259. A Few

258. Moving In a Little Closer

257. Behind the Row

As much as I hate to admit it, these are closest to the actual colors we saw that day with the expanse of hills and sky. The ground in southern Lebanon is a rich brick color and very fertile. The "local color" reminds me of New Mexico or Arizona, but the vegetation is very different.

256. Aside From The Row

255. Young Ones in the Row

For your convenience, frames like this are offered for sale at my cost, including dust jacket and wire hanger.

254. End of the Row

For your convenience, I have frames available in various colors and will frame any painting complete with dust jacket and wire hanger for my cost.

253. On the Bright Side

252. In a Row on the Warmer Side

251. In a Row 4

This is how the painting might look with a simple floater frame.

250. In a Row 3

249. In a Row 2

Please see yesterday's blog to find a description of this scene.

248. In a Row

I have painted these trees many times and never tire of doing so. There is a very long row of them that line the hills of Marjeyoun, Lebanon. They were planted by my family so that they could have pine nuts readily available. They also own olive groves in this unbelievably beautiful part of the world. Have you ever had that feeling when you see something so beautiful that your heart skips a beat and you cannot help but feel so small? That is how I felt when I visited this village, the land of my ancestry.

247. Lila

Meet Lila, a beautiful Golden Doodle. This painting was a commissioned art piece, and a pleasure to paint. The recipient was surprised and happy, which makes me happy.

246. Rodeo

Rodeo is my neighbor's dog. He is a Teddy Bear (mix of shitzu, toy poodle and bichon), and is half-brother to my Oliver. It's really fun watching them play together.