Hendly's Dog Beach - a landscape by Southern California Artist Marian Fortunati

Hendly's (Arroyo Burro Dog Beach) © Marian Fortunati 16" x 20" Oil on RayMar Panel

FAMILY TIME
Things have been going on with the family which, as they should, have taken some time from painting.  For a while it seemed that everything was "going to the dogs".  Happily all seems to be back on an even keel and I'm back painting and blogging again.   I'm not posting the painting I'm currently working on because it's a big one (big for me) and it is taking me a long time to paint.   I was really excited about it and liking it, but I think the work I did last night might have been a bit over the top color-wise, so now I have to stop and reflect whether to wipe it down and start over or whether I can do something else that will help me get back on track -- or whether the color is beautiful and exciting and I should just leave it.   I still think it may be one of my best paintings yet.    If I ever finish, I'll post it and perhaps you can make your own judgment.

Hendly's
In the meantime, I'll post this painting I did a few weeks back for an upcoming show at La Galeria Gitana.   The show's title is "Favorite Weekend Getaways - Where Angelinos Go To Play".  I'm really honored once again to be included in a group show at this beautiful gallery.  It will open in April.  Karen, the gallery curator/director/artist has selected 13 of my paintings to be included.  (Did you know that 13 is my LUCKY number???  I met my husband, Gastone, on the 13th of August!!)  I would love it if you could come by and see all of the work that will be displayed by many wonderful artists.

Hendly's is the name the locals have given the lovely beach in Santa Barbara officially known as Arroyo Burro.  Hendly's is where people go
to share a beautiful sunny day at the beach with the family..... including the family dog.   It's one of the favorite places that my daughter and her husband take thier dog, Lulu, now that they live in Santa Barbara.   Lulu is a "hound" mix.  She's BIG, gregarious, curious and full of energy.  Her happy tail is a weapon and she requires regular walking and outside exercise to keep things sane at home.  I painted a little portrait of Lulu on her first Christmas with us during one of her rare quiet moments.   It was a present to Francesca and Greg, my daughter and son-in-law.  I think they like it.  If not, maybe Lulu does!

You can see people playing, resting and just enjoying themselves all over the sunny beach at Hendly's...  along with man's best friend.

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