Morning swimming at the end of the pier in Båstad

"Badbryggan" oil on board, 18x30 cm,

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is a tradition amongst the inhabitants (well, the most diligent at least) of Båstad. Rain or shine, cold or warm they are out there. Just like those crazy golfers! And painters... I was planning on trying it myself, but so far Ive wimped out. Before the summer is through Ill be in there with them though!

This will serve as a reference for a larger piece to come at a later date.

On the Easel: Båstad church

We have a very beautiful church in Båstad and this is a larger format that I just started, updates to come so stay tuned! Many more hours to go on this.

Crazy sunset in Båstad.

"Båstad Sunset", 23x31 cm

Here speed is of the essence. Ive got to be quick and trust my color mixing and drawing, relying more on instinct and gut feeling than careful planning and tentative blending. I work frantically because the light is changing so fast that something that just a few minuets ago was bright orange, can now have become a dark purple. It keeps you on your toes to say the least! The sea was an amazing turquoise and orange, whilst the sun was a bright red. More sunsets in the future, that's a promise! The photo doesn't really do the painting justice if i do say so myself (and I do!)

Pleine Airing in Båstad Tennisweek

"Vincents Cabin", 28x36 cm

"Thermic baths" 18x30 cm

"Hazy Sunrise over Båstad" 18x30cm

"Badkrukan" 16x20 cm


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"Fishermens Huts" 23x31 cm

What Ive been up to since June.

Bjäre Golfcourse early evening, 18x30

Billowing Clouds in Västra Karup, 23x31 cm

I got back about 4 weeks ago, and during that time i set up my new studio (pics come later), waited patiently whilst Swedish customs made sure my painting supplies where kosher, and popped out now and then for some quickies. (As in painting, get your minds out of the gutter!) These are done Alla Prima, which means "in one sitting", usually only for a few hours at a time.

Little cabinet on the prairie in Västra Karup, 28x36 cm

Cloudy Day in Yderhult, 23x31 cm

Cloudy Day in Västra Karup, 23x31 cm