Here is “Beaverton Sunlight.”
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Thank you to my friend Wesley for taking the photo that inspired me to paint this.
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Beaverton, on the west side of Portland, OR, has a great farmers market in the summer. I remember being there one year on a hot day with my small kids in tow, buying them fresh-picked strawberries and watching them race around and dance in the mist of a public fountain. There was a live band playing steel drums, people walking by with canvas bags overflowing with fresh produce, dogs on leashes and babies in strollers.
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This sky framed by different kinds of trees, even though it’s an unrelated image, reminds me of that day. It is a moment of peace and joy, colorful and alive.
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This painting is both high-contrast and in highly-saturated color. The sky is such a deep blue.
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Where the light of the setting sun shines through the trees, you can see all the colors of the rainbow.
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The trees are painted in unnatural shades of orange, blue and purple.
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Some of the foliage is painted in fine, wispy brush strokes.
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In other parts, the brush strokes are rough and bold.
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Up close, you can see the multiple layers of texture in the paint.
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And from across the room, this painting draws you in for a closer look because it is so bright, joyful and glowing with color.
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Feel free to contact me with any questions about purchasing the original, or if you’d like to order a print of this painting.
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