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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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Sailing in Santa Barbara - Original Oil Painting - 6x6

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I love all the sailboats that appear gliding through the water most weekends in Santa Barbara....I don't really want to sail...but I do like looking at them :) 

Oil on panel, 6x6 inches
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La Arcada II - Santa Barbara Oil Painting - 6x6

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I decided to take another shot at this charming courtyard in Santa Barbara.  I experimented with one of my very dark panels again, it switches up my way of thinking about the painting, so I think it's helpful.  

Oil on panel, 6x6 inches
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State Street - Santa Barbara Oil Painting - 5x7

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I'm always drawn to theatre marquees, there's just something about them.  

Oil on panel, 5x7 inches
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Santa Barbara Courthouse, Afternoon - 6x6

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I had a fantastic day at the craft fair here in Carpinteria yesterday :) I kind of wish I could have hired someone to sit at my table for me, I just always feel a little awkward selling my paintings....maybe because it's something so personal (at least to me). Or because I don't want people to feel like they have to say something nice just because I'm sitting there. But all in all a great day :)

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