'THE SKY DRESSED FOR THE EVENING'

mini 4 x 4" acrylic on panel

comes with a stand for display

'ALONG AJO LOOP'

6 x 8" Acrylic on board

comes with a stand for display

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And then, a few photos from my morning walks around Ajo . . .

Morning traffic in Ajo.  

I love this photo.  I like how the difference in the textures, and colors, play against each other.  Simply stated.

                             

This fellow reminds me of an old Sea Captain, looking out over the sea, wondering what the next day is going to bring.

I caught this just at the right time.

There is a lot of 'rust' in Ajo.  And, most of it creatively used.

Out on Ajo Loop.  Same road that the old Sea Captain is on, and where the inspiration for the second painting above came from.  The morning light on the Cholla (in front) was perfect.  Not exactly my favorite plants, (there's quite a few varieties) but when the sun hits them just right, they absolutely glow.

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CLOUDS OF THE DAY . . .

Now we know where the Queen of Hearts went.  

But . . . where's Alice?!

          THE MAD HATTER: 

          "Have I gone mad?"

          ALICE: 

          "I'm afraid so.

          You're entirely bonkers.

          But, I'll tell you a secret.

          ALL THE BEST PEOPLE ARE."

To All you 'Best People'

Have a wonderful week!

Happy Dio Las Muertas

www.charleenmartin.com

LET'S RAVE!

CAN YOU IMAGINE THESE GUYS OUT ON A DANCE FLOOR?  PICTURE IT.  THE DJ (another raven of course) BLARING THE MUSIC AND THESE CHARACTERS  STRUTTING THEIR STUFF.  I FEEL A PAINTING COMING ON!  :)

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"THE LAST THING THAT BLEW MY MIND WAS THE WIND."

"I KNOW IT'S 5 O'CLOCK SOMEWHERE!"

"WHADDA YA MEAN THERE'S SOMEONE BEHIND ME?"

These pieces are all 6 x 6
and can be found on my website at
www.charleenmartin.com

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CLOUDS OF THE DAY . . .

At first I thought this bright blue guy was a Sun dog (mock sun/parhelion) but upon looking it up, a Sun dog is normally on the same level as the sun.   So . . . I can't answer your questions about what it actually is, but I thought it very interesting and so I am sharing it.  If you have any thoughts, please let me know.

And now, a real dog . . .

This is Gus, and when Gus isn't busy sunbathing, he is usually running in circles chasing baby geckos.  He hasn't learned yet that they are just way too fast for him.

After going in circles chasing a gecko around that tree stump, (that gecko had to be toying with him!) he's pensively waiting for the gecko to make another appearance.  'Determined.'

Have a great week . . .

Charleen