There's a Farmer in my Dell

"For Farmer Bill"

Oil on Canvas, 11x14

We have a very special friend who loves to garden. I enjoyed his peppers!

This one's for you, Farmer Bill.

Marsh Greens

"On the Causway"

Oil on Panel, 11x14

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This is one of the first paintings I have done from the loads of beautiful views at Huntington Island State Park / Atalaya Castle. I can't wait to get to the others. It is a beautiful place.

The Show's Over

But it sure was fun while it lasted.

This is my host. She was kind and generous to do this for me.

The food was delicious.

She had a lot of room for me to display my work.

There was art and food everywhere.

It was a complete success. Together we moved 13 pieces of art.

Sounds like a lucky number to me.

What's in your Pear Tree?

"In a Pear Tree"
Oil on Board, 11x14

This a new painting - still wet actually. Signed it today. I wonder if I am finished? An artist signs the painting when they want it to be finished - not necessarily when it is. I'll give it a couple of days to see.

Alikreukel

"Alikreukel"

Oil on Board, 5x7

This is a shell I picked up on the beach in Africa. I was there visiting my father in 1980.

Here's a little more info on the shell: Alikreukel, also known as the giant periwinkle, common name for a large marine snail that inhabits shallow waters around the coast of southern Africa. The alikreukel is a large, rounded snail with a predominantly black shell. Old shells left in the sun lose their black outer layer to expose the beautiful mother-of-pearl underneath.