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Monday, April 28th, 2025
Mutianyu Great Wall, Ming Dynasty (1368 – 1644) – Great Wall Of China section 50 miles from Beijing, 24H x 18W inches soft pastels on paper
The Great Wall
Monday, January 6th, 2025
Mutianyu Great Wall, China, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper. Framed size 27H x 33W” white mat and white wood frame with crackle finish. An OK attempt at a formidable subject.
This is the best-preserved and restored section of the Great Wall 65 km (about 40 miles) from Beijing, built during Qi Dynasty in 1368. With all the modern facilities provided for tourism, this section is the only one you can toboggan down after the long, hot, but really interesting hike.
Foo Dogs
Thursday, September 26th, 2024
Foo Dogs, Zhejiang, China, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper. These Chinese lion dogs or guardian lions, also known as shishi, are an integral part of Chinese art, architecture and folklore. Pairs are placed by the front doorway as symbols of harmony, protection and power, and in Feng Shui philosophy they represent yin and yang – male and female. The male holds a ball under its paw and the female holds a cub.
Temple of Horus
Wednesday, September 18th, 2024
Temple of Horus – Edfu Temple, Egypt – Falcon, Ruler of Skies and deity of the pharaohs, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper
Chinese Gardens, Singapore
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021
Chinese Gardens, Singapore with Strangler Fig trees, Jurong Lake Gardens – 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on 90 lb watercolor paper
Sunflowers
Monday, October 19th, 2020
Sunflowers and an abandoned homestead in Nebraska, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on 90 lb cold pressed watercolor paper.
Overgrown
Monday, October 5th, 2020
Overgrown in Denton, TX, this old building is now torn down – 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on 90 lb watercolor paper.
Abandoned
Saturday, September 26th, 2020
Abandoned farm near Taos New Mexico, 18H x 24W inches soft pastels on paper
Japanese Maple
Saturday, February 11th, 2017
Japanese Maple, 20W x 15H inches watercolors on 140 lb. cold pressed premium work in progress.
At the Alamo 02
Monday, November 5th, 2012
The Alamo, San Antonio, Texas, Stone walkway on the grounds, 15H x 22W inches watercolors on 80 lb premium acid free paper, white mat.
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