Sea Oats and Dunes

St. Augustine, Florida

Roger paints a seascape featuring sand dunes with sea oats using acrylics on board. Sarah takes a walk on the beach with Mic the rescue dog and later visits an environmental education center to learn about the importance of the dunes and other natural aspects of beach life.

Sault Ste. Marie

Michigan and Canada

During a visit to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan Roger does a plein air painting in acrylics with a limited palette depicting a Great Lakes freighter heading towards the locks. He additionally paints a friendly Canadian goose back at his studio. Sarah and Roger cross the International Bridge to the twin city in Ontario and tour the fascinating displays at the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Center.

Ralph the Tiger

Mims, Florida

Sarah and Roger are invited to visit a large cat rescue in Mims, Florida. The owner introduces Sarah to the youngest member, Ralph the Tiger. Sarah also meets the larger lions and tigers and learns about their diet and care. Roger takes pictures of the handsome cub back to his studio and uses acrylics to paint Ralph’s portrait with tips for painting realistic fur.