Quonley's

I was up bright and early this morning to take part in

"Local Colour - Art on the Streets"

organized by the Downtown Victoria Business Association.

The theme of the event was; visual artists capturing the

character and vibrancy of Downtown Victoria.

It's usually color that attracts me to a scene and if the scene

has red in it then I'm ready to paint.

This morning on the corner of Fisgard and

Government streets

I saw red and lots of it so, I

set up to paint the Quonley's store.

Quonley's is located next to

the Gate of Harmonious Interest in the heart of Chinatown.

The beautiful and colorful Chinatown district of Victoria

is one of Canada's designated National Historic Sites.

This was one of my

"put your hands in the air like you don't care"

creative experiences having fun and painting while chatting with

friendly locals and tourists.

The folk that stopped to talk left me with many wonderful

comments and when they asked me,

"What would you call this style of yours?",

I told them "Linnyism".

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oil on wood panel

(plein air)

14 x 11

"Quonley's" will be in the

upcoming "Local Colour" art show...details TBA.

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Also, please visit the blog of artist & wordsmith, Carol Schiff.

Carol has kindly mentioned me on her latest posting,

"The Swimming Hole", and I'm in love with her

description of my work.

Thank-you, Carol!!!