Day 22 - "Passing the Tower"

I mentioned the other day that I sometimes get inspiration from the Morguefile, an online free file sharing website.  Well, I also love to use Google street view to wander the globe and see places that I otherwise may never get to see.  This inspires me so often and I have painted many pictures from scenes I have found in street view... Prague, Ireland, Idaho and Paris are just a few of the most beautiful areas of the world, at least on street view anyway.  So, this scene  which I found while 'wandering' around Paris, inspired me because, one, this view of the tower is just impeccably perfect, and two, the young man on the bike in the foreground presented a nice mystery.... What exactly is his story?  It made me wonder "where is he was going?"  Maybe university?  A quiet cafe to meet a secret rendezvous? Maybe he's a delivery guy delivering important documents.  Maybe he's on his way to visit grandma.  Who knows?   Anyway, I liked the mystery this scene presented and I also loved the composition when I cropped it to fit one of my narrow panel left-overs.

Passing the Tower, oil, 4"x18"
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Day 29 - Going Places

I love the geometry that happens in street scene compositions.. Especially this street scene that is somewhere in Prague... Yesterday I commented on the graffiti that seems to be everywhere in Prague.  I also noticed their amazing sidewalks and streets.  Many of the streets and sidewalks are beautifully patterned cobblestones... The architecture is outstanding also.. I can see why many people visit Prague just by wandering around on Street View.  It is rich with artwork just walking down any street, from actual statues, to friezes on buildings, to incredibly ornate architecture.  Anyway, I found this young lady, who moments before had been gazing at the mannequin in the store front.  I wanted to paint that scene, but unfortunately most of her body was obscured by the tree.  I opted for this one, just a little ways down the street.  It looks like she didn't want that dress after all...
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Going Places, oil on panel, 6"x6'
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Day 27 - Joy Ride

I do not own a motorcycle.... but I know many people who do.  Around here, motorcycles are a way of life for many.  Lots of Harleys.... plenty of every kind of motorcycle actually.  So, today's painting is for all you motorcycle enthusiasts.. (I know some of you are reading this!)  Nice weather is right around the corner!  Spring is only 52 days, 4 hours and some odd minutes away!
This picture is again from Google Street View and, well, its not in Pennsylvania.  The Yucatan, peninsula where I suspect it is warm motorcycle weather most of the year.  But, I bet they get rain and hurricanes on a weekly basis.  :)  Enjoy!
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Joyride, oil on panel, 6"x6"
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Day 1 of Leslie Saeta's 30 in 30 painting challenge

I am taking part in a challenge to paint a painting a day for 30 days straight hosted by Leslie Saeta a California artist I follow.  The challenge started today..... and by gosh, I finished a painting on time!  (I was also framing all day in preparation for hanging the new show at my gallery tomorrow morning!)  I am tired, but, as part of the challenge, I am posting my daily painting on my blog, facebook, website etc...and this is day 1's post.  I hope you enjoy following me through the next 30 days!  I may not paint a masterpiece every day (I am sure I won't) but I do plan on gaining insight into planning and organizing my time better so I actually make it to my studio every day.  :)  As always, thanks for looking!

5th and Penn, oil on hardboard, 5" x 7"
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