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Ocelot II

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24. I appreciate the kind comments!

Reply to Ocelot II (Original post)

Fri Apr 15, 2022, 05:53 PM

Apr 2022

This one was tricky because of the light, or the lack of it, and the search for neon-ish paint for the sign. I was trying for a Hopper vibe; it's obviously light-years from his skill level but if it reached even a tiny fraction of that mood I can be satisfied. I do enjoy experimenting.

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Just finished this - a different kind of landscape. [View all] Ocelot II Apr 2022 OP

I like it. A somewhat mystical nostagia hlthe2b Apr 2022 #1

Very nice. sinkingfeeling Apr 2022 #2

So realistic! Excellent! Maraya1969 Apr 2022 #3

Superb, Ocelot! Diamond_Dog Apr 2022 #4

Wow. Very nice. You captured the night. I just love KPN Apr 2022 #5

Wonderful,,, seems comfortable & cozy,,,, KarenS Apr 2022 #6

OMG, it's wonderful. MLAA Apr 2022 #7

Very nice, indeed! It reminds me of Edward Hoppers Nighthawks. rsdsharp Apr 2022 #8

VERY nice judesedit Apr 2022 #9

I grew up in St. Paul. Know exactly where it is. TygrBright Apr 2022 #10

Damn you're good! fierywoman Apr 2022 #11

Wonderful not fooled Apr 2022 #12

Mickey's! An icon and a landmark. Lovely painting. Looks like an Edward Hopper. LuckyLib Apr 2022 #13

There are still a few of them around Warpy Apr 2022 #14

I like the moodiness! lunatica Apr 2022 #15

This message was self-deleted by its author AllaN01Bear Apr 2022 #16

eggscllent. AllaN01Bear Apr 2022 #17

Very cool! sprinkleeninow Apr 2022 #18

Totally love it! nevergiveup Apr 2022 #19

Very cool! Is this in St. Paul? bif Apr 2022 #20

Yes. They had to close for the first time since 1939 on account of covid, but Ocelot II Apr 2022 #21

I ate there several years ago. bif Apr 2022 #23

That is fantastic! You are a very talented artist. That should win "Best of Show" somewhere. nt Atticus Apr 2022 #22

I appreciate the kind comments! Ocelot II Apr 2022 #24