Saturday, August 7, 2010
When it's hot, hot, hot
It seems like Florida is not the only place that is hot, hot, hot this summer. Not only is the U.S. steaming but I saw photos of people in Moscow wearing masks because of the heat and fires around the city. It is strange out there.
In order to get my lethargic self going I decided to paint something cool and refreshing. Wella, the much maligned but always yummy watermelon. I painted this with my palette knife not only to get more practice but so I could paint faster and eat up the unsuspecting subject.
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