Lake Murray Sunset

Sep 16, 2008
Been out of town a lot lately. Here’s one I have been working on between trips.

“Lake Murray Sunset,” Oil on Canvas, 11×14
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  1. Terry Rafferty on September 17, 2008 at 9:34 am

    I found you through the painting you posted at Karin’s Different Strokes site – lovely rendition of the beach photo. And I really enjoy seeing what you are doing here – the tomatoes are wonderful, the lemon stunning! And the kids at your art camp – what total fun!
    I love the way the internet lets us all come together – I’ll check in again soon!



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