"Daisy, after Neil Nelson"

"Daisy, after Neil Nelson"

Oil on Canvas, 6" x 4"

Copying other painters is a time honored tradition that I engage in from time to time.

This painter is amazing, and I have learned so much from this exercise.

In other regards, today is 911 and my heart goes out to all who may have lost someone. We will always remember, not to seek retribution, but to fight intolerance and to respect each other as human beings.

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"Ivy House"

"Ivy House"

Oil on Canvas, 8" x 6"

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"A Street in Provence"

"A Street in Provence"

Oil on Canvas, 8" x 6"

These buildings aren't always perfectly straight, 

but they're perfectly beautiful.

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"Fred's Marina, Portland Oregon"

"Fred's Marina, Portland Oregon"

Oil on Canvas, 8" x 6"

We sometimes go boating with my brother in law.

Being from a Chicago suburb with no boating experience I didn't get it at first.

But when we go floating down the Columbia there is nothing as peaceful!

"Tygh Valley, Oregon"

"Tygh Valley, Oregon"

Oil on Canvas, 8" x 6"

"Mr. Big Beak"

"Mr. Big Beak"

Oil on Wood, 8" x 6"

 OK, this guy has serious doubts about being painted. 

He's a Rose-breasted Grosbeak who's saying, "You lookin' at me?"

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"Maple Avenue, Croton on Hudson"

"Maple Avenue, Croton on Hudson"

Oil on Canvas, 8" x 6"

This is an earlier painting that just needed something.

I think it works now!

"Eastern Bluebird"

8" x 6," Oil on Wood

Just love these guys!

"Zinnias in a Brass Vase"

"Zinnias in a Brass Vase"

8" x 6," Oil on Wood

Every summer I have a plot in our community organic garden. My success is uneven but the 'cut and come again' zinnias are always a success. I think they're one of the most beautiful flowers in eastern U.S.!