Homebound

 

Homebound

29"x29" oil on canvas

Is it just me to have the urge to hit the road without planning anything, no direction and no destination. Wondering over ride my fear of everything with my curiosity. New roads, new landscape, new town, new aroma, new people, new light and new sounds.....it's a luxury to experience unknown at first hand this day and age. I should hurry and get going still I can walk and nothing hurts on my body. I still love to embrace living with my own senses before it's too late.

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#homebound #gasstation #busstop #travel #retromodern #roadtrip

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A Camera

 

A Camera

24"x29" oil on canvas

Recently I purchased a camera out of necessity although I had not much of interest in photography. All I wanted was just a point and shoot camera but this camera started getting under my skin against my intention. Once I switched to manual mode, something magical things started happening. Like a riding a bicycle, taking off the training wheels is the scary things to do but once I started playing with all the manual settings, I was hooked. Loves the feel of the metal andi it has just right amount of weight further more it nicely nestles in my hands. The more pictures I take the more this camera grows on me. Switching from full auto to full manual, I never guessed it would be this much fun. 

#camera #photo #travel #memories 

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Route 66

 

 

Route 66

29"x29" oil on canvas

Off the beaten path I made a pit stop in the middle of nowhere, all I hear was crickets chirping while I was enjoying the sent of fresh grass. It's so peaceful and relaxing.  I was standing there for  a long time just being thankful that I could embrace the moment.

                             

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#travel #roadtrip #route66 #gasstation #ontheroad #interstate 

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Something In The Air

Something In The Air

28.3/4"x29.3/4" oil on Canvas

Charms of imperfection. From the begging I hoped this painting would be messier than I usually paint. Paints were woozed out and shapes didn't conform within the boundaries and best of all textures are messy all over. Being care free I had so much fun till the end.

Charms of imperfection,  

#cityscape #windows #travel #ethereal

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By Tomorrow Where Will You Be Landing Flight 0516

By Tomorrow Where Will You Be Landing Flight 0516

20"x26", oil on canvas

12/11/21

I was wondering what would be like to fly in old days without inflight dining and entertainment. My guess is still so exciting just being in the air, it was an adventure! This painting reminded me my very first time flight to the US, first time abroad of course. As soon as Pan Am 747 took off from Haneda airport Japan, all of a sudden it dawned on me....What have I done! My fear reached all time high. All alone by my self and top of all I had no idea what would I find out when I reached San Francisco in the morning. Under the wing, to my surprise, I was mesmerized by this long stretch of golden landscape glowing in the morning sun. Fortunately indeed my curiosity took over my fear and worry. I have no regrets that I had my very first flight.

#travel #airtravel #flight #aviation #retromodern #bonvoyage 

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Long Long Long Time Ago

 
Long Long Long Time Ago

29"x29" oil on canvas

Air travel must have been much much simpler back then compare to this modern days. I can imagine getting on an aircraft was such a big thing. Sight and sound of aircraft was so up close and personal while waiting for climbing up stairways for boarding. Walking the tarmac was almost like walking on a cloud already. Not being a frequent flyer I should be thankful as I can still get excited even way before my flight. Packing, heading to the airport, check-in and even long lines of TSA, I don't mind at all, the longer the line my excitement grows higher.  Then talking about snoop around restaurants and duty free shops, I just mousey on like a cow. That's why it takes such a long time to just get to my gate, and talking about actual flight experience, it's an another long story. I wonder what would be like if I could fly like back then, it must be the a real TRIP!

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#aviation #tarmac #travel #retromodern #airtravel #airport #flight #voyage #airlines #airways #flightexperience #bonvoage 

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Santa Monica Airport

 

Santa Monica Airport

29"x31" oil on canvas

7/30/21

Almost 20 years ago I had this idea but for up until now I could't figure out how to paint it. I was wondering why I started painting this all of a sudden. By finding out what I really interested in painting wasn't airplanes after all, I was fascinated by massive collections of shapes, colors and textures of these aircrafts. Once I understood what I really want to after I start seeing the painting. I had a little confusion at the beginning but once I started moving my brushes this painting showed me the way till the end. 

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#airport #airfield #travel #airplane #aviation #santamonicaairport #losangeles #california #flying

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