Summer in Langley Series - "Langley Lavender, City Sheep"

You know it is summer in Langley when the sheep are out in the fields of Fossek Farms, and the balls of fragrant purple lavender are in bloom all up and down Langley's streets. One of my favorite sights, and it is just at the corner of De Bruyn and Third Streets. 

Summer in Langley Series - "Adirondacks on Anthes"

You simply cannot miss these two chairs sitting side by side in this flower filled yard on Anthes in Langley. They are so bright red I think they can be seen from space. 

Summer in Langley Series - "Cool Treats at Sprinklz"

Sprinklz is a very popular new spot in Langley, for young and old. Hot dogs on the go, ice cream, crazy gifts and gags, and the smell of freshly baked waffle cones on the air. Mmmmm, SUMMER!

Summer in Langley Series - "Wild Rose Arbor at the Basil Cafe"

For years I have driven past these magnificent brilliant roses on the arbor in front of the Basil Cafe and every year have said, "THIS year I am going to paint those!" Good thing I did this year as Chung and his family are on to new adventures off the Island. But they have this painting!

Summer in Langley Series - "Fair Trade Flowers"

The flowers were magnificent in the beds in front of Fair Trade Outfitters on Anthes Street in Langley. 

NEW SERIES - SUMMER IN LANGLEY

"The Langley Dock Company"

Today, with Whidbey island Sketchers, just down the hill at the Langley Marina - VERY bright sunshine, warm, breezy, LOTS of Sketchers - it couldn't have been a nicer day. And, best of all, we weren't stuck waiting in a holiday ferry line! 

This is the Langley Dock Company building, and one of the Marina Inns. It sits directly on water of the Marina. Magnificent view!

I have decided to start a series of "Summer in Langley" paintings, doing as much on them as I can at my NEW Studio 106 location. Although this started as a large scale sketch, it finished up to be a nice painting. And first in the series. 

Sketching at the Beall Home

Today the Whidbey Island Sketchers were invited to the lovely home and gardens of Jan and Dick Beall, with a breathtaking view of Admiralty Passage and the Olympic Mountains in the distance. The sun was shining, a lovely breeze was blowing off the water, and, of course, the company was outstanding!
I decided to channel both Mike Burroughs and Tommy Kane, though I have neither Tommy's wit, nor Mike's architectural eye. So I deflected with a windsock, some birds and a kitty cat.