The Calm before the Storm, 10x10 oil by Margaret Aycock

This painting was done from several photos taken during our trip to the gulf a few weeks ago.  There were huge storm clouds gathering as the sun shone down on the last bathers of the day.  It was a foretelling of what would come.... It drummed up a huge storm that soaked the area and brought a lot of flooding.  Fortunately we were 1/2 way back to Oklahoma before it ever hit so we missed the storm but got to enjoy the dramatic sky surrounding brightly colored beach umbrellas.  This painting is on auction right now through my ebay gallery.  To place your bid, click here
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A portion of the proceeds will go to support the local Arts and Humanities Council.  The council makes sure to spread art education around to children and adults in the area and have hired me as artist in residence many times throughout my career.