"California Farmlands Two"

"California Farmlands Two"
36" x 48" Oil on Canvas
© Monique Straub

The smell of deep brown earth and row upon row of greenery are sure to jump start my creative thinking. Using a photo I took during a drive through Central California a few years back, the fun of playing with color and movement quickly take center stage. I'm often asked if I ever draw or paint more "realistically," and the answer is "I try not to." My early art training was in technical illustration, very tight and exacting drawings of machinery and tools. I was really good at it, since I'm pretty much a perfectionist, but it was boring as all get out! Playing with my own color and exaggerated shapes is much more fun.

"California Farmlands Two" is painted on 1-1/2" thick gallery wrapped canvas, the sides of this piece are painted black and it is ready to hang, unframed. You may purchase here and have it shipped to your door, or purchase here and pick up at my studio/gallery in Little Italy, and I will refund the shipping. $2495 + $65 to ship anywhere in the continental US or Canada. Updated 10/10/15: Sold...and destined for the collectors new wine room!

Daily Painters "Fields of Green"

Another view from the car window. Central California has grown with grape vineyards and wine tasting rooms in the last few years. Sounds good to me!

Painted in soft pastel on sandpaper, this piece measures 8" x 8" and is framed in wide black wood with gold liner, and UV/non-glare museum glass. Ready to hang and enjoy. Buy it now $165 + $30 to ship anywhere in the continental US or Canada.  Updated 3/11/12: Sold :)

Daily Painters "Long Shadows"

Shadows dance on grassy hillsides, oak trees from another time, a passing glance from a car window.

Painted in soft pastel on sandpaper, this piece measures 8" x 10" and is framed in wide dark wood with UV/non-glare museum glass. Remember it... $175 + $30 to ship anywhere in the continental U.S. or Canada.  Updated 3/11/12: Sold :)