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    <loc>https://www.johnsaywardart.com/still-lifes</loc>
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    <lastmod>2023-08-01</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Still Life - Blue Flower - 36"h x 48"w</image:title>
      <image:caption>In homage to Georgia O’Keefe, I attempted to capture a close up of a simple flower from a vine growing in my neighbor’s yard. Oil on canvas. The piece is gallery wrapped around heavy duty stretcher bars so no framing is required.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Still Life - Blue Flower</image:title>
      <image:caption>This oil on canvas painting is an abstract representation of a blue flower. The piece is gallery wrapped around heavy duty stretcher bars so no framing is required.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Still Life - Fruit Bowl - 11"h x 14"w</image:title>
      <image:caption>My wife brought home some beautiful pieces of fruit and placed them in a simple crystal bowl. Having just read an article about Paul Cezanne’s still lifes, I decided to try my hand on a still life of my own. Oil on canvas.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Still Life - The Kitchen Table - 20"h x 24"w - SOLD</image:title>
      <image:caption>I have always enjoyed Matisse’s still life and interior paintings with their almost two dimensional quality. This was my inspiration for this painting of our kitchen table at our home in San Diego. Oil on canvas.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Still Life - Magnolia - 20"h x 24"w</image:title>
      <image:caption>We have a magnolia tree in our backyard and I am always amazed by the beauty of its flowers. Oil on canvas.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Still Life - Still Life, Orange, Pear &amp; Apple - 11"h x 14"w</image:title>
      <image:caption>I am a fan of Paul Cezanne and his beautiful still life artwork. This painting was my attempt to capture the color and texture of each piece of fruit a la Cezanne. I did many (and I mean many) coats of clear glaze to try to emulate that essence that makes Cezanne’s work so special. Oil on canvas. Limited edition artist enhanced prints available.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Still Life - Young Magnolia - 20"h x 24"w</image:title>
      <image:caption>This is another flower from our magnolia tree in our backyard. It’s in the process of completing its bloom. Oil on canvas.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Still Life - Irises in Desert - 20"h x 16"w</image:title>
      <image:caption>Life is regenerated from a past life in this oil on canvas painting, influenced by Georgia O’Keefe. The frame is hand painted and is an integral part of the work. With frame the piece is approximately 28" H x 24" W.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Still Life - Iris in Blue Vase - 14"h x 11"w</image:title>
      <image:caption>I have a fascination for irises - blame it on Van Gogh! I placed some lilies in a blue vase and realized how the light reflected on the vase. Acrylic on canvas. With frame it measures 19" x 16".</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Still Life - Almond Tree in Bloom (Van Gogh) - 48"h x 48"w</image:title>
      <image:caption>I love the Van Gogh painting of almond blossoms and I had the chance to see it up close at the Van Gogh museum in Amsterdam. I used a deeper blue as the background for my hommage to this painting. Acrylic on canvas. Gallery wrapped with heavy duty stretcher bars, so no frame required.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Still Life - Iris (Van Gogh) - 18"h x 24"w - SOLD</image:title>
      <image:caption>An oil on canvas recreation of one of Van Gogh's most moving pieces, a still life of Irises in a simple water carafe.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Still Life - Arizona Mountains with Iris - 24"h x 28"w</image:title>
      <image:caption>An oil on canvas painting of Irises on a window sill with a view of mountains in the background. The hand-painted frame is incorporated into the image to create an enhanced 3-D effect. The piece measures approximately 24"h x 28"w including the frame.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Still Life - Fleur en rose - 12" x 16"</image:title>
      <image:caption>Another Georgia O’Keefe inspired painting of a spring bloom, close up. I worked on capturing the curves of the petals by adding layers of glaze - nature is a much better artist! Oil on canvas. Gallery wrapped.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.johnsaywardart.com/landscapes</loc>
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    <lastmod>2023-08-01</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Landscapes - Point Loma Lighthouse - 20"h x 24"w</image:title>
      <image:caption>As an homage to one of my favorite artist, Vincent Van Gogh, I tried to depict a more emotional view of the celebrated lighthouse in Cabrillo National Monument, in San Diego, California. I played with different tones of blue for the sky while having the trees mimic the blue strokes. Oil on canvas. It is available framed (approximate size framed 26" x 30"). Signed artist enhanced limited edition prints are also available.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Landscapes - Point Loma Lighthouse - 20"h x 24"w</image:title>
      <image:caption>As an homage to one of my favorite artist, Vincent Van Gogh, I tried to depict a more emotional view of the celebrated lighthouse in Cabrillo National Monument, in San Diego, California. I played with different tones of blue for the sky while having the trees mimic the blue strokes. Oil on canvas. It is available framed (approximate size framed 26" x 30"). Signed artist enhanced limited edition prints are also available.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Landscapes - Train Station in Snow</image:title>
      <image:caption>This oil on canvas landscape painting portrays the train station in West Concord, Massachusetts during a heavy snowfall. The piece is gallery wrapped around heavy duty stretcher bars so no framing is required. Limited edition (200) artist enhanced prints available.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Landscapes - Eiffel Tower - 60"h x 48"w</image:title>
      <image:caption>A slightly different perspective of the Eiffel Tower, during a cold gray winter day. l love the challenge of working with different shades of gray and white to capture this brief moment. I’m also fascinated with working with perspective, especially with architectural monuments such as this iconic structure. Oil on canvas.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Landscapes - Horse Barn with Chestnut Trees - 30"h x 24"w</image:title>
      <image:caption>I grew up in farm country west of Boston. This horse barn was inspired by a similar barn that was just down the street from my family home. I would pass by it while delivering papers in the morning before school. Oil on canvas. Framed, it measures approximately 36"H x 30"W.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Landscapes - View from Dove Mountain Country Club - 20"h x 24"w</image:title>
      <image:caption>Even on the golf course, I can find inspiration! I just loved the background of the foothills in blue tones contrasting against the vivid green of one of the fairways at Dove Mountain Country Club outside of Tucson, Arizona. Oil on canvas.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Landscapes - York, Maine Lighthouse - 15"h x 30"w</image:title>
      <image:caption>An acrylic on canvas painting of New England's iconic Nubble Lighthouse in York, Maine. Gallery wrapped on 0.75" stretcher bars.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Landscapes - Cape Cod Low Tide - 36"h x 48"w</image:title>
      <image:caption>Oil on canvas, seascape of sailboat at low tide, in Brewster, Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Gallery wrapped on heavy duty stretcher bars, no frame necessary</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Landscapes - Oceanside Beach - 12"h x 36"w - SOLD</image:title>
      <image:caption>Oil on canvas. Seascape with view of cabins along the shore in Oceanside, California</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c747e7e4b012f1128c3b28/1475807240299-8XH234LDCRZIE19IQ7LC/New+156+Forest+Path.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Landscapes - Forest Path - 30"h x 24"w</image:title>
      <image:caption>An oil on canvas painting, the image is of rich greens and reds with a glossy textured surface and features a hiking path in the deep woods. With frame, the piece measures approximately 36"H x 30"W.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Landscapes - View of Lake Hodges - 30"h x 48"w - SOLD</image:title>
      <image:caption>An abstract oil on canvas painting of an early mission in San Diego with Lake Hodges in the background and native American 'ewaa or hut in the foreground.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Landscapes - Crosby Club at Sunset - 18"h x 24"w</image:title>
      <image:caption>Landscape oil on canvas painting of the Crosby National Golf Club at Rancho Santa Fe, California looking north across the eighteenth green. Limited edition (200) artist enhanced giclee prints also available.</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53c747e7e4b012f1128c3b28/1476057729368-JHTC7T4W05Q4L1C69MIM/091+Capital+Butte+%2C+Sedona.JPG</image:loc>
      <image:title>Landscapes - Capital Butte, Sedona - 36"h x 48"w</image:title>
      <image:caption>An oil on canvas painting of Capital Butte in Sedona, Arizona. The piece is gallery wrapped around heavy duty stretcher bars so no framing is required.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Landscapes - Arizona Ranch - 30"h x 48"w</image:title>
      <image:caption>A western US oil on canvas painting. The piece is gallery wrapped around heavy duty stretcher bars so no framing is required.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Landscapes - Barb's View I - 20"h x 16"w</image:title>
      <image:caption>A landscape oil on canvas painting of Concord Greene, in Concord Massachusetts with a flower garden and a pond in the foreground. Limited edition (200) artist enhanced giclee prints also available.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Landscapes - Barb's View II - 24"h x 20"w</image:title>
      <image:caption>A landscape oil on canvas paintingof Concord Greene, in Concord Massachusetts with a flower garden and a pond in the foreground completed using a palette knife resulting in an impasto surface. Limited edition (200) artist enhanced giclee prints available.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Landscapes - Cape Cod Sailboat - 12"h x 16"w</image:title>
      <image:caption>Oil on canvas, Ocean view from Paine's Creek Beach, Brewster, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, with sailboats on Massachusetts Bay.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Landscapes - Tuscany Landscape I - 16"h x 20"w - SOLD</image:title>
      <image:caption>Oil on canvas landscape view of Tuscany (Greve, Italy) with mountains in background and vineyard and olive grove in mid-ground. Inspired by a family trip to the region in 2015 to celebrate Luis and Marina Ricaurte's 50th wedding anniversary.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Landscapes - Hommage to Van Gogh, Cypress Trees - 11"h x 14"w</image:title>
      <image:caption>An oil on canvas board re-creation of Van Gogh's landscape painting of mountains, cypress trees, and wheat fields.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Landscapes - Sedona Cathedral Rock - 36"h x 48"w</image:title>
      <image:caption>An oil on canvas painting of Cathedral Rock in Sedona, Arizona. Gallery wrapped, no frame required.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Landscapes - San Miguel Mission Church, Santa Fe, NM - 48"h x 36"w</image:title>
      <image:caption>View of San Miguel Mission Church in Santa Fe, New Mexico; oil on canvas Gallery wrapped on heavy duty stretcher bars, no frame necessary.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Landscapes - Sonoran Sunset - 16"h x 20"w - SOLD</image:title>
      <image:caption>An oil on canvas of the Sonoran Desert in Arizona at sunset.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Landscapes - Giverny Inspiration - 192"h x 72"w - SOLD</image:title>
      <image:caption>A large unstretched canvas that serves as a retractable window curtain in the artist's dining room. Completed in acrylic using a style inspired by Monet.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Landscapes - The Peloton Pursues - 18"h x 24"w</image:title>
      <image:caption>An abstract landscape inspired by the Tour de France bicycle race. Limited edition (200) artist enhanced giclee prints available. The piece is gallery wrapped around heavy duty stretcher bars so no framing is required.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Landscapes - Sailboat Off Brewster, Cape Cod - 11"h x 14"w</image:title>
      <image:caption>Oil on canvas, Ocean view from Paine's Creek Beach, Brewster, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, with sailboats on Massachusetts Bay.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Landscapes - Cathedral Rock Cabin - 36"h x 48"w</image:title>
      <image:caption>A peaceful oil on canvas painting with a view of Cathedral Rock from the river valley. The piece is gallery wrapped around heavy duty stretcher bars so no framing is required.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Landscapes - Cathedral Rock - 16"h x 12"w</image:title>
      <image:caption>An oil on canvas painting of Cathedral Rock in Sedona, Arizona. The piece is approximately 21.5" x 17.5" including frame.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2019-12-05</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Portraits - Bernard and Michel - 48"h x 48"w</image:title>
      <image:caption>A quiet moment in the dining room of dear friends in Soissons, France. I saw these two long time friends in deep discussion and realized this was a special moment - I quickly took a photo. Months later back at my studio, I was looking through my photos on my phone and found this photo. That’s when I knew I had to paint this scene. I used a palate knife to apply the paint. I really wanted to showcase the various textures in the room, from the tapestries hanging on the wall to the carpets on the floor. This piece is oil on canvas, gallery wrapped with heavy duty stretcher bars so no framing required.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Portraits - Bernard and Michel - 48"h x 48"w</image:title>
      <image:caption>A quiet moment in the dining room of dear friends in Soissons, France. I saw these two long time friends in deep discussion and realized this was a special moment - I quickly took a photo. Months later back at my studio, I was looking through my photos on my phone and found this photo. That’s when I knew I had to paint this scene. I used a palate knife to apply the paint. I really wanted to showcase the various textures in the room, from the tapestries hanging on the wall to the carpets on the floor. This piece is oil on canvas, gallery wrapped with heavy duty stretcher bars so no framing required.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Portraits - Bernard and Michele</image:title>
      <image:caption>An oil on canvas painting of two friends in deep discussion. The piece is gallery wrapped with heavy duty stretcher bars, no frame required.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Portraits - Bernard and Michele</image:title>
      <image:caption>An oil on canvas painting of two friends in deep discussion. The piece is gallery wrapped with heavy duty stretcher bars, no frame required.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Portraits - Bernard and Michele</image:title>
      <image:caption>An oil on canvas painting of two friends in deep discussion. The piece is gallery wrapped with heavy duty stretcher bars, no frame required.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Portraits - Bernard and Michele</image:title>
      <image:caption>An oil on canvas painting of two friends in deep discussion. The piece is gallery wrapped with heavy duty stretcher bars, no frame required.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Portraits - Bernard and Michele</image:title>
      <image:caption>An oil on canvas painting of two friends in deep discussion. The piece is gallery wrapped with heavy duty stretcher bars, no frame required.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Portraits - Van Gogh Homage Self Portrait - 20"h x 16"w</image:title>
      <image:caption>I learn so much everytime I attempt an homage from one of the masters, in this case a self portrait by Vincent Van Gogh. Note all the different hues of reds, browns and oranges in Van Gogh’s hair and beard: that was quite an eye opener for me. Oil on canvas. Can be purchased already framed 28" x 24".</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Portraits - Captain Rodney and Marlin - 36"h x 48"w - SOLD</image:title>
      <image:caption>I met Captain Rodney on the golf course years ago and enjoyed hearing all his amazing stories - he’s been a fireman, boxer and fisherman among other things. He showed me a photo taken during a fishing trip in which he was reaching down as he reeled in a marlin. I knew I had to paint it. Oil on canvas.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Portraits - Stacey and Jake - 14"h x 11"w</image:title>
      <image:caption>I spent quite a few years cheering my daughter on in equestrian events. This is inspired by one of those hunter and jumper events. I tried to capture the intensity of both the rider and her horse as they get ready to jump a fence during competition. Oil on canvas. Framed it measures 19"h x 16"w.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Portraits - Amigo in Daisies - 12"h x 14"w - SOLD</image:title>
      <image:caption>Our friends loved their Vizsla, Amigo, a very sweet and active dog. They captured Amigo in his element - running through a field of daisies during a warm spring day in Carlsbad, California. Oil on canvas.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Abstracts - Sierra Landscape - 16"h x 20"w</image:title>
      <image:caption>An abstract landscape with bright colors and mountains in the background. The canvas measures 16"h X 20"w. With frame, the piece measures approximately 22"h X 26"w.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Abstracts - Sierra Landscape - 16"h x 20"w</image:title>
      <image:caption>An abstract landscape with bright colors and mountains in the background. The canvas measures 16"h X 20"w. With frame, the piece measures approximately 22"h X 26"w.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Abstracts - Abstract Blue &amp; Yellow Greensburg, Kansas - 14"h x 11"w</image:title>
      <image:caption>An abstract oil on canvas painting inspired by the tragictornado that leveled much of Greensburg Kansas in May of 2007.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>An abstract mixed media on canvas painting of a peacock using glass micro beads and acrylic paint on canvas. A shiny reflective work of art .</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Abstracts - River Canyon</image:title>
      <image:caption>Oil on canvas abstract painting of a camper sitting by a campfire in a peaceful setting. Limited edition (200) artist enhanced giclee also available.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Abstracts - River Canyon</image:title>
      <image:caption>Oil on canvas abstract painting of a camper sitting by a campfire in a peaceful setting. Limited edition (200) artist enhanced giclee also available.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Abstracts - River Canyon</image:title>
      <image:caption>Oil on canvas abstract painting of a camper sitting by a campfire in a peaceful setting. Limited edition (200) artist enhanced giclee also available.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Gallery - Del Mar Beach - 8"h x 24"w</image:title>
      <image:caption>Acrylic on canvas seascape of Torrey Pines State Park portraying the sandstone cliffs for which the park is known. Gallery wrapped canvas.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Gallery - Paris Rain - 36"h x 48"w</image:title>
      <image:caption>A walk at night after a light rain near the Seine riverbank inspired this painting. I tried to capture the light from the street lamps bouncing off the wet streets. Oil on canvas and gallery wrapped on heavy duty stretcher bars, so no frame is necessary.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Gallery - Train Station in Snow - 36"h x 48"w</image:title>
      <image:caption>A heavy snowstorm in West Concord, Massachusetts turned into an unexpected source of inspiration. My wife and I found ourselves 'stranded,' yet we embraced this adventure, trekking through the town as the snow created a blanket of serenity around us. We paused as we crossed the train tracks by West Concord Train Station, struck by the picturesque view that unfolded before our eyes. The fresh snowfall, the quaint station, the quiet solitude - it was a scene that etched itself in my heart, compelling me to recreate it on canvas once we returned to California. "Train Station in Snow" is the manifestation of that magical day. Oil on canvas, gallery wrapped around heavy duty stretcher bars so no framing is required. Limited edition artist enhanced prints only available.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Gallery - Rodney's Dream - 48"h x 48"w</image:title>
      <image:caption>"Rodney's Dream" is a large-scale, 48" x 48" abstract oil painting on canvas that breathes new life into a previously commissioned, more realistic piece. This work was conceived with inspiration drawn from a portrayal of my good friend, Captain Rodney, engaged in the exhilarating moment of reeling in a splendid marlin. Unlike its realistic predecessor, "Rodney's Dream" dives into a world of abstraction, emphasizing the interplay of vivid shapes and vibrant colors. Bathed in striking hues of blues, oranges, and greens, the painting explores the aesthetic tension and harmony between these elements, encapsulating the essence of Captain Rod's oceanic adventure in a fresh, dynamic way. The piece is gallery wrapped around heavy duty stretcher bars so no framing is required.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Gallery - Cape Cod Boats - 14"h x 18"w</image:title>
      <image:caption>"Cape Cod Boats" is a 14" x 18" oil on canvas painting that evokes the quintessential charm of summertime in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. This artwork is more than just a depiction of a scenic shoreline; it's a voyage back to the artist's cherished childhood memories. The painting captures a tranquil moment on the Brewster shore of Cape Cod, where a pair of sailboats are calmly moored off the coast. Yet, it is the contrasting elements of the landscape that bring this scene to life: the sun-kissed sand dunes, the vibrant green grasses poking through, and the expansive waters that stretch out into the horizon. Oil on canvas. Limited edition prints also available.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Gallery - Rocky Ridge Sunset, Sedona - 36"h x 48"w</image:title>
      <image:caption>Immersed in the stunning landscapes of Sedona, Arizona, during a plein air art expedition, I discovered a canvas waiting to be filled with nature's glory. From the back of my SUV, I set up my easel and allowed my brushes to dance, capturing the moment as it unfolded before me. The result is "Rocky Ridge Sunset, Sedona," a painting that encapsulates the magnetic pull of Sedona's rock formations. As the sun dipped towards the horizon, the rocks ignited with an array of colors that seemed almost otherworldly. I was mesmerized by the landscape's transformation, the vivid hues breathing life into the rocky ridge. Oil on canvas, gallery wrapped (no framing required). Purchase this piece</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Commissions - Commissioned Art</image:title>
      <image:caption>Customized oil or acrylic on canvas by John Sayward</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Shop - Nubble Lighthouse in York, Maine 12" x 9"</image:title>
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