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Empyrean #24
Oil on Canvas, Impressionism, Ethereal The world fell away as I whizzed past another cloud, then another, and then another. The sun was so bright. I was just a speck in the sky, I flew to a moment were a bright light reflected against the clouds. The world was a pure as a white canvas. There was both everything and…
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Empyrean #25
The turbulent clouds whisked me from one side to the other, like two titan’s clashing in a game of chess. I was floating in the sky, as I had done so many times before, but something was different. Normally the clouds were white and fluffy; today they were almost gray. It felt like I could see them shifting uneasily under…
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Empyrean #26
CLOUDSCAPE #12 Oil on Canvas, Impressionism, Ethereal There she was my guardian angel , dressed in all white, with her wings spread out behind her. She was inviting me to come closer into the clouds that surrounded us. They were so light and puffy. Was I really here? Or just watching a movie in my mind? The white turned to…
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Empyrean #27
CLOUDSCAPE #12 Oil on Canvas, Impressionism, Ethereal What should have felt like an eternity was just a moment, and I found myself peeling my eyes open. The feeling that should have been heaven gave way to reality as my legs fell out from beneath me. My body tried to awaken, but could not seem to shake off the magic of…
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Empyrean #4
CLOUDSCAPE #4 Oil on Paper, Impressionism, Ethereal And within a blink of an eye it happened my life changed for the better. The most beautiful cloudscape filled my entire vision. I felt unity, integrated, pure. Every single part of it was perfect. It was painted with vibrant colors that glimmered in the sun’s ray. The sky was deep blue, purples…
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Empyrean #5
CLOUDSCAPE #5 Oil on Paper, Impressionism, Ethereal I just stood there for I don’t know how long, but it felt like forever.. In reality it probably only took a few seconds, but what I experienced as minutes or even hours went by as if I had been watching the sky for days. I wasn’t sad or happy, just took in…
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Empyrean #6
CLOUDSCAPE #6 Oil on Paper, Impressionism, Ethereal I felt like I was floating towards the sky, and even though I knew I was still standing, it felt like I was barely touching the ground. The clouds surrounded me, all different colors and textures. I felt like I was in a dream, or an out of body experience. The sky looked…
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Empyrean #7
CLOUDSCAPE #7 Oil on Paper, Impressionism, Ethereal I was unsure, not because I was afraid of heights, but it always seemed so lonely up there. I would think about those who I loved and how far away they seemed to be from me now. It was as if they were on another planet. As my eyes attempted to focus on…
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Empyrean #9
CLOUDSCAPE #9 Oil on Paper, Impressionism, Ethereal It was both nothing and everything. It was the ever-present reminder of reality’s limitless potential. A call to arms urging you to dare greatly, act boldly, and believe in yourself. Bright colors combined in a way that makes your jaw drop. The fluidity in the movement of it is mesmerizing, but still leaves…
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Flamingo, Las Vegas
The lights flickered down the strip, competing with the bright lights of the Neon-signs started to illuminate the sky. The smell of dust, cigarette smoke, and alcohol permeated the air. The night-clubs had just gotten back into full swing. The music was loud, and the drinks were flowing to keep up with demand.
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Forest lake
In front of a ruined temple, girls from the art club were putting together an ikebana. The plants they used were those that grew on their school’s campus – Japanese pampas grass and wild roses. In this world where modern civilization has been destroyed, these flowers represent an oasis of beauty. Just looking at them, I could feel my concerns…
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French west indies
FRENCH WEST INDIES Acrylic on canvas As the breeze gently nips at your face, you stare out into the ocean and know that only good things lie ahead. It’s a beautiful day in the French West Indies. The beautiful blue sky is dotted with white, puffy clouds and the beautiful. The perfect gradient of blue on white, accented by beautiful…
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Ghirardelli, San Francisco
Decadent and rich in flavor , Ghirardelli is a chocolate lover’s dream. The Ghirardelli Chocolate Factory, at the corner of North Point and Polk, in San Francisco, California, was founded in 1852 by master chocolatier Domenico Ghirardelli , who arrived to San Francisco from Peru in 1849 with his wife. Originally running out of a California Street shop, the factory…
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Golden Gate Eve.
Golden Gate Sunset Serigraph Nightfall overtook the Golden Gate Bridge and its surrounding area as the sun sunk into the waters of the bay. A calming end to what had been a long day for those who were interested in local culture and art, and an evening filled with several hours of excitement and thrill for those attending San Francisco’s…
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Grapes still life
This picture is a representation of te best of the best harvests grapes used to make the finnest wine. The clean grapes represents the best of what nature gives us for free, and when sipping you finest wine it is the best way to appreciate nature by having the state of the art on your office or your living room.
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Grapevine
Grapevine is a plant in the Vitis family with several species. The most well-known is Japanese grapevine (Vitus thunberiana), but it can be hard to find in Japan. There are several species like American grapevine (Vitis labrusca) and wild grape vines (wild vine, Vitis rotundifolia). Grapevine is an evergreen vine or climbing shrub. Its length between 10 and 12 feet,…
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Grapevines
“The Japanese name for grapevine is “”suisen”” (literally, “”snake well””). The reason for this becomes evident if one looks at the way in which the shoots grow. Grapevines are cultivated primarily to produce fruit, but since they also produce attractive foliage, these vines are often used for decorative purposes, especially in the winter. The vines are only cultivated for their…
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Grapevines
“The Japanese name for grapevine is “”suisen”” (literally, “”snake well””). The reason for this becomes evident if one looks at the way in which the shoots grow. Grapevines are cultivated primarily to produce fruit, but since they also produce attractive foliage, these vines are often used for decorative purposes, especially in the winter. The vines are only cultivated for their…
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Gunmetal Ferrari
If you are looking to make a statement with your art, this is the painting for you. David Gallegos believes that there are few greater expressions of beauty or power than a Ferrari. The prestigious vehicle radiates exuberance, excitement and charm. His paintings take us on an emotional journey to capture these feelings in their purest form.
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Gurrelieder Triptych
Gurrelieder Triptych – Oil paint with Pyrography on Koa wood – 3 panels, each 48″ x 16″ x 1″
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Hawaiian botanical
are taking the world by storm. The tattoos use real objects like flowers, insects and other natural elements that are painstakingly copied onto people’s skin. Uniqueness is an understatement when it comes to this inking style, as they can take a lifetime to create due to their complicated nature – just look at the attention to detail! The artists behind…
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Hawaiian botanical #2
Puaala (Euphorbia hirta), also called beach snow, is a coastal plant with leaves and stems adapted to resist the salty ocean wind. The leaves are succulent and bristly as shown in the close-up. The stems produce yellow, five-petaled flowers described as star shapes. This awesome art of Ikebana has an elegant simplicity that I quite love. Art created, designed, and…
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Hawaiian christmas wreath
made of flowers and leaves The technique used for this wreath is “Ikebana” also known as flower arrangement. Also, the one used here is a combination of “Shin-you-sen” (traditional style) and “Kado 1.1” (Japanese modern way). I always try to mix all kind of styles when I do Ikebana . Otherwise, it is just too monotonous. I have been studying…
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Hawaiian wedding flower
HAWAIIAN WEDDING FLOWER DIGITAL PRINT Depicted in the art are Hawaiian wedding flowers, which can be seen in abundance at many island weddings. The flowers are displayed in a vase, which is usually placed on an altar-like table to display the floral arrangement. The Hawaiian wedding flower is an extremely important part of traditional Hawaiian ceremonies and celebrations. The tradition…
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Homage Da Vinci #1
The Ikebana series is an art project started by Japanese artist Maki Kawakita. She has been presenting her own versions of ‘Color Theory & Mona Lisa’ in which she paints over the original da Vinci’s masterpiece with traditional Japanese patterns. The result is absolutely stunning and breath-taking. Now, recently, she did the same thing but with the paintings of renowned…
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Homage Da Vinci #2
Homage Da Vinci #2 The Ikebana series is an art project started by Japanese artist Maki Kawakita. She has been presenting her own versions of ‘Color Theory & Mona Lisa’ in which she paints over the original da Vinci’s masterpiece with traditional Japanese patterns. The result is absolutely stunning and breath-taking. Now, recently, she did the same thing but with…
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Hono hula #4
HONU HULA #4 OIL WITH PYROGRAPHY ON MANGO WOOD This painting depicts three traditional hula dancers. These dancers are on their knees and dancing to the music as they flow through this piece with very bright colors, highlights and shadows. The three women express themselves as hula kanani, or hula girls expressing themselves in an open reality of rhythm and…
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Ikebana #6
This drawing was made by using fluid paint onto a paper with stencils. I came up with this idea to make an Ikebana series, because I love the way flowers are arranged in the traditional Japanese style. I wanted to express my own unique interpretation of Ikebana through my drawings. The aim is for you to see how much fun…
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Ikebana #7
The white paper used in this drawing reminds me of the cleanliness and purity of snow, which brings back memories of when I was a child. As much as I love Ikebana in traditional Japan, I also like Ikebana in Europe or other parts of the world that have a different taste. The beauty of flowers does not depend on…
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Ikebana series #1
Ikebana series #1: The flower painting contest held by the St. Lobelia’s school of Ikebana is what brought these two together for the first time, Ranma with her fragrance and Ukyo with her artistry. Now, they are asked to hold ikebana exhibits at a carnival, where they will be competing against each other once again! Both of them would like…
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Ikebana series #2
This ikebana was made from a single white gerbera. It is a relatively simple ikebana, but the long stem and the linear flowers give it a great volume not to mention how beautifully it’s detailed leaves show off against the backdrop of nature behind my window! It makes for a very elegant yet lush-feeling display. It has an almost 3D…
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Ikebana series #3
This piece of art was created by using textured acrylic paint, with live flower arrangements in the background. This is the second article about an Ikebana series which was started with Ikebana series #1 . As explained previously, “Ikebana” is a Japanese traditional art of flower arrangement. The most important fact in this art is that there are no rules.…
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Ikebana series #4
This painting was done after I read a book about how to arrange flowers in Japanese-style. I really like the rustic feel of this painting because the materials used in the arrangement are not ordered, but instead just thrown together in an unsystematic way that echoes my own feeling when arranging flowers.
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Ikebana series #5 – Diptych
This painting went with the previous as a diptych. This time I tried to play with sensory perceptions by using contrasting colors, shadows and reflections. The chair is both dark and bright, the vertical lines give it a sense of depth while at the same time bringing forward its central part where one eye is located. It’s a little bit…
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Indian canyon #1, Palm Springs, CA.
In the early 1960s, art dealer Tita Kaye gave a solo exhibition of paintings by Agnes Martin to poet and publisher George Whitman. In addition to the show, she invited Whitman to visit her Palm Springs home, known as “Indian Canyon,” where–over glasses of wine–she suggested that he consider publishing a book by David McIntosh. Whitman readily agreed, and in…
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Inia Wood Headboard
Inia Wood Headboard – Oil paint with Pyrography in Inia wood – 34″ x 84″ x 2″
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Intermission
The intermission drawing is the foundation of The Prince and His Nephew, which is a work that I began creating after The Prince and Princess. That would be correct. Between the first and second works there was an interval of half a year. However, it wasn’t as if I had gone on to other projects, for I during this time…
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Kahalu beach, Hawaii
A bright afternoon beach seen is dipicted in this digital print. A print in lush tones of blue and green provide the viewer with a respective Hawiian experience. This work would bring color to any inviting space within your home or office
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Kanani kanalani
KANANI KANALANI DIGITAL PRINT Unified by threes this work provides the viewer with a joyous narrative of the native Hawaiian Hula. Three Hula dancers are seen with outstretched and postured arms, beautifully capturing the rhythm of dance. The added fluidity of the dancers are exemplified in the curvature of the physical forms, their grass skirts and the water seated behind…
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Kanani kanalani #1
KANANI KANALANI #1 OIL WITH PYROGRAPHY ON MANGO WOOD Seen in this Pyrograph is the beautiful a talented Kanani, this work pays homage to the ancient Hawaiian dance called Hula. In the work you can see a presence of a powerful goddess, a strong woman with the elegance and grace of femininity. The hula dancer is decorated with traditional hula…
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Kanani series #1
Kanani Series #1 OIL WITH PYROGRAPHY ON MANGO WOOD This work depicts three Kanani ladies dancing exuberantly. The unique curvature of the bodies adds rhythm to the painting. Depicted is three women dancing in this work of art. Each woman is wearing a traditional grass skirt . They also wear leis around their necks and traditional hawaiian headdress’s. The works…
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Kanani series #2
Kanani Series #2 OIL WITH PYROGRAPHY ON MANGO WOOD This work depicts three Kanani each facing forward the ladies are topless they are wearing each are wearing a traditional skirt and double flower crown, their three skirts are flowing in different directions as they dance gracefully to the beat of the music. Three women are shown dancing in this piece…
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Kanani series #3
Kanani Series #3 OIL WITH PYROGRAPHY ON MANGO WOOD The Kanani series #3 depicts three different Hula dancers with their skirts moving to the rhythm of the music, each one found joy dancing the traditional Hawaiian dance. The hula is a traditional dance that existed in Hawaii before Western influences arrived in the islands. It is an artistic form that…