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Santa Barbara Palms - Landscape Oil Painting - 9x12

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I had fun painting this one, I'm loving these medium sized panels :) 

Today I'm going to attempt to make a very simple version of a quilt...I have very limited sewing skills, but since I own  sewing machine I feel like I should use it. 

Oil on 3/4" cradled panel, 9x12 inches
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San Diego Beach - Daily painting - 6x6

Here's another little scene from my recent San Diego trip.  There were lots of interesting cliffs and rocky outcroppings, this one was inhabited by tons of pelicans, but 6x6 is too small for that sort of detail :) 

Oil on panel, 6x6 inches 
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In other news, this afternoon I was rushing to make myself some lunch...I decided on a spinach salad, I got out all the...

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Somewhere San Diego II - Landscape Oil Painting - 6x6

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I was trying to think of what to write about here, when Charlie (my giant orange cat) just bolted across the room, jumped as high as I've ever seen, headfirst right into the closet mirror... it seems he thinks he has a mirror friend... or enemy.  

Oil on panel, 6x6 inches
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Somewhere San Diego - Landscape Oil Painting - 6x6

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Usually around this time of year I start getting really crafty.  Scrapbooking, crocheting, baking, etc.  I make lists and brainstorm ideas of homemade gifts I can start making for Christmas. 

Not so much this year. Ever since I started on this full time painting gig I've been far less crafty in other areas. I think all my creative energy is just used up everyday....or else I've just become really...

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Avocado Scrub - Still life oil painting - 6x6

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I painted these avocados on a very dark, almost black canvas.  Like the landscape I experimented with a few days ago.  It's kind of like painting in the complete opposite way that I'm used to, which makes it a good exercise . 
 Oil on stretched canvas, sides painted, 6x6 inches
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