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Pete Nunnery @peternunnery.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Master Copy - Vermeer's The Geographer 20x20 Oil on Canvas My Master Copy. Raw Umber Rubout→ Grisaille→ Color glazes. This method taught me more about value and light than any other exercise in my practice. One painting. Three stages. #OldMasters #Grisaille #OilPainting #Vermeer #MasterCopy

Completed master copy of Vermeer's The Geographer, 20x20, oil on canvas. Color is applied in thin glazes over the grisaille, producing the luminous quality characteristic of Old Master painting

Grisaille layer of Vermeer's The Geographer, fully resolved in neutral grays. The complete value structure of the painting is developed before any color is introduced.

Raw Umber underpainting of Vermeer's The Geographer, executed in warm brown tones. The composition and light/shadow structure are established in a monochromatic wash on canvas.

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Pete Nunnery @peternunnery.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

"The Lookout" Oil on Gesso Panel, 12x16. From a photo I took at Leo Carrillo Beach. Painted alla prima, working on getting looser/spontaneous with brushwork. Leaning into the CA Impressionist tradition of capturing light and color in the moment. #OilPainting #PleinAir #CaliforniaArt #AllaPrima

Oil painting of a blue lifeguard tower on a coastal hillside. The two-story wooden structure has an American flag and a California state flag flying from poles at the top. The tower sits atop a green hillside, its vegetation rendered in loose brushstrokes. The sky is a warm golden-beige color with visible painterly texture. The painting style is loose and impressionistic with energetic, visible brushwork throughout. The dominant colors are blue (tower), gold (sky), and green (vegetation)

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Long_Painter @longpainter.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

New 8”x10” paintings.

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Pete Nunnery @peternunnery.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

“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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Pete Nunnery @peternunnery.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

"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.

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Pete Nunnery @peternunnery.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

"'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

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Pete Nunnery @peternunnery.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

"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.

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Pete Nunnery @peternunnery.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

"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

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Pete Nunnery @peternunnery.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

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

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Pete Nunnery @peternunnery.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

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.

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Pete Nunnery @peternunnery.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

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

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Pete Nunnery @peternunnery.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

"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

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Pete Nunnery @peternunnery.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

"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

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Pete Nunnery @peternunnery.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

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.

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Pete Nunnery @peternunnery.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

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.

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Pete Nunnery @peternunnery.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

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

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Pete Nunnery @peternunnery.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

"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.

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Pete Nunnery @peternunnery.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

"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

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Pete Nunnery @peternunnery.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

"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

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Pete Nunnery @peternunnery.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

"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.

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Pete Nunnery @peternunnery.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

"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. #oilpainting #painting #art #artist #ArtOnBluesky #impressionism

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.

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Pete Nunnery @peternunnery.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

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

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Pete Nunnery @peternunnery.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

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

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Pete Nunnery @peternunnery.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

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

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Pete Nunnery @peternunnery.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

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.

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Pete Nunnery @peternunnery.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

"NJ Botanical Garden, Early Evening" Oil on Canvas, 18" x 24" I wanted to capture the moment when day turns to dusk, the way nature glows just before nightfall. #oilpainting #painting #art #pleinair #impressionism

I used thick layers of oil paint to capture that moment when day softens into dusk and the garden paths seem to glow

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Pete Nunnery @peternunnery.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Live model. Charcoal study on toned paper

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Pete Nunnery @peternunnery.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Seattle doorway. Oil on canvas 18x24

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Pete Nunnery @peternunnery.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

I'm lucky to have two of my oil paintings featured in Huntington Beach Art Center's Centered on the Center 2025 Exhibition. opening reception this Saturday, Jan 25th, 6:30-9 pm www.huntingtonbeachartcenter.org/centered-on-... The Huntington Beach Art Center 538 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA

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