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Whether real or imaginary, most everyone knows of a small lake cottage they have visited, possibly a grandparent’s summer cottage, vacation rental or a picture from a magazine. Regardless… the emotional feelings of calmness, peacefulness and tranquility are stirred.

In this case, my inspiration for painting “Lake Somewhere” came to me quite unexpectedly while I stood in my brother’s yard admiring hollyhocks along a chain link fence. Past the hollyhocks is this neighboring house. As I gazed at the landscape, the road out front and a parking lot beyond shimmered under the summer sun making them appear to be a lake. In nearly the same moment, my imagination transformed the streetlights and utility poles into the masts of sailboats upon the water.

This painting is a reminder for me to look for the unexpected and see the imagined possibilities that surround us. (Ironically, the road out front is named Mississippi.)

Original Oil Painting on 24x18 canvas

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The first time I remember seeing a Rainbow Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus deglupta) was on Maui Island, Hawaii when my wife, Debbie, and I celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary. We were driving the famous Road to Hana, stopping along the way at each of the designated points-of-interest. One such stop was the Ke‘anae Arboretum where we followed a walking path past these unusual looking trees.

The bark on these trees looks as if it has been peeled away, exposing a smooth, colorful cambium that possesses a somewhat luminous/iridescent quality.
Varying hues of greens, oranges and multi-colored-grays give this tree its “rainbow” look and namesake.

Filtered sunlight finds its way through this forest and delicately touches portions of these trees with softened\ highlights. Conversely, in shade these trees appear to illuminate themselves.

If you peer deeper into these woods, you’ll also find a pair of brightly colored, red-orange, Hawaiian Honeycreepers
that appear to be enjoying the sweet nectar of their native surroundings.

Original Oil on 24x36 Hardboard Panel
© Copyright 2011 by Doug Kreuger

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I first learned about Jacaranda (Jack • a • randa) trees on the Internet. I was searching a totally unrelated subject when, quite unexpectedly, an image of these beautiful trees appeared on my computer screen. I was fascinated by the grace and beauty of the large tree limbs covered in bright blue-purple blossoms. The thousands of fallen flower petals on the ground beneath these trees created a reflection of sorts for something much greater, above.

After learning more about this magnificent tree, I felt inspired to paint “Jacaranda”. My desire was to capture the mystical splendor of these wonderful trees on canvas, as a way to help others become more aware of its presence and beauty.

Because Jacarandas grow in warm, dry regions of California, Arizona and Mexico, I thought an Old Spanish mission seemed a fitting backdrop for my composition. The building that appears in this painting is styled after “Old Mission San Juan Bautista”, San Juan Bautista, California. Founded in 1797, it‘s the largest mission in California.

The color Purple has long been associated with spirituality, passion and love. So it’s no surprise to me that the glory of God is so naturally present in these divine trees.

Original Oil on 40x28 Canvas
By Doug Kreuger
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I believe it is innocence that lets a young child see the marvelous things to which grownups
are oblivious.

My inspiration for painting Little Angel came from a photograph I’d taken of my young granddaughter dressed as an angel, reaching for a sparkling gold butterfly ornament placed on our family’s Christmas tree.

Her cherub-like face was aglow with the warmth of light and her eyes shone in amazement as she reached upwards.

The presence of butterflies in this painting is symbolic of what might be just beyond, as seen through the innocence of a young child connecting to the spiritual side.

Original Oil on 24 x 36 canvas

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Twilight Serenity is the second in a series of paintings entitled “Chicago Reflections”.

My inspiration for painting Twilight Serenity was a desire to capture the transition of day into nightfall over the city and the play of light and shadows on the skyline.

This spectacular view of Chicago’s skyline is looking southward from Lincoln Park Lagoon. From this vantage point, Chicago’s three tallest buildings stand like sentinels towering above
the landscape.

Reflections present themselves as a sparkling display of ribbons of light, creating a dazzling effect on the surface of the water.

Original Oil on 60x32 Canvas
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