Stop and Smell the Roses 2

Stop and Smell the Roses 2, pastel, 12x9" SOLD


I took the photo reference for this painting on a sunny evening as the light was low in Cambria, California. I love the dramatic lighting and how the use of complementary colors really pop in this piece.

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