Day 22 of the 30 in 30 - Tourist in Seoul

Seoul is the 11th most visited city in the world.  Located in South Korea, I wouldn't have thought it would be a popular tourist destination, but upon reading about Seoul, I found that not only is it apparently beautiful, but the South Korean people are said to be kind and respectful of each other and visitors.  According to one visitors site, the South Korean's way of life is "Work hard, play hard", and Seoul is reported to have an active and fun night life as well as an amazing park system.  When you look at a map of Seoul, you can see a huge park that resides smack in the middle of the city. This scene, while not in that park, is located in the area of Seoul called Yongsandong, and is near their National Museum.  I liked the small pagoda like structure with the mountain rising in the background.  Also enjoyed painting this young lady, enjoying her day as a tourist.

Tourist in Seoul, oil on panel, 4"x18"
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Day 3 of the 30 in 30 - Passing the Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand

I am currently fascinated with what I call "Glimpse" paintings. The severe composition (4"x18") is intriguing, challenging and surprising... So, during this 30 in 30, I will be doing a series of glimpse paintings that will show 'Just a Glimpse' of the 20 most visited places in the world.  Today is the first in the series - the #1 place people visited in the world last year was Bangkok, Thailand.  This view is of a side entrance of the Grand Palace, a not to be missed landmark in Bangkok.  I am excited to bring you glimpses of hot spots around the world!

Passing the Palace, Bangkok, Thailand,  oil, 4"x18"
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Day 25 - As Above, So Below

Today I wanted to uber challenge myself and paint a big one... I painted an 18" x 24" landscape, again, from Idaho.. The contrasts and colors out West are just incredible.  Why is that?
Anyway, being that it is a bigger one, I am not sure if I am actually finished.  I think I need to go back in and fix some details up here and there.  Other than that, I am happy with the contrasts and the composition.  Being that it was bigger, I also had to work very differently than I usually do -  I used only big brushes and spent less time on the sketch and more time on the values and colors... This one isn't for sale just yet.  Stay posted as it will be eventually!  I'll have a better picture of it too.. this one was done in my studio under lights... not my preferred way of photographing. Oh well.  It's Friday.  I'm beat!

As Above, So Below, oil on panel, 18" x 24"
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Day 22- Good Fortune

This little scene reminds me of the many times in life that I have literally or figuratively rounded a corner, only to be pleasantly surprised by what I find.  I consider myself to be 'lucky', or to lead a blessed life, or to have good fortune, or.... maybe I just appreciate my life abundantly... I don't know which of these it is, but really it doesn't matter.  I love the little (and sometimes big) surprises life hands to me sometimes, even if at first I am a bit shocked.  Things always turn out for the best and more often than not, I find hidden gems when I least expect them!

Good Fortune, oil on panel, 6"x6"
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