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Nostalgia in Independence, Oregon

Posted on February 26, 2019 by Terry Christopherson

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 →

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Winter Solstice

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Terry Christopherson

Tomorrow marks the middle of winter, or so it has been seen for most of history. The sun is at its lowest point and begins its climb back up into the sky. The days begin to lengthen with spring beginning … Continue reading →

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Christmas in Mukilteo

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Terry Christopherson

The city Christmas tree sits on the hill overlooking Lighthouse Park, a beautiful site for this time of year.

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Sun on the Cascades

Posted on December 11, 2018 by Terry Christopherson

I have bee painting the mountains that I have hiked and enjoyed in my life, here are a few. Can you identify them?

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Winter sunrise and Mt Hood

Posted on December 8, 2018 by Terry Christopherson

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.

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A painting of hope

Posted on November 10, 2018 by Terry Christopherson

There are dark skies these days, it is in times like these that the light is brighter and the flowers most appreciated, I cling to that. This is an acrylic on a 9×12 canvas, prints available.

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Travel sketches vs urban sketches, and what about plein air?

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Terry Christopherson

The teapot in Bath, and a street in Kyoto are both travel sketches yet they do not qualify as urban sketches. The teapot was done on location yet it does not qualify for an urban sketch due to the content. … Continue reading →

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Summer day at the Arboretum

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Terry Christopherson

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.

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It’s spring

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Terry Christopherson

It’s spring and a young (old) man’s fancy turns to cherry trees! Acrylic on 12×14″ canvas

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Olympic mountains from Edmonds, WA

Posted on December 27, 2017 by Terry Christopherson

Did this trading card size (2.5″x3.5″) view of the Olympic Mountains from Edmonds, WA. Kayakers on the sound at sunset.

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