Shoreline Park has given me countless happy afternoons and has been a recurring site for paintings. This time, I was struck by loving tone of this dad as he was giving his very young children instructions in sailing. He was telling them when to switch their weight to the other side of the boat and what to notice about the wind in the sail. I’m thinking this day will stay with those kids as a happy afternoon with dad.
This painting was recognized with an award at the Santa Clara Valley Watercolor Association Annual Member Show. The painting is for sale and on view through May 1, 2018 at the Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center in Los Gatos.