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Friday, April 17, 2009

A Little Bit of a Break

Balboa Market II, Oil 14" x 11"
So, the school fundraiser is over (it was a very successful event!) and now I can relax for a day. On Sunday I have 50 coming over for dinner. A family event. I know I am crazy but I can't say no. I also finished the commission. This painting has a very romantic story. It's new owner met her husband on Balboa Island on Topaz Street. His birthday is today and I think it is a very sweet gift!
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12 comments:

  1. Victor BauerApril 18, 2009 at 12:47 PM

    Beautiful, Leslie! Love your colors.

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  2. Jill BerryApril 18, 2009 at 2:02 PM

    Cool painting and story.
    I don't know how you juggle so much at once!

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  3. Peter LeeApril 18, 2009 at 3:08 PM

    Hi Leslie,
    It's nice! I'm sure the owner's husband would be so pleased. What a great idea for a birthday gift!
    By the way, did you use only your "killer knife?" but nothing else on this one? How did you do the lettering for the signs? That's just amazing.

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  4. Beverly Ash GilbertApril 19, 2009 at 2:55 AM

    Very serene colors - love the story and the painting.

    I always say... if I have to clean my house for 1 guest, I might as well invite 50! Have fun and hope you can relax afterwards!

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  5. http://www.onpainting.wordpress.comApril 19, 2009 at 1:07 PM

    A very nice piece. They will treasure it and fight over who gets to keep it after the divorice.

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  6. Sandra GaldaApril 19, 2009 at 5:28 PM

    wow you are a super mom. what a good story to the commission! this has a nice composition to it in addition to the wonderful brushwork you do! The large patch of yellow building looks so coolnear the touches of primary color signage!

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  7. susan hong-sammonsApril 19, 2009 at 6:30 PM

    wonderfully fresh painting. What a great gift.

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  8. Jala PfaffApril 19, 2009 at 8:06 PM

    50 for dinner? OMG!

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  9. Leslie SaetaApril 20, 2009 at 8:25 AM

    Peter - I forgot to mention that YES I DID USE A BRUSH for the lettering in this painting. I tried to limit it to the knife but is wasn't working the way I wanted it. Good catch!

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  10. Karen BrusonApril 20, 2009 at 9:46 AM

    Leslie, Great painting. What a nice gift! Hey, what's for dinner? Oh, and, thanks again.

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  11. Marian FortunatiApril 20, 2009 at 11:09 AM

    VERY romantic...

    You played cupid very well!!!

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  12. John Vander SteltApril 27, 2009 at 6:22 PM

    Really like how the shapes of the building break up the piece into a great composition. Nice job.

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