Description: This is my watercolor and ink painting of my study of a sand dollar (sea urchin) that I was inspired to paint after finding these on the beach in Florida. They are also known as a sea cookie and snapper biscuit. This painting is part of my Florida Watercolor Collection. A detailed depiction of a sand dollar showcases its symmetrical patterns and delicate lines. Muted pastel shades in the background enhance the natural beauty of the central object.
Description: This is my watercolor and ink painting of some seashells that I found along the beach in Florida. I was inspired to do this painting from all of the interesting shells I have collected on the beach over the years. Shells included are scallop, olive shell, vase, clam, and auger. I added a starfish to this painting of seashells. This painting is part of my Florida Watercolor Collection. A small starfish adds a whimsical touch to the composition. Earthy tones emphasize the natural beauty of the marine elements.
Description: This is my watercolor painting of some sea oats by dawns early light. I was inspired to paint these sea oats from my visits to the beach in the early morning. This painting is part of my Florida Watercolor Collection. Tall sea oats sway gently against a backdrop of soft yellow, purple, and blue hues, creating a serene seascape. Delicate silhouettes of the sea oats add a sense of movement and calmness.
Description: This is my watercolor painting of a lettered olive shell that I found on the beach in Florida. This kind of shell is a species of large predatory sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk. This painting is part of my Florida Watercolor Collection. A detailed, sepia-toned drawing depicts a conical seashell with intricate line patterns and shading. The background features a subtle, warm-toned wash that enhances the shell's naturalistic portrayal.
Description: This is my watercolor and ink painting of the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier at sunrise. It is 1,545 feet long, 30 feet above water and is currently the longest fishing pier in Florida and in the Gulf of Mexico. I was inspired to paint this pier that I have fished from. I have seen some amazing sunsets, sunrises, fish and wildlife from this pier. This painting is part of my Florida Watercolor Collection. Vibrant hues of red and orange fill the sky as the sun sets over a serene ocean scene. Waves gently crash onto the sandy shore, while a long pier stretches across the horizon.
Description: This is my acrylic painting of sea oats at sunset. I painted this as an inspiration of many vacations spent on the Emerald Coast of the Florida Panhandle, near Navarre Beach. Tall sea oats are silhouetted against a serene sunset, with hues of pink, orange, and gray spreading across the sky. A tranquil seascape captures the transition from day to night.
Description: This is my watercolor of some swimmers on the beach at sunset. This painting is part of my Florida Watercolor Collection. A serene beach scene captures the vibrant transition of colors as the sun sets on the horizon, casting reflections on the gentle waves. Silhouettes of distant figures add life to the peaceful coastal view.
Description: This is my watercolor painting of a Portuguese Man O’ War with a grunge appearance. This painting is part of my Florida Watercolor Collection. A Man O War with long, flowing tentacles drifts gracefully in a muted, earthy-toned background. Its dome appears semi-transparent, revealing intricate details of its structure.
Description: This is my watercolor painting of a Portuguese Man O’ War. This painting is part of my Florida Watercolor Collection. A Man O War with flowing, delicate tentacles extends beneath a translucent dome, painted in soft purple and orange hues. Soft lines and shades create a serene underwater scene.
Description: This is my watercolor and ink painting of a hammerhead shark. This painting is part of my Florida Watercolor Collection. A stylized hammerhead shark is depicted against a textured backdrop, highlighting its unique head shape and streamlined body. Bold lines and subtle shading emphasize its form, creating a striking visual contrast.
Description: This is my watercolor painting of the skeleton of a fish. This painting is part of my Florida Watercolor Collection. A skeletal fish is depicted with bold, dark lines against a textured background, giving it an ancient, fossil-like appearance. The background features wavy patterns, enhancing the underwater theme.
Description: This is my watercolor painting of some scallop sea shells that I found on the beach in Florida. This painting is part of my Florida Watercolor Collection. A collection of seashells in varying shades of pink and brown is arranged against a beige background. Each shell displays unique patterns and shapes, reminiscent of fan-like designs.
Description: This is my drawing of a farm field at sunset with bales of hay, barn, silo and wheat heads. A rural landscape features hay bales scattered across a field, with a barn, windmill, and silo in the background as the sun sets. Tall grass and wheat stalks are prominent in the foreground, adding to the pastoral scene.
Description: This is my drawing of a big fish story, where a person fishing over a hole in ice unknowingly hooks a big whale. A large whale is depicted underwater, caught on the fishing line of a person ice fishing above. The scene captures the contrast between the icy surface landscape with an igloo and mountains, and the serene underwater world.
Description: This is my drawing of the temptation of Adam and Eve and the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden. Eve and Adam stand facing each other with an apple, the forbidden fruit between them, against a sunset backdrop. Their expressions suggest a moment of temptation before the exchange, surrounded by stylized plants.
Description: This is my drawing of a salty pretzel. A bright golden pretzel is sprinkled with salt, alongside a knot-shaped design. The background is a simple, light color that highlights the vivid pretzel. The pretzel was invented by European monks in the early Middle Ages, with the knot shape to represent the Holy Trinity, with the three holes symbolizing the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Description: This is my drawing of some forget-me-not flowers. This flower symbolizes remembrance and to honor all past and current United States Military veterans who bear the permanent scars of battle. The forget-me-not flower is the state flower of Alaska. Delicate blue forget-me-not flowers with yellow centers are arranged in an elegant bouquet on a light background. The flowers are outlined in a darker shade, enhancing their vibrant appearance.
Description: This is my drawing of a person presenting a bouquet of flowers that are topped with a pair of hummingbirds. A hand, clothed in a suit, presents a colorful bouquet of various flowers tied with a pink ribbon. Two hummingbirds hover above the bouquet, adding a lively touch to the floral arrangement.
Description: This is my drawing of planet earth as the pearl in a scallop shell at the bottom of the ocean. A large seashell is open, revealing a small globe inside, set against a background of flowing green and blue lines, resembling seaweed. The ocean floor is depicted beneath the shell, adding to the underwater theme.
Description: This is my painting of an inspirational view in the mountains. The mountains seem to almost disappear on the horizon. Ash, birch and evergreen trees are plentiful. At this point in the road, you must slow down for a blind corner. Right below the couple’s love initials that have been carved into the tree are bear claw marks.
About Matt Starr Fine Art
