"All Choked Up"

While in Sonoma a few years ago, I not only browsed some beautiful vineyards, I also stumbled upon an architectural design/garden center. The garden displays were so unique, I spent almost three hours just wandering about and snapping photos of the many interesting plants. One of the most unique settings was an entire vegetable garden built in raised planters with vertical rebar mesh fashioned into ten foot tall trellis structures. There were fabulous heirloom tomato towers, and this wonderful stand of artichokes that were the tallest I've ever seen. Veggies on steroids I was thinking...

Painted in soft pastel on sandpaper, this piece measures 11" x 14" and is framed in wide dark wood with UV/non-glare museum glass. Ready to hang and enjoy...without the garlic butter :)
Buy it now price $325 + $30 to ship anywhere in the continental U.S. or Canada. Sold!

"Sweet Summertime" Pastel by Monique Straub

"Sweet Summertime"
Pastel on Sandpaper
12" x 12"

Pop one in your mouth for a sweet explosion! Tiny tomatoes and green beans are center stage at my local Trader Joe's this week, and I've been lurking in the produce aisles with my cell phone camera. Can pumpkins and speckled corn cobs be far behind? Actually, this is the first painting from my new studio digs...oh yes...I've moved from that beautiful studio with a fireplace and expanded my work space. I'll have pictures and details in the days to come.

"Sweet Summertime" is offered framed in wide black wood with thin gold liner and UV/non-glare museum glass. Easy to purchase here and have it shipped or pick up at my studio in Spanish Village and I'll refund the shipping charge. $295 + $30 to ship anywhere in the continental US or Canada. Thanks for stopping by :)