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About Paul

I'm retired, but working at painting, photography, and song writing. We like to travel and paint plein air in new places. Of course that's also where photography comes into the picture, so to speak. Sometimes I get inspired to write songs about the people and places we visit.

Exploring the Hood

Posted on August 2, 2015 by Paul

This afternoon we explored our own neighborhood. A nearby park surrounds the Imperial War Museum and we wanted to find William Bligh’s house. The park had beautiful gardens. Flowers have always been among my favorite subjects for photography. Here are … Continue reading →

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Lazy Day Along The Thames

Posted on August 1, 2015 by Paul

Today we got a late start and wandered to a neighborhood garden. We watched a pickup cricket game and received valuable instruction from Alex, a classics student and avid cricket fan. With remarkably little explanation he got us to understand … Continue reading →

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The Tate Modern

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Paul

Today we walked to the Tate Modern. It is so nice to be on the south bank of The Thames in downtown London. Most things we like are within 2 miles from the apartment. It appears as if we will … Continue reading →

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The Courtauld

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Paul

Our first full day in London we decided to go to The Courtauld Gallery. This is a must on our London list, as it should be for any art lover. Today’s visit featured two special exhibits as well as many … Continue reading →

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London!

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Paul

After a delay over Ohio due to something happening at Dulles we made it to DC with just enough time to walk a mile between gates and board a half empty London bound flight. We arrived this morning tired, sore, … Continue reading →

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On our way!

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Paul

We are through security and have a 3 hour wait for our flight…fast check in. London tomorrow morning…local time. Paul

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Europe 2015

Posted on July 26, 2015 by Paul

We are about to embark on another artistic painting and photography trip. The advance art bag is already in France, we have oriented our friends who will be staying in our house, and have our luggage ready to go. However, … Continue reading →

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Back Home from the 8th Annual Pac NW Rally!

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Paul

We arrived back home this afternoon. There were no further posts on the camping trip because I couldn’t get a connection. The first day must have been perfect atmospherics for cell phone waves or something. After that I got no … Continue reading →

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In the Woods

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Paul

Picasso is in the woods at Taidnapam Park between Mt. Rainier and Mt. St. Helens. Music, conversation, and art all weekend! Paul

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Home Again

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Paul

We returned to Seattle Saturday…four hours in the Lihue airport due to delayed flight…at 10:30 pm at the beginning of a big wind and rain storm. We had a great time with friemds Norman and Janet. One last photo of … Continue reading →

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