Here is one of my favorite paintings of New Island that I did a few years ago, titled "The Yellow Island". I love wildflowers, and this was inspired by the poppies and lupines that bloom in California in the spring. So here is a little Christmas color from the imaginary side of the world. Enjoy!
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The details and particulars in my paintings are often taken from my photos. A dramatic Midwestern sky might be juxtaposed over a wild and early California coastline, with an especially charming old farmhouse plunked down on the beach (complete with a glad- or geranium-filled flower garden), there may be toys strewn about -- usually there's some surf. There's a little something for everyone! - Relocate without leaving home...
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I've thought about "where" for so long that the idea of an imaginary place took hold. After many years of mulling it over and playing around, I've developed it -- and continue to develop it -- into a real imaginary place called New Island.
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