Thomas Van Stein is a remarkable artist. He paints some fabulous nocturnes which I just happen to love! When I was looking through his images this one really caught my eye, I saw this and thought… EDWARD HOPPER… Interesting to read his comment on this painting… Crazy story, eh?

This victorian era house flanks the area I call the Twilight Zone, on Hill street in Ventura. It remembered the painting done by Edward Hopper. I set up in the field across the railroad tracks to do the painting. During the painting, the owner of the house came outside and sat on the porch. Someone upstairs peeked out the window, then flashed their red laser pointer on me, making me want to hit the deck. After recovering from the thought of being shot, I gave a holler, and he put it away. I still decided to document the experience by adding that dash of red.

What a misty feeling this has to it, I love all the lights, the boat working in the wee hours – another fabulous painting!

Here is what Thomas had to say about this painting:

Richard Henry Dana wrote of his seafaring exploits in his classic novel, “Two Years Before the Mast: The tall ship he was on, the”Pilgrim”, came into Port not too long ago. I grabbed my gear and headed out into the darkness before dawn, and painted  this scene from Stearns Wharf in Santa Barbara. 

Check out his “Thoughts and Ideas”  blog which show’s the painting in progress.

Normally, this is where I say “Read a blip about Thomas, from his website” but… instead of providing you with the text, I’m providing you with the link. I promise that its worth the extra click. Thomas is a fascinating guy! I love his ABOUT page.

The paintings above are available for purchase through James Main Fine Art, Santa Barbara, (805)637-8632 – Catch you back here tomorrow!

All images via ThomasVanStein.net – used with permission from the artist…

F L A S H B A C K !

O n e  Y e a r  A g o:           Rockville, SC – the beauty is immeasurable!

T w o  Y e a r s  A g o:        Charleston, SC photo…

T h r e e  Y e a r s  A g o:   Turmeric, for your health!