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Thave always been at home under the open sky. To try and capture in paint the beauty and mystery of nature is a joy like no other-it is like coming home.
My happy place has always been in nature. I have done a lot of traveling and camping all over the country and abroad observing natural beauty of all kinds. I have a special interest in trees and skies, sunsets and sunrises. Over many years I have painted plein air and sketched many outdoor scenes to use as a basis for the large studio work I like to do. I use some photography but don't depend on it too much lest I lose the freshness of the scene. Often I paint from memory or my imagination.
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A Sense of Depth
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Peaceful Places
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School's in Session
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Collaborative Environment
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Keep It REAL
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EDWARD FRAUGHTON
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Preserving the Soul of Art
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Intrigue in the ordinary
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