Sunday, March 11, 2007

Remember When?

Do you remember service stations? When was the last time someone checked your oil, washed your windshield, and pumped your gas? A few still exist but they are rapidly becoming a thing of the past. Many are abandoned like the one captured in this painting, “Remember When?” which has a nostalgic feel of days gone by… when service meant more than convience… a slower time. I miss that…

Trivia question for my local friends:

Do you know where this scene is?

An artist friend, Mike Rooney, challenged me to paint 100 paintings after attending one of his workshops last September. I have been painting since January 2004 and until his workshop I had finished about 40 paintings… since December 6, 2006… I have painted 56 paintings… most I have sold on eBay. The painting above is #50. 

Here are some more recent “Impressionist” works… Details (titles, sizes, and descriptions) for them can be found on my “Art for Sale” page… 

The impressionistic painting below, “The Old Covered Bridge” was done as a demo for Mrs Nickel’s 7th and 8th grade art classes last week. I set up my easel… painted, and answered some really cool questions. We discussed the elements of art, various styles, techniques, etc. and had a great time… well… at least the 7th graders (and me) had a great time.

If you get a chance, please drop by “My eBay” page and see my paintings up for auction… I’m posting these “One a Day” paintings there on an almost daily basis.

A special thanks to all my friends (old and new) who have supported my work through bids and encouragement.

Thanks for dropping by…

Comments always appreciated…

Bernie

 

 

 

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