Life Is Sweet: Take A Bite

Hi Subscriber,

How is August finding you? I hope you are well, staying cool and trying new things.

I finally went to my first in theatre movie since Covid started. And, it was exciting to sit in a dark theatre with other patrons and watch the "Barbie" movie. I have to say that I was not disappointed with the experience or the movie. I was even inspired to paint "Blooming Pink" using Barbie pinks and touches of Ken turquoise. I think it turned out fun. What do you think?

Blooming Pink 30"x24"x1.5" Oil

Cakebread Cellars Winery Barn 10x10x1.5 Oil

Cakebread Cellars Winery shown in a setting with a floating frame.

I think I have mentioned before my favorite winery in the Napa area is Cakebread Cellars located in Rutherford Ca. Whenever we get a chance to go to wine country we always stop in to this winery for a tasting. I never let a chance go by without taking photos. The last time we were there I snapped this scene. I loved the sunflowers with the barn and the hills in the background.

"Dirt Donut" With Gummy Worm

Yes that is called a "Dirt Donut" with a gummy worm. I got this tasty, fun chocolate cake donut at the Federal Donut Shop in Philladelphia where we recently visited. When I travel I am always on the look out for interesting donuts that I haven't seen before. It was pretty tasty too. When I got home I had to paint it right away. It is 6"x6" done in oil paints.

Poppy Fields of Lancaster

Shown in a setting with a floating frame.

"Poppy Fields of Lancaster" 12"x12"x1.5" oil painting is fresh off my easel. The photo reference was taken in March a few years ago but I had the overwhelming desire to paint it again. I love the warm colors of the poppies and mustard flowers against the cool sky and the snow capped mountains in the distance. Available through my website. www.trpart.com.

If you have any questions or comments please don't hesitate to contact me. My email address is romeropaul@aol.com. If you know anyone that would like to read my newsletter, feel free to pass it on or direct them to my website where they can sign up. My website is, www.trpart.com

Warmest regards and Happy August,

Terry

"It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see." Henry David Thoreau.

Here is the original poppy piece that I painted from Lancaster several years ago. You can see a difference in style. It is now hanging happily in the home of collectors.