strawberry 5.5x7

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lake natoma 7x5.5

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overlook 7x5.5

This is the view of the American River Canyon from the Auburn Dam Overlook. There isn't actually a dam here. Construction started in the late seventies or early eighties but was discontinued for various reasons. I don't mind. I like the canyon.

candle 5.5x7

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bird nest 7x5.5

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butterscotch 4x3

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two hammers 7x5.5

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peony 7x5.5

This was sitting on my table in my classroom this morning. I'm assuming Pollyanna brought it. Thanks Pollyanna!
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pickle jar 5.5x7

japanese eggplant 5.5x7

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oriental poppy 5.5x7

These flowers are just huge compared to California Poppies and they are so bright that they almost look fake. I'd like to thank Pollyanna Redman for bringing me this cool specimen.

desert dandelions #2 5.5x7

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grapes #2 7x5.5

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passion flower 5.5x7

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watermelon 7x5.5

It was fun sharing the rest of this mellon with my first period class today.
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Poppies #2 5.5x7

poppies are a real challenge to paint. they move around quite a bit. I find I have to paint the flowers first, as quickly as I can, and then concentrate on the container.
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deer skull 7x5.5

I'd like to thank Ciara Teel for bringing this in for me to paint.

egg and grapefruit 7x5.5

milk #2 5.5x7

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apricots 7x5.5

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kiwi and orange 7x5.5

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cherries #2 7x5.5

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yarrow 5.5x7

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rose #2 5.5x7

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poppies 5.5x7

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fried prawn 5.5x7

My dad's birthday was yesterday and we had sushi. This was left over from the meal.

apple 5.5x7

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spoon 5.5x7

I finished this at about 3:00 today but only just got to a computer and camera.
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Auburn Journal Article

Our local paper, the Auburn Journal, did a nice story on my daily painting project this morning. You can read it here.

coreopsis 5.5x7

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yellow flowers 5.5x7

I picked these on my way to work today. They were on the side of the road near Folsom Lake. I could use some help identifying them if anyone has any ideas.
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cookie cutter #2 5.5x7

Happy May Day!