When life gives you lemons, draw them, 11 x 14 inches dry pastels, graphite on paper

"When life gives you lemons, draw them." (Nikki)

"Color! What a deep and mysterious language." (Paul Gauguin)

Tennessee

Takin’ it easy

Friday, June 12th, 2009


 

 The driver of a semi, Hwy 40 near Nashville, TN

There is a time for work and a time to relax…wow. This truck sharing the road on the way back from North Carolina was not parked…this guy was driving 70 mph down the highway! I’m just back from NC then up to Alberta soon, so no new artwork to post until about the end of July.

Road Trip!

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008


 

Skid marks under Hwy 40 overpass, outside of Nashville TN

This photo was taken just outside of Nashville where we stopped to take photos of the trees draped with vines, naturally occurring topiary, amazing – looking like animals and people turned into forest.  Those were cool enough, and the tire skid marks were an extra unexpected find. The photo has been turned into a black and white, then a colored portion from the bottom was superimposed on top of that…my favorite digital trick. Now one last trip for this year, driving to California and the Giant Redwoods – back on the 13th.

Speeding by the Poppies

Saturday, September 30th, 2006


Speeding by the Poppies, Hwy 40 Tennessee, USA 14 x 11 inches oil pastels on paper

Speeding by the Poppies, Hwy 40 Tennessee USA, 14H x 11W inches oil pastels on paper with 3-inch-wide white double mat and 26H x 22W inch white custom-built white wood frame with crackle finish.

Tennessee Poppies

Thursday, September 28th, 2006


 
Tennessee Poppies, Hwy 40 Tennessee 11H x 14W inches oil pastels on paper

Tennessee Poppies along Hwy 40 Tennessee, 11H x 14W inches oil pastels on paper, 3 inch white double mat and 26H x 22W inch white wood frame with crackle finish. Sold.