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I just returned from Art Expo in Las Vegas – talk about sensory overload! More art than you can even imagine, all in one huge convention hall. From abstract to photo-realism, still life, western art, old masters, the art of rock n' roll, art from Japan, Mongolia and Africa. Aboriginal art. Landscapes, seascapes, cityscapes, urbanscapes. Huge paintings. Tiny paintings. Originals, giclées, posters. Sculpture. Photography. In all this abundance of art, you might wonder how anyone could choose something to buy. The interesting thing is, certain works rose to the top. For me, the most compelling were serene seascapes by Ann Packard (http://www.packardgallery.com), painted with such mood and atmosphere that I could almost walk into the painting and feel the cool mist against my skin. I was also taken by the works of Mongolian artists, especially the equine paintings (go figure!). Check out their work at www.mongolianartgallery.com. All very inspiring!

I came home ready to paint. This piece was inspired by the Mongolian art. The second one was inspired by the seascapes, and is of a place purely in my imagination. It is titled “Land, Sea and Sky” and is in the ‘New Paintings' collection on my website. Take a peek and let me know what you think.