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Carpinteria Cliffs - 6x12

beach bluffs carpinteria cliffs ocean rincon

I played with the surface a little before painting this piece.  I like the feeling of linen (because it's finer than canvas) but it's still a little too porous for my liking.  I prepped this one by applying a pretty thick coat of gesso with a palette knife. I really liked the result, maybe I'll try it with some old canvases I have lying around. 


Oil on stretched linen, 6x12 inches
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Bluffs Sunset - 5x7

bluffs carpinteria sunset telephone poles

I wanted to have another go at this scene, painting on canvas vs. panel makes a world of difference! 

Oil on panel, 5x7 inches


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