Salt water…

Standing at the salty edge of the ocean… looking out… I always see so much color.

Yet when I look down at my feet the liquid is as clear as gin.

Sometimes I wonder if two of us standing at the same placeand the same time truly even see the same colors the water holds.

Art in the moment…each movement and ripple depicts another color. None the same.I imagine

Water can present a special challenge for artists. Having no consistent shape or color.

It doesn’t reflect light or cast shadows the way solid objects do.

I so admire when artists capture the soul of the ocean.

Surf Baby wave of the future 36x24 acrylic

Florida Artist Marie DeCosta beautifully depicts

different examples of the oceans temperament

…and it’s color…In her work.

Blue Crush 30x40 acrylic on canvas

Sister to landlocked but equally talented designer and shop owner and blogger Maryanne of

Beadboard Upcountry

**and...btw...check out her FAB knitwear trunkshow. I drool!**

Marie finds inspiration in much of nature

A1A Blues 20x16 inches acrylic on canvas

But her Florida tribute

moves my soul.

find more of her work and style here.

Celebrate Wet 18x36 acrylic on canvas