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Water-based media -
   very portable!
     
A lot of travel since 2014  - started taking my sketchbook, pens and water media instead of my oil painting rig. Much easier and nice to be a low-profile observer too. All are plein air, alla prima.

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Mexico
Philadephia, New York City, Vermont - Lake Champlain
Truckee, CA
Victoria Island and Vancouver,     

    Canada
Marblehead, MA
Turkey - Istanbul, Kas, Kekova
Greek island of Meis



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From Herrick Bay towards Blue Hill Maine, 4 x 10 NFS

TURKEY's Turquoise Coast 
sketches from the boat, and from shore in tiny coves:

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Marblehead, Massachusetts:

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Fran & Martha's Veranda, Marblehead
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The Music Room, Marblehead
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The Chef's Tools

Vancouver BC, Tod's Inlet, Victoria:

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AND FROM THE ARCHIVES....
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Florentine Rooftops, Watercolor, 11" x 14"