Canaveral National Seashore

Linda's Artists in Residence Project Paintings

30x30 inches

acrylic on birch panel

espresso frame

Notes From My Residency Journal

This is a favorite place for me inside the National Seashore. It is in the north entrance to the park down at the end  on the point. The dunes were colorful in January and these red flowers were so pretty.

 During the residency, we explored the south entrance to the National Seashore adjacent to the Merritt Island National Wildlife Preserve. The south National Seashore is wonderful and much less traveled by tourists. It has more of a local flavor. There are many fishermen there who are friendly and willing to give you advice about how to find cool places. This year for the paint out, I will spend most of my time there. The Sea Grapes are especially nice in the south park.

Linda Blondheim

Sea Grapes at Canaveral National Seashore

Landscape Paintings

Notes From my Residency Journal

One of the most impressive, beautiful plants I saw at Canaveral National Seashore was the incredible Sea grapes. Many of them were trees, shooting high above the boardwalks and covering the dunes with a riot of fall color. I couldn't wait to get back and paint them. They are difficult to paint but I really enjoyed the challenge. More Sea Grapes to come.

Linda Blondheim