Coastal Art ~ Loran Chavez

I am a Professional Artist in Fairhope, Alabama. My work is in multiple media but my favorite is Acrylics~next in line Watercolors and then Oils. My favorite subjects include local wildlife, landscape~usually with boats, and obsession paintings (looking at other peoples obsessions in a new way).I participate in a lot of outdoor shows with helper and spouse Christopher. I do several outdoor shows a year and this blog is about the adventures getting ready for them.

Thursday, September 17, 2026

Octopus bowl

We are currently camping in Gulf Shores in anticipation of the Freedom Fest at the Wharf. Chris has gone to bed and I am still painting afterward while listening to a program on the TV. It's a particularly interesting program about the possible haunting of Fort Morgan. I enjoy learning about the Civil war and the fort.

It breaks my heart to know the Fort is in peril of destruction. Hurricane Sally did a lot of damage and the water continues to be a problem. Eventually the entire fort may be in danger of complete collapse because the mortar is leaching out from between the bricks. Such a beautiful example of history possibly becoming lost forever.

Octopus bowl, acrylic on hand carved bowl by Chris Chavez, 8 inches round

Day 80 of the 109 days-100 paintings 2026

Coastal Art ~ Loran Chavez

Thursday, September 17, 2026

Octopus bowl

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