Wander and Paint

New works: Edible Botanicals #1

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New works: Edible Botanicals #1

I started a new watercolor series a few months ago, I called it "Edible Botanicals". So far, I only have about two pieces in this series but I'm aiming for 10-12 at some point...

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New Works: Antigua in Green

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New Works: Antigua in Green

Antigua in Green is number five and a new twist on my trip to Antigua, Guatemala in 2014...

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The Elf Ones

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The Elf Ones

[...] I often resist creating christmas-theme images because I have yet to find a great concept that promotes both the spirit and the true origins of the tradition...

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Destination Diaries: French Meadow Cafe & Bakery - Minneaopolis

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Destination Diaries: French Meadow Cafe & Bakery - Minneaopolis

Nomad Log:

"Some time back in May, I headed over to one of my favorite haunts on Lyndale Ave for some comfort food. This elegant and funky place serves the best fish tacos I've ever had outside of Mexico, in huge ...huge...portions!

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Colorful Colombian Door Abstract Painting

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Colorful Colombian Door Abstract Painting

Salento, Colombia. Number 3 in the latin American watercolor series.   Salento, Colombia. In the Latin American watercolor series, this is inspired from the famously colorful doors of Salento, Colombia.  Although the original art piece doesn't have any text,  for the sake of science, I decided to experiment a little with lettering.  I played around with some basic graphic formats, ended up thinking that this looked more like a poster of some sort of travel advertisment and abandonned further exploration. The original painting itself does make a fantastic wall print with all these delicious bright colors. It's available for purchase...

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