“1967 Volkswagen Samba Bus”, 48″x48″x1.5″ acrylic on gallery wrapped cotton canvas. 2016.

 

Although I love all over my paintings for different reasons, there are some that seem to have a bit of my personality painted into them. My red Chevrolet Truck and this Volkswagen Samba bus both fit that category. They are realistic to a point, and then have a bit of quirky charm thrown in to make them fun.

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This adorable vehicle is one of my all time favorites. So many of us have seen them and think of road trips, camping under the stars, attending a rock concert, or sitting next to a fire on the beach. I wanted my Samba to be ready to drive off the canvas to go on the next great adventure.

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I enjoyed this painting immensely, and hope it brings a smile to the faces of all that see it.

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Colors Used: Paynes Gray, Ultramarine/Cobalt/Brilliant/Process blue, Unbleached/Titanium White, Raw Umber, Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Yellow Deep, Yellow Ochre, and Turquoise/Hooker’s Green

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