@tombettsart.bsky.socialParadox is from the ancient Greek παράδοξος, "beyond expectation." Contrasts of light and dark, both decadent and desolate.
Chocolate and Vanilla Western, oil on panel, 12 x 12 inches
On view at Dawson Cole in #Carmel
#hyperrealism #magicrealism #superrealism #pebblebeach #californiaart #tombetts
@tombettsart.bsky.socialSublime, an overwhelming quality of greatness. Dessert in the desert highlights details, aesthetics, nature, beauty, the sublime.
California Dessert Sands, oil on panel, 12 x 12 inches
On view at Dawson Cole in #Carmel
#hyperrealism #magicrealism #superrealism #pebblebeach #californiaart #tombetts
@tombettsart.bsky.socialAn ephemeral pleasure, the golden hour, a state of simultaneous contrast.
Laguna Mint Noir, oil on panel, 12 x 12 inches
#oilpainting #hyperrealism #magicrealism #superrealism #realism #lagunabeach #californiaart #tombetts
@unwashedrepublic3.bsky.social@tombettsart.bsky.socialThe Summer Show at Plus One Gallery in London ends on September 14.
On view: Splash of Tea and Refracting Calm, both oil on panel, 16 x 20 inches
www.plusonegallery.com/exhibitions/...
#oilpainting #hyperrealism #magicrealism #superrealism #realism #californiaart #plusonegallery #london #tombetts
@tombettsart.bsky.social“Remember that wherever your heart is, there you will find your treasure.” – Paulo Coelho
Le Cœur, oil on panel, 27 x 25 inches
#oilpainting #hyperrealism #magicrealism #superrealism #lagunabeach #palmsprings #californiaart #tombetts
