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This is a colored pencil painting that I did based on a photo that I took with my phone camera. We were visiting Ojai, California to visit family and we went into a garden shop there. In the back part of the shop, I saw an old broom leaning up against the wall, an old table, and a pile of leaves. I set it up as the scene shown in this painting. I entitled it "Clean Sweep" for the success my 12 year old grand daughter had with her art entries this year's Ventura County fair. The painting is done with Prismacolor Verithin pencils and measures 9 inches X 13 inches. It's a simple scene, but it does carry personal significance for me. I hope that you find it pleasing.

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John Cappello 06 Sep 2015

So Serene Sweeping, Beautiful High Lighting and well done!

Artist Reply: John: thanks so much. I gave a giclee print of this to my 12 year old grand daughter who is turning into a very fine artist. She did very well in pieces she entered in the 2015 Ventura County Fair. She lives in Ojai, CA., where the little shop that I saw leaves and this old broom. The title "Clean Sweep" in my mind was what she had done with her fair entries. I'm glad that you also like the piece. Best regards, Will

Steve Haynes 26 Aug 2015

nice work Will......

Artist Reply: Steve: thanks so much! I work from photographs to render my photo realistic colored pencil pieces, but my reference photographs are no where near the quality and beauty that your show. Thanks again and I will keep an eye out for your next posts. Best regards, Will

Joanie Holliday 26 Aug 2015

"TERRIFIC" WORK WILL.... JOANIE

Artist Reply: Joanie: Thanks so much for your support. Your comment is very generous. Best regards, Will

Bonnie Haversat 26 Aug 2015

Will, this is wonderful! Beautifully done with special meaning. ~Bonnie

Artist Reply: Bonnie: thank you so much. Your comments are very much appreciated. This piece does have a bit of special meaning. Thanks again. Best regards, Will

marie-claire gallet 26 Aug 2015

Wonderful work as usual, Will !! Perfectly done!! Sweeping the leaves is a task that we shall have to do very soon! We do feel here that Fall is round the corner!

Artist Reply: Marie-Claire: Thanks so much for your continual support and encouragement. Your comments are very generous. Our weather has also felt fall like the last couple of days. I think we'll all be sweeping leaves before long. A beautiful time of year, but winter comes to soon on fall's heels! Best regards, Will