Picture of the Week #266 "A Light in St. Peter's"

Picture of the Week #266 "A Light in St. Peters" Vatican, Rome, Italy 1990 Signed & Stamped

It wasn't until I made a print from the transparency that I noticed the flower growing at the base of the light. I don't remember seeing anything there when I was there. It still seems strange that this flower would grow in the middle of the famed Church's marble floor. But there was no manipulation I promise you. Look closely and you will see it. I thought this was a fitting image to end the year with. I hope everyone has a wonderful, healthy and successful New Year.

Picture of the Week #265 "Two gentlemen of Peking" Peking/Beijing, China 1980 Signed & Stamped

On my long ago visit to scout locations and work on the budget of what was supposed to be the first Chinese American co-Production motion picture, I came across these two gentlemen sitting in the Forbidden City. There was something so quietly elegant in their demeanor that I had to take their picture. Later I painted this image and that painting now is proudly displayed in my show business
attorney Eric Weissmann's home. I still feel something towards this image and the two men who have inhabited my memory all these 33 + years.

Picture of the Week #264 "Janet & Dicky Did It" Hong Kong, China 2007 Signed & Stamped

When I was in Hong Kong for some of my work being auctioned off I passed this car in front of my hotel that grabbed my eye. Adorable was my reaction and of course I grabbed the picture. I don't know if putting stuffed animals on cars is a wedding ritual in China, but I thought it was picture worthy to say the least.  I have no idea if Janet & Dicky are still together, but at least this memory is still going.

Picture of the Week # 263 "Two Sailboats Sailing" Santa Monica, California 2013 Signed & Stamped

On one of our walks by the Santa Monica Pier I looked out to see these two boats just floating in a minimalist sea. I swung my camera around and grabbed this shot before birds, boats, planes or anything else got in the frame. I sold two copies of this picture to a top interior designer as soon as I got home and emailed her. I only wish all my other pictures had such a quick and wonderful responses. So if you happen in to a "staged" house, this picture could quite possibly be hanging there.

Picture of the Week # 262 "Dry Wet Suit" Paris, France 2011 Signed & Stamped

Walking along the Quai on a wonderful afternoon I looked down and spotted this wet suit hanging over the side. At first I thought it was some creature from the black lagoon. I snapped my picture and continued our leisurely stroll through the city that brings me so much joy. I consider Paris and the south of France our second home. Maybe one day it will our first home, but for now we're still happy in Bel Air.