The waters along the coast can be very dramatic before, after and especially during a winter storm. The pounding, high surf and strong winds turn the ocean into an massive display of power.
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This portrait by Jim is 24 x 36 in., pastel on paper.
The striking red and blue fabric serves as a foil to the model’s gentle repose. The strong colors draw attention to, and amplify the sensitive modeling of the head, hair and hands.
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Just Above the Beach, 24 x 30 in., oil on canvas
Painted by Jim Promessi on a brilliant sunny day on the California coast.
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Oil painting by Jim Promessi, 26 x 36 in. An egret in a percolation pond at twilight captures the still waters and calm evening atmosphere.
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