This is my father around seventy-two years ago when he was in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. I’ve heard people from that era described as “America’s Greatest Generation.” I certainly believe that. Today is the seventieth anniversary of the Normandy Invasion when the allies landed on the European continent to defeat Adolph Hitler and the Nazis. I honor the many thousands of people who gave their lives so that the world could be safe and the people could be free.
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My favorite place to visit in California is Old Town. It is a great place that shows the heritage of the state. My favorite parts are the Mexican areas. They’re absolutely beautiful! My favorite Mexican restaurant in the whole world is La Pinata. It’s address is 2836 Juan St, San Diego, CA. They are the oldest Mexican restaurant in Old Town. Their food is the best Mexican I’ve ever had, and I’ve had a lot. My favorite thing at that location is a man who comes and serenades us whenever we’re there. I don’t know what his name is, but he has a beautiful voice. He’s very cheerful and fun. I like to request favorite Mexican songs and he does a great job. I couldn’t resist doing a portrait of him. I hope you go to La Pinata to enjoy the food, and maybe you’ll get to hear some fun songs, too.
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I wanted to do a portrait with drama in it. I’m bored with the typical straight-on face with washed-out lighting. The subject in this painting was lit with only one candle. Her face is at an angle. The highlights in the eyes and on her bottom lip bring it to life.
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When I was a little boy, I loved a song called “In the Leafy Treetops.” The second verse says “In my pretty garden the flowers are nodding. They’re first to see the sun they must tell everyone, in my pretty garden the flowers are nodding.” (Children’s Songbook, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints). My own wildflower gardens are so beautiful and they make me very happy.
The use of contrast gives drama to the painting. The background is dark, the petals are light. I painted this as though I was at ground level rather than looking down from above.
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I love boats and I ADORE England. In my mind, rain makes everything beautiful, so here is a rainy boat scene in an English Harbor.
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My daughter makes a very yummy salad. The last time we had it, I couldn’t get over how beautiful it was. That’s why I decided to paint it. I’ve tried to show highlight and shadow to give it depth. Note the different shades of color in each object.
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This is my third annual self-portrait. The first can be seen on the January 2, 2012 post. The second is January 20, 2013. I’m continuing a tradition started by my wife. She knew that Rembrandt and Frida Kahlo did an annual portrait, so I’m doing it too.
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