Friday, March 19, 2021

Sketches from the Caribbean Sea - Small Works / Color Studies






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Serenity is a word that is hard to image. Until you spend time on a beach like this. This is what it looks like. Paintings from the Caribbean Sea. Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Caribbean Paradise, oil on panel, 5 x 7 inches, Jim Serrett








Kinich Ahau (K'inich Ajaw) was the Sun God of the Mayans and was believed to turn into a jaguar as he went through the underworld (Xibalbá) each night. 

Kinich Ahau (Mayan Sun god) oil on panel, 5 x 7 inches, Jim Serrett










The illuminating glow of the morning sun creates shimmers of silver on top of the turquoise blue. It draws you in. The Sun God Kinich Ahau is awake. 
You are awake.

 Caribbean Daybreak, oil on panel, 5 x 7 inches, Jim Serrett

 






This storm passed quickly. Was there just long enough to add to the days drama and remind us of the power and beauty of nature.

Breaking Wave, Breaking Rain, oil on panel, 5 x 7 inches, Jim Serrett








I enjoy mornings on the beach so much, I am always astonished what the elements Water, Earth, and Air can create, it is always more than my imagination could.

Caribbean Ray, oil on panel, 5 x 7 inches, Jim Serrett









In Cancún, on the Yucatán Peninsula bordering the Caribbean Sea, you find some of the best beaches in the world and endless stunning sunrises for inspiration.

Morning Sun Cancun, oil on panel, 5 x 7 inches, Jim Serrett







Gorgeous turquoise water, beautiful white sand beaches, amazing sunrises. Much needed break.

Playa Cancun, oil on panel, 5 x 7 inches, Jim Serrett 








Nothing is more relaxing than that gentle sound of the surf hitting the beach.

Sounds of the Caribbean Sea, oil on panel, 5 x 7 inches, Jim Serrett







I know I have probably said this a million times, but the color of the water here is hypnotic, just pure natural beauty. 

Turquoise Surf, oil on panel, 5 x 7 inches, Jim Serrett



Explore - Question - Learn - - Enjoy, Jim 


 


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