Glass works

                                             11"x14"  Oil on linen panel
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This is a much visited artistic glassworks in the little town of Harmony, California.   I have painted the town both from the main road and from behind the group of structures comprising the whole.  One of those paintings I posted in the early days of this blog.  Harmony is a favorite location for artists and my group has spent many Wednesdays there.  On the day I did this particular work, I was painting with my friend, David.  We both did the same view, his turned out better, as usual, but he is a really accomplished professional.   He is also the "slower than molasses in winter" friend I have mentioned before.   Think I'll show a picture of him.

As you can see, it was chilly that day.   As much as I love California, I will admit that some mornings, although beautiful, are chilly.                             Mike                        

Flatland Nursery

                                               11"x14" Oil on linen panel
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The title simply was a flippant gesture to indicate the building was not in the mountains.  It was  a cluttered and interesting subject.   Where I now reside, oddly enough, trees are a problem for an outdoor painter.  You search and find an interesting  structure, and there are trees blocking the view from every quarter.  That is nice, if painting trees is your goal, and I enjoy that, but an unobstructed shot of an old home is nice, too.  Just an observation.          Mike