"Nifty A" Original Pastel by Monique Straub

A special request for something "Model A" coupled with a recent trip to the "Temecula Rod Run" got my creative juices flowing to all things automotive. Cars are always a fun challenge, and working to capture the personality of a particular model is something that I truly enjoy.

Painted in soft pastel on sandpaper, this painting measures 12" x 16" and is framed in wide, dark wood with UV/non-glare museum glass. Priced at $350 + $40 to ship anywhere in the continental U.S. or Canada, this piece is the perfect "man gift". Updated 3/22/11: Sold! 

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"Oak Tree Dreams" by Monique Straub

Painting daily sometimes gets my ideas flowing so fast that it's hard to keep up. Usually, I arrive at the studio in the morning with no idea what the day will bring. I thumb through a big box of reference photos I've taken on my travels, and one thing or another will jump out to be painted. But on this day, before I could even get into the studio, this group of oak trees worked their way into my early morning dreams. Do you dream in color? My dreams are in crazy color...and usually that "wonky" pathway is in every dream. Hmmm, I wonder what that means...

Painted in soft pastel on sandpaper, this piece measures 12" x 16" and is framed in wide dark wood with UV/non-glare museum glass. Ready to hang and enjoy. Buy it now price: $350 + $40 to ship anywhere in the continental U.S. or Canada. Updated 3/1/11: Sold...to my top collector!

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Sonoma Foothills by Monique Straub

California landscape paintings are favorites of mine, and the wine country offers an endless source of beautiful settings. John and I are looking forward to another trip to Sonoma soon. He will get his race car fix at Infineon Raceway, while I'll be armed with sketchbook, pastels and camera. Maybe a few race car paintings, definitely more vineyard paintings, and oh...I'm sure there will be a few glasses of the grape in there somewhere!

Painted in soft pastel on sandpaper, this piece is 9" x 12" and framed in wide, dark wood with UV/non-glare museum glass. Buy it now price: $250 + $30 to ship anywhere in the continental U.S. or Canada.

"Torrey Pines Vista" by Monique Straub

Another in my Torrey Pines Nature Preserve series, this is one of the many beautiful views from the hiking trails that overlook the Pacific Ocean. Looking south down the coast, with La Jolla in the distance, the ocean breezes and smell of warm pine needles underfoot make for a truly enjoyable afternoon stroll.

This piece is painted in soft pastel and measures 11" x 14". Framed in wide, dark wood with UV/Non-glare museum glass, it is ready to hang and enjoy. Buy it now price: $325 + $30 to ship anywhere in the continental U.S. or Canada. For more information or to view additional available works, click here.