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Pete Nunnery
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Pete Nunnery @peternunnery.bsky.social · Oct 14
“Echo Park Lake”
Oil on Canvas, 18x14

DI was drawn to the way the tall palms framed the lake, and their reflections shimmered in the water. The clouds added drama to the scene—capturing a rare quiet moment in the middle of the city.

#oilpainting #art #painting #ArtOnBluesky #impressionism #artist
Oil painting of Echo Park Lake on a partly cloudy day. Tall palm trees rise along the shoreline, mirrored clearly in the calm water below. Lily pads and foliage line the water’s edge. The clouds create texture in the blue sky, contrasting with the vertical rhythm of the palms.
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New 8”x10” paintings.
October 24, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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Edward Hopper

The Dory-The last train,1929
oil on canvas
October 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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“Echo Park Lake”
Oil on Canvas, 18x14

DI was drawn to the way the tall palms framed the lake, and their reflections shimmered in the water. The clouds added drama to the scene—capturing a rare quiet moment in the middle of the city.

#oilpainting #art #painting #ArtOnBluesky #impressionism #artist
Oil painting of Echo Park Lake on a partly cloudy day. Tall palm trees rise along the shoreline, mirrored clearly in the calm water below. Lily pads and foliage line the water’s edge. The clouds create texture in the blue sky, contrasting with the vertical rhythm of the palms.
October 14, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Reposted by Pete Nunnery
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“Arboreal Office” by Robert Gonsalves
October 6, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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"Low Tide"
Oil on Canvas, 16x16

Painted from a photo I took at La Jolla Hermosa Park in San Diego. I wanted to capture the layered color of surf over rock, the crisp coastal air, and that late-morning light.

#oilpainting #painting #art #artist #ArtOnBluesky #impressionism #landscapepainting
Oil painting of a rocky coastline at La Jolla Hermosa Park in San Diego. The view looks down over cliffs and dense greenery toward waves breaking over scattered rocks. Tall palms rise near a home on the left, with a deep blue sky above and vibrant ocean hues below.
October 1, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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"'The Watch' - oil on canvas 36x48 - now at Santa Monica Art Museum thru Sept 28. I captured the brilliant CA light hitting Zuma Beach with thick, expressive brushwork. I was drawn to how the golden hour transformed ordinary sand into this rich, textured landscape of color and shadow. #art #painting
Oil painting depicting a lifeguard tower on a beach at golden hour. A yellow and blue wooden lifeguard station sits on a sandy shore with a figure visible in the tower lookout. The sky features dramatic blue and white clouds against golden light. The beach sand is rendered with thick, textured brushstrokes in warm oranges and browns. Ocean waves are visible in the background with deep blue water. An American flag flies from the tower. The painting style is expressive and painterly with visible brushwork throughout
September 6, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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"Sunset Cliffs"
Oil on Canvas, 24x18

This painting is based on a photo I took at Sunset Cliffs in San Diego. Two figures sit quietly at the cliff's edge, looking out at the vast Pacific.

#oilpainting #painting #art #artist #sunsetcliffs #SanDiego #ArtOnBluesky
Two figures sit on cliffs overlooking vibrant turquoise ocean waters. The layered rock formations show warm tones of yellow, orange, and brown, with dark shadowed caves and crevices. White foam crashes against the base of the cliffs while rolling waves extend toward the horizon. The sky features soft blue and white clouds.
August 14, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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"Golden Hour"
Oil on Canvas, 18x24

Based on a photo I took while driving through New Mexico. Using impressionist brushwork and a vivid palette, I aimed to capture the fleeting warmth of light on open land.

#OilPainting #art #artist #sunset #impressionism #NewMexico #ArtOnBluesky
Oil painting of a Southwestern desert landscape. A stretch of open land glows under low evening light, with distant mountains and soft clouds above. Painted in an impressionist style with bold brushwork and warm, vibrant tones
July 16, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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Looking West
Oil on Canvas, 16x20

Based on a photo I took in Carlsbad, CA, of a solitary figure on the bluffs gazing at the Pacific. I wanted to capture not only coastal beauty, but that reflective feeling we all know from sitting at the edge of something vast.

#painting #art #artist #ArtOnBluesky
Oil painting of a person sitting alone on the bluffs looking out at the Pacific Ocean. The figure is small against the wide view of the sky and sea. The painting is done in an impressionist style with warm earth tones and soft, blended brushwork
June 19, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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Harbor Light
Oil on Canvas, 20x20

Based on a photo taken by my cousin in Maine. I was drawn to the stillness of the water & the way light seemed to settle across the harbor. Painted in an impressionist style to capture the stillness & soft light.

#painting #art #artist #ArtOnBluesky #impressionism
Oil painting of a harbor scene in Maine. Two small boats are moored in the foreground. A red boathouse and a green house sit on opposite shores. The water reflects soft pastel tones in an impressionist style.
June 12, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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45 Minute Quick Study
Live Study - Vine Charcoal on Toned Paper

This is a 45-minute study from a live model. Figurative work is relatively new to me, so I'm pushing myself outside my comfort zone
#charcoal #figurestudy #portraitdrawing #lifedrawing #art #artist #ArtOnBluesky
Charcoal drawing of a male figure in profile, created with vine charcoal and white charcoal on toned paper. The subject has long hair tied back and a strong, angular jawline. The rendering emphasizes shadow and form with loose, expressive strokes, especially around the hair and background.
June 4, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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"Longboarder"
Oil on Canvas, 18"x24"

Based on a photo of a surfer mid-turn. I wanted to capture the sweep of motion the energy in the spray, and the tension between balance and momentum. Painted in impressionist style w/bolder colors

#oilpainting #painting #art #artist #impressionism #ArtOnBluesky
Oil painting of a surfer riding a longboard on a wave. The surfer is captured mid-turn, arms extended, with water spraying in a dynamic burst behind him. The wave is rich in blues and greens, painted in an impressionist style with textured, energetic brushwork
May 29, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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"Venice Canals"
Oil on Canvas, 18x24

Based on a photo I took while walking to lunch in Venice CA. The boats and reflections caught my eye. Painted in an impressionist style to capture light, color, and calm.

#oilpainting #painting #art #artist #ArtOnBluesky #impressionism
An oil painting of a sunlit canal in Venice, California, with two small boats moored near lush greenery. Palm trees and houses line the background, reflected in the water. The style is impressionist, with loose, painterly brushstrokes and vibrant light
May 22, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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Making the Turn
Oil on Canvas, 14x18

Based on a photo I took at Venice Skatepark. I was drawn to the sharp contrast of warm light and deep shadow, and the skater caught mid-motion. I tried to focus on rhythm light and form in motion

#oilpainting #painting #art #artist #impressionism #ArtOnBluesky
Oil painting of a skater mid-turn at Venice Skatepark. The skater is silhouetted against golden light, carving along a concrete ramp cast in deep blue shadow. The painting uses strong contrast and an impressionist style with loose, expressive brushwork.
May 9, 2025 at 1:50 AM
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Last Wave of the Day
Oil on Canvas, 18x24

Painted from a pic I took at Manhattan Beach. I was drawn to the silhouette against glowing water, the way light wrapped around the figure. An impressionist take on a moment that’s simple, still, and full of motion
#oilpainting #painting #art #ArtOnBluesky
An oil painting of a skater at sunset. The figure is silhouetted against the glowing ocean, with warm light reflecting off the water. The painting is done in an Impressionist style, featuring expressive brushwork and soft, diffused colors.
April 25, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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Return to Windansea
Oil on Canvas, 18"x24"

Based on a photo I took at Windansea Beach in La Jolla, CA. I wanted to capture the hazy sky, soft surf, and the lone figure heading back to shore. An everyday moment that felt both fleeting and timeless.

#oilpainting #painting #art #artist #impressionism
Oil painting of a foggy coastal scene at Windansea Beach. Muted colors of gray, blue, and green dominate. A solitary figure with surfboard walks along the beach back towards the shore beneath an overcast sky
April 17, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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"Ringwood State Park, August"
Oil on Canvas Board
18"x24"

Based on a photo I took during a summer walk, I was drawn to the quiet symmetry of the tree and its reflection and the way the lilies drifted below. This moment felt simple but complete.

#oilpainting #painting #art #artist #impressionism
Oil painting featuring a tall pine tree standing on a small peninsula, reflected in blue water. The foreground shows lily pads floating on the pond's surface. The scene includes a vibrant blue sky, green foliage bordering the water, and orange-yellow tones along the shoreline. Painted in an impressionist style with visible brushstrokes.
April 9, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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"Porch Light" Oil on Canvas, 20"x20"

With this painting, I wanted to capture the stillness of the moment, the warmth inside, the fading light outside, and the feeling of passing by a place both familiar and unknown.

#oilpainting #painting #art #artist #ArtOnBluesky #impressionism
Oil painting of a house at dusk. The house is nestled among lush green trees and shrubs. Warm light glows from the windows and porch, creating a contrast against the darkening surroundings. A small path leads toward the house
March 27, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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"Still Life Study: White Charcoal & Colored Pencil on Black Paper.

Working with white charcoal forced me to think differently—shaping light instead of shadows, pulling form from darkness. This shift changed how I see values.

#CharcoalDrawing #StillLife #ArtOnBluesky #Art #Drawing
A detailed still life drawing in white charcoal and colored pencil on black paper. A human skull rests on draped cloth alongside a bowl of fruit and a small vase. The objects are rendered with fine, wispy white lines creating a luminous quality against the black background, with subtle hints of color visible in the fruit and throughout the composition
March 14, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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"Hay Bales, Late Afternoon"
Oil & Cold Wax on Canvas, 30"x40"

Sun stretches shadows across a field, highlighting the texture & weight of the hay bales. I focused on layering color & light to create depth & movement within the stillness of the scene
#oilpainting #painting #art #artist #impressionism
Post-impressionist style painting of three golden-orange hay bales in a field. Vibrant swirling brushstrokes create circular patterns in the bales against a dynamic blue sky with similar spiral motions. The ground features dotted texture in warm yellow and orange tones.
March 10, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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"Venice Skatepark, Sunset" Oil on Canvas
30"x40"

I wanted to capture that in-between moment—the stillness before motion, the quiet before night. The last glow of sunset fades, but the energy of the skatepark remains.

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Oil painting of Venice Beach Skatepark at sunset. Several skateboarders stand as silhouettes around the edge of a concrete bowl. The sky transitions from golden orange to purple, casting long shadows across the skatepark. The painting captures the transitional moment between day and night.
February 28, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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Charcoal Study - Live Model

Charcoal study I did over 8 hours using black charcoal, white charcoal, and toned paper

#art #artist #artwork #drawing #charcoaldrawing #figuredrawing
Charcoal figure study depicting a seated nude model in profile on a stool, rendered with expressive strokes and strong attention to form and shadow
February 22, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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Still Life Study
Oil on Canvas, 9x12

I tried the Old Master technique in three stages: a raw umber underpainting, a monochromatic rendering, and final glazing with opaque highlights

#art #artist #artwork #painting #oilpainting #StillLife #glazing #artonbluesky
A still life oil painting of a brass pitcher, a pomegranate, and a pear set against a rich blue draped fabric. The reflective brass pitcher has warm golden highlights, while the deep red pomegranate and vibrant green-yellow pear contrast against the background. a monochromatic rendering of a still life oil painting of a brass pitcher, a pomegranate, and a pear set against a draped fabric. The painting was created using the Old Master technique Raw umber underpainting of a still life oil painting of a brass pitcher, a pomegranate, and a pear set against a draped fabric. The painting was created using the Old Master technique
February 20, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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Ringwood State Park, Afternoon Oil on canvas 18x24
I captured this scene on a sweltering summer day. Wanted to convey how the humid air seemed to make everything shimmer&dance. I built up many layers of thick paint to create that atmospheric effect. #OilPainting #PleinAir #art #artist #impressionism
February 11, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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Charcoal Study. This was a 1st attempt using black&white charcoal on toned paper. Working with the toned surface made think differently about light/ shadow. The cast face added complexity since I haven't done much figure drawing before. #art #artist #artwork #drawing #charcoaldrawing #figuredrawing
A charcoal drawing of a classical cast sculpture of a male face on toned paper. The subject has strong features with deep shadows and highlights that create a sense of depth. The artist used both black and white charcoal, working with the toned paper as a midtone to define light and shadow.
February 1, 2025 at 9:45 PM