I must confess, I did this painting months ago and as much as I liked it, I didn't love it. So! I went and painted out the blue sky, clouds, palm tree and darked the wall the sign is on... A real hundred & eighty degree difference.. Its a real place by the way.. lived up the hill from it in Pismo Beach.. So it's a new post. Want to see the original?"Click Here" This is a 8x6 inch oil on Birch wood mounted on a varnished wooden box: (Sold)
Just another angle and still exploring the shades of grays and the many moods they represent. (For more on my black & whites) I must say, deciding on the placement of the balloon took a little time. I knew I wanted red, but where to place it? A little to the left a little to the right, higher, lower then finely, the balloon was freed at last. Oil on Birch panel, mounted on a 6x6" varnished wooden box: (Sold)
When was the last time you went to a drive-in? When I went, their wasn't any coolers to bring food in, one ordered a slice of pizza and coke from the food-stand at the drive-in, then went back for popcorn and chocolate raisins, I love the combo still... The movies had new, cartoons then coming attractions and then the movie. The teens had the new girl friend, the parents, kids in the backseats... No cell phones, No Wi-Fi on someones lap illuminating the car... Just popcorn & pizza. This 6x6" painting is on Birch wood mounted on a varnished wooden box so no framing is needed. This little wonder is going into the "LAGUNA ART FESTIVAL" show I am in this summer. It must dry first so it will be next week. (Sold)
Just a nice departure from my other works I thought I would paint this. I was down at a wonderful place that has been painted hundreds of times over many years. "CRYSTAL COVE" an enchanting place centered somewhat between Laguna Beach and Corona Del Mar, each beautiful in their own way. Crystal cove is filled with much stories from locals and the Hollywood movie stars from the past, "YES" I have my own stories too but, that's for another time. Crystal Cove is on the sand with new and used homes, some empty amazingly still standing. So with all this charm and history, like I said, many paintings are floating around out there... I on the other hand zeroed in on the flowers that are abundant along the path in and around old railroad ties for steps, fences, porches and sand drifts and all, I spotted this beautiful hibiscus minding its own business avoiding foot traffic and the stomping of stray dogs. I knelt down, said "hello" and gave honer to its survival by painting it. This painting is going into the Art Show I'm presently in for another 6 weeks... ( Not Available)
I entered the office and signed in. As I turned to sit I spotted her, she was dressed to kill. I took a seat, picked up a magazine and pretended to read but couldn’t take my eyes off her. Her gaze never left the window. After a time a door opened to my right and a soft voice called out into the waiting room… “Ms Greenfield” she stood up and with grace glided across the floor. Passing me she nodded, I smiled; she was wearing “Gardenia” probably my favorite perfume. I sat for a few minutes then the receptionist called out to me, she told me this and that with politeness, I thanked her nodding my head up and down showing I understood. Turning to leave I stopped to looked out the window, smiling to myself I thought, oh well, it was a nice encounter anyway. Oil on 8x6 Birch paneling, mounted on a varnished wooden box: (Sold)
