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Sandyland Sunrise - 8x10

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I have some big shows coming up this summer!  I think I may have overcommitted myself a bit, hopefully I can handle it.  It just means that I'll be painting like a mad woman for the next month or so, and probably hoarding my new paintings so I don't sell out before the show. 

I'm really happy about this new painting. I have always loved this spot at sunrise, but never quite figured out...

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Milpas Palms - 5x7

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Every time I stop at Trader Joe's this little section of Milpas St. stands out to me.  

Oil on panel, 5x7 inches
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Santa Claus Lane Beach House - 8x16

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I'm so happy with this one,  I almost talked myself out of even starting it, but I'm glad I didn't.  

Oil on deep cradled panel, 8x16 inches
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Our Town - Carpinteria Oil Painting - 11x14

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I love how this one turned out.  When I started it I expected it to be painful and challenging to complete, but it turned out to be one of those rare wonderful happenings where the painting you want just flows right into existence.  

I'm excited about today, I have lots of time to paint this afternoon and I'm going to try out a few new techniques.  Maybe something good will happen :) 

Oil on cradled...

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