913 Victoria

A few requests were made by patrons wishing to have their homes painted during the week in Dubuque. With only enough time to do one on this rainy day before the Patron Show, this was the one I chose.  The best view was up the hill and across the street, and the rain kept me under cover until the end. Rain has been a companion these last days in Dubuque, but I do love the saturated colors of those rainy days!  Painting number 1745 in 1745 days.

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Looking Down Main

What a beautiful collection of shops there is along this historic Main Street in Dubuque!  With the light turning golden in the sky - I knew I had to paint it!  This was a quick paint since I had to work fast to get it to completion before the artist picnic at Eagle Point.  Onlookers were good company as I painted, and the awnings came out just in time to be painted!  My oldest daughter called me two thirds through in crisis - and I finished the rest on auto pilot!  Thank God for miracles large and small.  Painting number 1743 in 1743 days.

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Fig Leaf Shop

Driving down Bluff Street, this charming shop just begged to be painted!  After a quick ink drawing, I started to fill in the masses like a puzzle.  Person after person stopped to chat as they walked out with their packages.  Before I was even finished, the sweet owner came out and wanted to buy it right off the easel!  After packing up my gear, I went inside to deliver my painting and walked out with a new wrap for the Patron Show Friday night!  What a whirlwind week this has been! Painting number 1740 in 1740 days.

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Cable Car Square

The historic Cable Car Square is full of charm!  I did not get down here last year to paint - so this was a delight!  Unable to narrow down my view, I painted the entire street!  These scenes are such a challenge - and fun to capture oink oils!  After finishing the painting, I did a little shopping at Calico Bean Market and across the street at Fig Leaf!  If you're in Dubuque - check them out, they have GREAT stuff!! Painting number 1737 in 1737 days.

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