The following pictures are taken outside where the blue tone is seen more clearly.
The idea for this painting came as vision over the course of a few years. The intent was strong and I felt it had to be drawn out on canvas.
An interesting thing happened while in the midst of this painting. I got an email from a person inquiring if I had done their sunset painting because it, as well, was by a ‘L’Etoile’. The framed picture was a vibrant scene of an incredible sunset over an ocean. I wish I knew who it was. Funny how life is, if you’re thinking about a subject, this one being sunsets, the subject becomes an object and appears in all kinds of ways right in front of you.
Inside Paxton Gate is a world of nature made still. There are taxidermy creatures large and small, rare insects and a variety of amazing plants.
Artist, Monique Motil, creates striking detail in costumes for deceased animals.
A colorful place filled with deep creativity, diversity and humor. Valencia Street, what a treat.
Dyeing eggs with blueberries, turmeric, spinach, red cabbage and cheese cloth.
channeling the abstract 