PURR-FECT BLOOMS

AN ORIGINAL PAINTING
Title: Purr-fect Blooms
Image size: 24 x 30 in.
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas

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It's spring time and Purr-fect Blooms is all aglow with colorful flowers! This is a little sea-side garden shop with some of most beautiful fresh flower arrangements this part of town. This morning as usual the shop owners are busy taking care of the plants and keeping an eye on the playful kittens.

A close up shot of the old lighthouse which for many years serves as a faithful beacon to ships that pass this way.

This schooner code named C4T5, also known as the "Cats" to the locals, sails off early ahead of the weekend crowd.

Here I painted one of the shop-owners preparing the pot for more topiaries. The scene looks simple now that it is done, but at the start it was a bit daunting figuring out how to position and paint the various objects that will overlap each other.

The park-like yard is turned into a great display area for many garden goodies.

I particularly like whirlygigs... whenever I see one I always think the inventor must be pretty clever coming up with a great design that actually works.

This is a great original idea for a fountain-birdbath, featuring a sculpture of Jonah Cat with a water-spouting fish!

A closer look at the various garden ornaments for sale. For years, I saw the 'stooping lady' in many gardens, so I'm a bit worried it may look tired and dated; but then can it be worse than the pink flamingo? So here she is... and I've given her a pet cat!

As always, I must have my favorite pet in my painting. Here are some mischievous kittens having fun... exploring the garden's every nook and cranny. I have some of them chasing butterflies that were attracted by the wonderful scent of spring flowers.

PURR-FECT BLOOMS

It's spring time!

ENJOY!

KITTY'S KNICK KNACKS & WHATNOTS

AN ORIGINAL PAINTING

Title: Kitty's Knick Knacks & Whatnots

Image size: 24 x 30 in.

Medium: Acrylic on Canvas

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Enterprising Mrs. Kitty is a cat lover, here she turns her home into a thriving buy and sell business. She buys used furnitures, books, knick knacks, and other whatnots; then she sells fine antiques, collectible arts, must-have books, and various one-of-a-kind tchotchkes!

This weekend Kitty's is having a One-Day-Sale! People from all over come to browse and pick through the treasure trove of goodies.

Art prints, posters, and more knick knacks dedicated to Kitty's favorite pet are selling fast.

A closer look at some of the fine art prints and rare posters on sale.

Antique quilts, unique cat themed toys, and garden ornaments are all on sale.

A customer tries to make up her mind if this is the "must-have" quilt.

Hmmm... what does the gray cat think about it?

You sure can't miss this aerial banner ad announcing the good news!

Inside the shop there are more items for sale... the rugs, stove, and many more stuffs, including the literal kitchen sink!

This avid bookreader took advantage of the sale and loaded up on her favorite novels... these books will keep her busy reading for an entire year!

While the grown-ups shopped, this boy enjoys a swing with a little help from a friend.

KITTY'S KNICK KNACKS & WHATNOTS

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IT'S A JOLLY DOLLY HOLIDAY

AN ORIGINAL PAINTING

Title: It's A Jolly Dolly Holiday

Image size: 24 x 30 in.

Medium: Acrylic on Canvas

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This Santa Blimp can be seen for miles away and it is lit up at night!

Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe... where you can find all kinds of ornaments (made in China, naturally) and other knick-knacks to decorate your trees and make your home truly festive for the season. Here Grandma Dolly dressed up as Mrs. Santa helps another customer.

In Jolly Dolly Farm you can pick out the tree and cut it down yourself for $5/ft. or you can request one of Santa's helpers to do it for $6/ft... plus tip, of course.

Here is a Santa's assistant delivering a tree by horse drawn sled.

Jolly Dolly Santa's helpers load up the truck to deliver the trees to local buyers who made their purchases online. Those out of town buyers will receive their trees via Fedex.

This couple hurries home with their tree... they can't wait to set it up as a centerpiece. This Christmas weekend they are going to have a party with friends and family.

This dad wonders why the tree is so heavy!

Dilemma... dilemma... how to get this tree home in the Smart car! The guy with the Hummer has no problem at all.

IT'S A JOLLY DOLLY HOLIDAY!

I hope this painting brings back many good memories of your past Christmases.... ENJOY!!!

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Galloping Goose Lake

AN ORIGINAL PAINTING

Title: Galloping Goose Lake

Image size: 24 x 30 in.

Medium: Acrylic on Canvas

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It's autumn time at the lake which I called the Galloping Goose Lake. The name "Galloping Goose" is really the name of a trail in Vancouver Island, B.C.! Here I painted a little red cabin with Adirondack chairs. See the cat looking at his own image in the water while waiting to catch a fish!

In this beautiful lake setting, the nearest neighbor is several miles away.

These Canadian geese have gathered here to discuss their flight plans to the south. They don't gallop but they can sure fly in V-formation.

A sea plane is coming in for a landing!

This plane has landed and the pilot secures the plane to the dock.

Russell the bulldog watching his master pulls up the kayak for the last time... until next summer's vacation.

The kids will be back to school and this sea doo speedster is soon to be cleaned and drydocked... until next summer's waveboarding.

GALLOPING GOOSE LAKE

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QUARTET AT THE QUAY

AN ORIGINAL PAINTING

Title: Quartet at the Quay

Image size: 24 x 30 in.

Medium: Acrylic on Canvas

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I was thinking of doing a painting about Quandary Bay's Quay. Hmmmm... Quandary and Quay... that gave me an idea, wouldn't it be interesting if I make this work ala-Sesame Street on the Letter Q! So here are the Q's....

The Quilted Quail gifts and souvenirs shop... where you can buy knick knacks, sweatshirts and tees with the big Q print without having to queue up.

Here are the barbers of Quincy's giving a fine rendition of a popular hit that makes the kids want to get up and dance.

Queenie's Gelateria offers homemade ice cream made daily from fresh cow's milk. They have 51 flavors of ice cream, gelatos, choco-dipped bars, sundaes, smoothies, and other goodies!

Here is a young couple enjoying their ice cream; meanwhile the guy in blue is all engrossed looking at the marina unaware his dog has run off....

...to rescue a little boy scared by the mascot, Queenie the Cow! LOL

Fast food treats at the Quirky Chef Restaurant... where you can order takeout pizzas, burgers, hotdogs, and other delicious artery-clogging delights!

I saw on CNN the latest pet spa craze... now you can have your pets dyed! Isn't that cool? LOL. Here is a branch of the Quintessence chain... where you can have your pets decked out in the latest fashion colors!

Have you ever seen a real Platform boat? It is one of the coolest boats you can find anywhere! My friend Judy K., a boat enthusiast, will want to have a party in one when she sees this painting. This single element, for me so far, is the most challenging thing to paint and it took me quite a while to finish.

This boat is owned by the QUEST Scuba Divers' Club. It has dozens of oxygen tank ready for the weekend dives in the reef. See the resident cat waiting patiently for a delectable treat... the occasional fish that leaps onto the platform.

While the cat waits, the fish leaps into the wrong side! It scared the heck out of the dogs... and the boy lost all control. Amidst the commotion a gull sweeps in for the prize!

Here is a close-up shot of the surprised Spaniel with all four legs up in the air!


QUARTET AT THE QUAY

Check out the cool Q's... Quincy's Barbershop Quartet, Quilted Quail Gifts Shop, Queenie's Gelateria, Quirky Chef Takeout, Quintessence Pet Spa, Quest Scuba Club, a boat named Quicksilver, all in the busy busy Quandary Bay Quay!

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