"Echanecia" 6x6

Oil on Hardboard

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“Ideal - According To Pajou” 6x6

Oil on Hardboard

This painting is a depiction of a portion of the terra cotta sculpture “Ideal Female Head” by the Frenchman Augustin Pajou 1770. The bust was designed as a model for a gilt wood console ornament on a balcony for the Salle de l'Opéra at the royal palace at Versailles. This elaborate theater was being newly renovated in preparation for the wedding of Marie-Antoinette and the Dauphin. The sculpture is part of the permanent collection at the Getty.

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"Mammoth" 6x6

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This variety of sunflower is called "Giant Mammoth". I thought I would give growing these behemoths a shot this summer. My reward was an amazing harvest of giant golden flowers. They stand around 12' tall with a head diameter of 10 to 12 inches. Next year I am going to plant more !!!