouthful!). It was painted this June while spending a week painting in Bath county, Virginia.

“Wash Line,” 9″x12″ © Trisha Adams SOLD

The OPA show is at Corse Gallery & Atelier in Jacksonville, FL. The opening reception is Friday evening, November 20th. Here’s a link to the gallery for more information.

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