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Nostalgia in Independence, Oregon
When I was young, 8-10, I would spend a week every summer with my grandparents in Independence, Oregon. My grandpa drove a Union 76 oil delivery truck. On the day he delivered to the farms I got to ride along. … Continue reading
Christmas in Mukilteo
The city Christmas tree sits on the hill overlooking Lighthouse Park, a beautiful site for this time of year.
Posted in Watercolor
Tagged fountain pen, Ink, mukilteo, painting, Puget sound, sketch, trees, washington, Watercolor
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Sun on the Cascades
I have bee painting the mountains that I have hiked and enjoyed in my life, here are a few. Can you identify them?
Winter sunrise and Mt Hood
The first half of my life I lived in Oregon. Mt Hood and it’s trails were home and even today are frequently in my thoughts. Sitting tonight in front of the fire I did a painting, winter colors are amazing.
Sunset on Mt. Rainer
This is bit of a different composition for me. I saw similar coloring of Mt. Rainer in a photo, it inspired me to play with the idea and add a bit of connection to the water of Puget Sound or … Continue reading
Fall colors and bare branches
Looking out the window on a blustery fall morning. An abstract collage of color with bare branches crisscrossing the scene.
Posted in Watercolor
Tagged autumn, Ink, ink and watercolor, morning, mukilteo, sketch, trees, washington, Watercolor
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Hunting in Puget Sound
The tide was lower than normal yesterday, exposing green rocks and providing a rich hunting ground in the shallow water for the local herons. A clear cerulean blue sky changed the often gray green water to a deep blue. Watching … Continue reading
Mornings at Mukilteo Beach
The last two mornings I went early to Mukilteo Beach, here is the result
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Summer day at the Arboretum
Washington Park Arboretum is one of the gems of Seattle. I walked along Azalea Way, dazzling colors all around. This old gnarled tree caught my attention.
Posted in Painting, sketch, Watercolor
Tagged fountain pen, gardens, Ink, painting, Seattle, sketch, summer, travelsketch, travelsketcher, trees, washington, Watercolor
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A deep red rose
Watercolor and ink on 9×16″ paper From The Oyster Bar on Chuckanut drive
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