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Flamingo: A Study in Pale

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  Flamingo A Study in Pale We don't often see flamingos on the Chesapeake.  Well, never.  But this one offered an opportunity for a painting in pale color.  Acrylic on canvas with a touch of blue pencil.

"Hermerocallis"

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  Hermerocallis   This thrift store frame had a matted picture of George Washington. I painted "Hermerocallis" to frame with or without the salvaged double mats. Which?    
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Fête des Poules (Hen Party)  Another chicken painting, this time celebrating Mary's annual girlfriend  get-together at our cottage.  "Hen Party" is her term, not mine.

"Poseidon (Ποσειδῶν)"

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Poseidon (Ποσειδῶν)  Inspired by classical Greek, art deco, graffiti, and a thrift store frame. Acrylic on canvasboard.    

Color Is Where You Find It, 5

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  Color Is Where You Find It, 5

"Rockford Summer"

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  Rockford Summer Summer is here and so are fireworks.  The Hagley Museum has an annual firework display that is visible from Rockford Park. Rockford Summer is a watercolor tinted scratchboard depiction.

Hazy Morning

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  Hazy Morning   This morning  the air was hazy from the Canadian wild fires.  Even then there was a beauty,   The color bands add a moire effect from our screen windows.