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| Santa Cruz Arches © Marian Fortunati 8" x 10" Oil on RayMar Canvas |
On our fourth day of the trip, I did paint. I actually painted three paintings! You've already seen my "good morning painting". It's probably the best of the day, although I know that all of the studies will serve as fodder for my mind as I plan other larger paintings. And I do like the way I painted the rock cliffs. Contact me HERE if you are interested in purchasing this study.
We stopped along the craggy coast of Santa Cruz in another lovely spot. Even though I brought along a wet suit from home, I had been convinced that unless I used a wetsuit that covered all of me, I would freeze to death. So I rented one and dragged it along on the trip. The whole enchilada... hoodie, gloves, feet thingies and a rubber suit that covered the whole body. Well, here it was the fourth day of a five day trip and I hadn't had the nerve to put it on yet. The day before lively and entertaining Tanya Radic had gone in while I kayaked. I decided that if she could do it ... I could do it.
It sure wasn't easy trying to squeeze my not-so-tiny body into that ill fitting tight rubber suit but I did it and I am glad I did. It was wonderful ... Very cold... especially at first until the water inside the suit warmed up a bit, but I loved seeing the kelp forests and the little fishies swimming in and out of the swaying kelp. Just gorgeous!!
That adventure cooled me off and really made my day!
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