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Monthly Archives: November 2007
On The Road To Santa Cruz
On my road trips to Santa Cruz to surf, I pass by this wind break of Eucalyptus trees that always reminds me of the sentinels that stand guard outside a castle. But then, I have an active imagination. I did … Continue reading
Chinese Kite Flying
During the Korean war my stepfather was in the Navy and stationed on Guam. That was from 1952 until 1955. Just before we left for home my mom took a weekend shopping trip to Hong Kong. While she was there … Continue reading
"Now Hear This"
On this strange day they call “Black Friday” I ran across this, the strangest Chuck Jones cartoon I’ve ever seen. Chuck was the originator of the Pepe LePew and Roadrunner and Coyote cartoons, but this doesn’t quite fit that mold, … Continue reading
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Gracie and Buster
The Airdale Terrier is sometimes called the “King of Terriers” because it is the largest of the terrier breeds, 50 to 100 pounds. The breed has also been called the Waterside Terrier, because it was bred originally to hunt otters. … Continue reading
Posted in airdales, Bill Reed animator, oil painting, pet portraits
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Happy Birthday Mickey
Nov, 18,1928- HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICKEY MOUSE- At the Colony Theater in New York Walt Disney’s cartoon “Steamboat Willie” debuted- The first major sound cartoon success and the official birth of Mickey Mouse. Two earlier silent Mickey’s had been done, but … Continue reading
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The Old Red Barn
The barn has always been the main structure of the family farm. It housed the horses, wagons and other animals of the farmyard. The farmer of years ago built his barn first, before he built the farm house. Even today … Continue reading
Posted in acrylic painting, artist, Bill Reed animator
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Have A Daffy Day
I’m trying out a new feature of the blog, adding cartoons when I don’t have time to post a new painting. Try it out and let me know what ya’ tink. The cartoons marked BANNED were made during WWII and … Continue reading
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