Omaha Beach, France

Another view of Omaha Beach as the afternoon clouds started to roll in. Living in France has helped history come more to life for me. In the United States we learn about past Wars but there are very few physical reminders of the events that took place in these wars (at least where I have lived). However, in France, streets are named after horrific events to commemorate the lives lost there, newly constructed cities are evidence of the destruction that took place, and peaceful beaches like this one have plaques telling us about how on D-Day the ocean was red with blood.

We are all spending a lot more time at home this year. Rather than being disappointed about missed opportunities, I am painting this series of watercolor landscapes as a reflection on past road trips, weekend getaways, and seasons of life when we were able to travel freely. For the month of November, I am committing (to myself mostly) to paint one watercolor landscape a day. Each painting is from one of my photographs taken while traveling. It has me feeling very nostalgic for more simple times but also grateful for past adventures, which is why I am titling this collection Looking Past Nostalgia.

• 4in x 4in paper with 3in x 3in image.

• Arches cold press watercolor paper, fine grain, 140 lb.

• All Packaging is 100% compostable or recyclable.

• THIS PAINTING WILL NOT SHIP UNTIL JANUARY 1st!

  I currently live in France where we are under confinement due to Covid-19 which greatly affects how long international mail takes to ship. I do not want your precious artwork to be lost in the mail. If you are ordering from a country other than France, please understand these will not be mailed until January. Because shipping will take so long, shipping will be free. Please select Looking Past Nostalgia shipping option when you check out. Thank you for understanding.

• I recommend displaying this watercolor behind glass or out of direct sunlight to preserve the colors.