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JacobASweet @jacobasweet.bsky.social · Dec 31

Had a great Xmas. I know I have not been posting much art lately, but I swear it is for a good reason. So a few more weeks, and I should be operating like usual again. Until then, I hope eveyone is happy and safe. Happy New Year!!

#happynewyear #2024 #2025 #christmas #presents #lego #playstation

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JacobASweet @jacobasweet.bsky.social · Dec 23

Having presents under the tree really pulls everything together. Now we wait.

#christmas #presents #tree #christmastree #lights #mood #wait #holidays #relax

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JacobASweet @jacobasweet.bsky.social · Dec 2

I had a really chill Thanksgiving weekend. My friends and family made the big meals. I got to hang out with all the pets, and enjoy the cold weather. It was nice.

#thanksgiving #holiday #winter #pets #cats #dogs #leaves #food #fire #cold #lazy

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JacobASweet @jacobasweet.bsky.social · Nov 12

Me finding cool stuff while out in the yard. It was a little cold for this little guy. I need to spend way more time outside.

#nature #toad #amphibians #animal #cute #cool #relax #winter #fun #plants #sunflower

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JacobASweet @jacobasweet.bsky.social · Nov 11

Got a grip for my PS Vita, and my adult hands will be so thankful for it! The vita feels like modern console instantly.

#fun #toy #videogames #retro #grip #playstation #life #relax #games #cool #modern

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JacobASweet @jacobasweet.bsky.social · Nov 7

A throw back thursday piece. I can't believe book five of the stormlight archive is coming out so soon. I was watching a story recap of the stormlight archives, and found this piece in the exact story spot I designed it for. I'm glad people still enjoy it.

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JacobASweet @jacobasweet.bsky.social · Oct 26

Finished a piece I started back in July, I think. I have not painted on canvas for a while. The texture is something I slowly embaced, but it feels great to paint on. Better photos soon. Hope everyone has a spooky fun Halloween!!

#pumpkin #halloween #witch #spooky #autumn #night #cute #oilpainting

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JacobASweet @jacobasweet.bsky.social · Oct 18

Got a new well put in to replace a crusty century old well. It has been a learning curve, that has been eatting up most of my creative time. Now that it is almost complete, I can go back to being a focused artist again.

#water #desert #life #century #new #fun #artist #relaxing #focus #creative

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JacobASweet @jacobasweet.bsky.social · Oct 7

Now that another season of strada challenge is over. I can go back to my wholesome, very human content. I want to play the Riven remaster, but I need to update my pc before that can happen. So I created a "Myst" like piece, to scratch that itch. Also, I made my first clafoutis. It was amazing.

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JacobASweet @jacobasweet.bsky.social · Oct 1

Day 30 - strada challenge
I always enjoy the wierd architecture of the high desert. My elementary school for example is weird, but cool. Super creepy at night though.

#stradaeasel #stradaeaselchallenge2024 #architecture #desert #weird #creepy #night #nocturne #oilpainting

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JacobASweet @jacobasweet.bsky.social · Sep 30

Day 29 - strada challenge

My can opener died. So this is now it's memorial portrait. Now to get a younger, sharper can opener, who is also crazy rich/ a genie.

#stradaeasel #stradaeaselchallenge2024 #oilpainting #violet #yellow #stilllife #portrait #crazy #rich #genie #memorial

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JacobASweet @jacobasweet.bsky.social · Sep 29

Day 28 - strada challenge
Painted a pokemon again. Suggested by @onioncakes as before. Two more days to go.

#stradaeasel #stradaeaselchallenge2024 #pokemon #toy #cute #espeon #oilpainting #stilllife

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JacobASweet @jacobasweet.bsky.social · Sep 28

Day 27- strada challenge

Traffic sucks. Got home so late. Guess why, yup traffic. Sleep time now.

#stradaeasel #stradaeaselchallenge2024 #beverage #plum #oilpainting #drink #traffic #sleepy #red

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JacobASweet @jacobasweet.bsky.social · Sep 27

Day 26 - strada challenge
@onioncakes gave me a model to paint today. I love violet, so it was fun.

#stradaeasel #stradaeaselchallenge2024 #pokemon #purple #rattata #cute #model #oilpainting #rat #toys

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JacobASweet @jacobasweet.bsky.social · Sep 26

Day 25 - strada challenge

Got home late. A quick clamp painting. These clamps are so useful. I have one used as a paper towel holder at the moment.

#stradaeasel #stradaeaselchallenge2024 #clamp #garage #yellow #oilpainting #stilllife #late #goodnight

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JacobASweet @jacobasweet.bsky.social · Sep 25

Day 24- strada challenge

I installed a 2500 gallon water tank with the help of the @scribblesartcollective crew. Thought I should paint it before I close up the trench.

#stradaeasel #stradaeaselchallenge2024 #water #gallon #tank #help #backyard #outdoors #sunlight #friends #oilpainting

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JacobASweet @jacobasweet.bsky.social · Sep 24

Day 23-strada challenge

The second hand pumpkin spice clouds are getting to me. So I painted this spooky little guy. He looks like he is at school photo day. :D

#stradaeasel #stradaeaselchallenge2024 #spooky #bat #cute #smile #oilpainting #bird #fall #pumpkinspice #school

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JacobASweet @jacobasweet.bsky.social · Sep 22

Day 22-strada challenge

I really need to start thinking of plein air painting to me, as "urban documenting." I really do spend some time looking for something interesting to paint. Painting something that could be erased in a few years time is really worth the hunt.

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JacobASweet @jacobasweet.bsky.social · Sep 22

Day 21- strada challenge
A quick nocturne down in Pasadena, to wait out the traffic. I also met other Jacobs today.

#stradaeasel #stradaeaselchallenge2024 #pasadena #california #night #streetlights #noctunre #traffic #pleinair #oilpainting

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JacobASweet @jacobasweet.bsky.social · Sep 21

Day 20- strada challenge
I took my glasses off for this one. Really helps me see light/dark shapes. I always forget I have a nearsighted super power.

#stradaeasel #stradaeaselchallenge2024 #shadow #light #shape #oilpainting #pleinair #city #desert #nature #sunshine

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JacobASweet @jacobasweet.bsky.social · Sep 20

Day 19- strada challenge
Oh wow, was this a hard one. I need a nap bad. I like this tiny anvil. It makes me feel like a giant, also it is very cute.

#stradaeasel #stradaeaselchallenge2024 #oilpainting #stilllife #tiny #anvil #metal #sleepy #cute

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JacobASweet @jacobasweet.bsky.social · Sep 19

Day 18- strada challenge
A quicky today. Digging sucks, and my 36 year old vertebrae is howling at me.

#stradaeasel #stradaeaselchallenge2024 #yellow #black #garage #stilllife #oilpainting #today

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JacobASweet @jacobasweet.bsky.social · Sep 18

Day 17 - strada challenge
Was busy on a comission, so I had to complete this piece on the garage easel. I always forget how calming a simple painting at the end of a work day is.

#stradaeasel #stradaeaselchallenge2024 #oilpainting #stilllife #wrench #tools #black #yellow #chrome #calm #garage

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JacobASweet @jacobasweet.bsky.social · Sep 17

Day 16- Strada Challenge

Was quite windy today, so another day in the garage. Always liked this drill press.

#stradaeasel #stradaeaselchallenge2024 #red #wind #garage #drill #press #oilpainting #art

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JacobASweet @jacobasweet.bsky.social · Sep 16

Day 15- strada challenge

I have a giant mud pit as a result of a new water well being built. I painted the mud pit, and I may have played in the mud pit. Trying out gamblin quick dry white this time around.

#stradaeasel #stradaeaselchallenge2024 #mud #water #desert #play #oilpainting #artsupplies

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