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Park by the Water - 5x7

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I was attracted to this scene because of it's contrasts.  I was very excited about painting the guy on the left, that spot of light on his shoulder was the best part. 

Oil on panel, 5x7 inches
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Look it's me in the newspaper! What a fun Sunday...

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Ocean View - 5x7

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I love how windows shine like this when the sun starts setting...

Oil on panel, 5x7 inches
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Googie Liquor - 5x7

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Not the most exciting example of Googie architecture, but I still like it! 

Oil on panel, 5x7 inches
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In other news, my SB News Press article is scheduled for this Sunday (6/26), check it out if you're in town :) 



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Beach Houses, Sunset - 6x12

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This turned out better than expected it to! I love when that happens.  

I'm a little frustrated at all this gloom we've been having.  I love to paint things either at dawn or at dusk...and it's cloudy at both those times! The sun comes out (a little) from 3:00-4:30... that doesn't really help me.  Maybe today will be better. 

Oil on cradled panel, 6x12 inches
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Sly's Sunset - 8x10

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I was walking down Linden one evening and the sun was finally hitting this building just perfectly, it's such a fun yellow color, I've been waiting to paint it for a while.  

Oil on panel, 8x10 inches
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