August 2012

Land of Much Fires and Scarce Water … 8-31-12, in progress, detail

Land of Much Fires and Scarce Water, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 24 by 36 inches, acrylic-canvas.  Photo by Anders Tomlinson.

This painting will be completed in September, 24 by 36 inches, acrylic-canvas.

On Our Third Day Out Again, Again and Again … 8-30-12.

On Our Third Day Out Again, Again and Again, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 20 x 16 inches & detail, acrylics-canvas. Photos by Anders Tomlinson.

Repetition was becoming annoying, 20 x 16 inches & detail, acrylics-canvas.

22 Wizards at the Ready … 8-29-12.

22 Wizards at the Ready, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 20 x 15 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper. Photo by Anders Tomlinson.

This was what the training was for, 20 x 15 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper.

Three Buddies Meet in the Field … 8-28-12.

Three Buddies Meet in the Field, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 24 by 18 inches & detail, acrylic-watercolor paper.  Photos by Anders Tomlinson.

This was not a chance occasion, 24 by 18 inches & detail, acrylic-watercolor paper.

Rhythm Tour Breaks Out … 8-27-12.

Bob Ganey American Tourist does the things he does for all to see.


Bob Ganey American Tourist hosts a Rhythm Tour! Paparazzi allowed. A passport to frivolity. Music without a Net. Grab some drumsticks and join in the fun. A film by Anders Tomlinson and Robert Ganey. Produced by Robert Ganey and Anders Tomlinson. Vist Vimeo and enjoy Rhythm Tours.

Resources are Running Low … 8-26-12.

Resources are Running Low, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 24 by 18 inches & detail, acrylic-watercolor paper. Photos by Anders Tomlinson.

They were driven by adversaries, 24 by 18 inches & detail, acrylic-watercolor paper.

All Roads Lead to Sun Somewhere … 8-25-12.

All Roads Lead to Sun Somewhere, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 20 x 15 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper. Photo by Anders Tomlinson.

It was all about getting there, 20 x 15 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper.

Harmony Lost?: a modern story … 8-24-12.

First came the roads followed by banking and unintended consequences.


Robert Ganey, song writer-performer, shares personal moments as we walk through his neighborhood straddling the line in time between rural America and modern urbanization-suburbization. Bob appears in many roles: American Tourist, Environmental Watch Dog, Pig Man Bob and Concerned Neighbor. Three of his songs are featured: Growing Taller, Together We Can Make a Difference and Mother Nature’s Lament. Visit Vimeo to see Harmony Lost? in progress.

Spiders Singing Along Together … 8-23-12.

Spiders Singing Along Together, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 18 by 24 inches, acrylic-watercolor paper. Photo by Anders Tomlinson.

Their numbers grew with the heat, 18 by 24 inches, acrylic-watercolor paper.

Leaving School Early Again … 8-22-12.

Leaving School Early Again, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 15 x20 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper. Photo by Anders Tomlinson.

It was something about the lack of food, 15 x20 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper.

Stairway to Somewhere Other Than Heaven or Hell … 8-21-12.

Stairway to Somewhere Other Than Heaven or Hell, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 15 x20 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper. Photo by Anders Tomlinson.

The ascenders were dissenting, 15 x 20 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper.

Remembering Mother’s Last Words … 8-20-12.

Remembering Mother's Last Words, painting by Anders Tomlinson,  15 x20 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper.  Photo by Anders Tomlinson.

The night sky was now her voice, 15 x 20 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper.

Sunrise Over Sunrise Over … 8-19-20.

Sunrise Over Sunrise Over, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 15 x 20 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper. Photo by Anders Tomlinson.

Choosing freedom over safety, 15 x 20 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper.

Waterhole Is Closing Because It Is … 8-18-12.

Waterhole Is Closing Because It Is,  painting by Anders Tomlinson,  15 x 20 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper.  Photo by Anders Tomlinson.

Individual rights trumped common good, 15 x 20 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper.

No Pressing Need to Go Shopping … 8-17-12.

No Pressing Need to Go Shopping,  painting by Anders Tomlinson,  15 x 20 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper.  Photo by Anders Tomlinson.

Self became the majorities' highest power, 15 x 20 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper.

We Walk Upon, Beneath and Amongst Our World … 8-16-12.

We Walk Upon, Beneath and Amongst Our World, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 24 x 18 inches & detail, acrylics-watercolor paper. Photos by Anders Tomlinson.

Look at life around us, 24 x 18 inches & detail, acrylics-watercolor paper.

10 A.M. Conference Call … 8-15-12.

10 am Conference Call, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 36 x 24 inches & detail, acrylics-cardboard.  Photo by Anders Tomlinson.

He hadn't read today's agenda, 36 x 24 inches & detail, acrylics-cardboard.

The Sigh – Unconditionally … 8-14-12.

The Sigh - Unconditionally, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 24 x 36 inches, acrylics-masonite. Photo by Anders Tomlinson.

He wanted a rhythmic gymnast gold medal, 24 x 36 inches, acrylics-masonite.

She Was of Aware of a Clear and Present Stranger … 8-13-12.

She Was Aware of a Clear and Present Stranger, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 20 x 16 inches & detail, acrylics-canvas. Photo by Anders Tomlinson.

There was a smell in the water, 20 x 16 inches & detail, acrylics-canvas.

Visitors Are Not Always Welcomed … 8-12-12.

Visitors Are Not Always Welcomed, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 24 x 30 inches, acrylics-cardboard. Photo by Anders Tomlinson.

Soul surfing without a magic net, 24 x 30 inches, acrylics-cardboard.

Flash Floods Were Merely An After-thought … 8-11-12.

Flash Floods Were Merely An After-thought, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 24 x 18 inches & detail, acrylics-watercolor paper. Photos by Anders Tomlinson.

There should have been an echo, 24 x 18 inches & detail, acrylics-watercolor paper.

One Memory We Couldn’t Forget … 8-10-12.

One Memory We Couldn't Forget, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 24 x 18 inches & detail, acrylics-watercolor paper. Photos by Anders Tomlinson., painting by Anders Tomlinson, 24 x 18 inches & detail, acrylics-watercolor paper. Photos by Anders Tomlinson., painting by Anders Tomlinson, 24 x 18 inches & detail, acrylics-watercolor paper. Photos by Anders Tomlinson.

It was there, like gravity, 24 x 18 inches & detail, acrylics-watercolor paper.

Earth Rise of the Sea of Souls … 8-9-12.

Earth Rise Over The Sea of Souls, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 24 x 18 inches & detail, acrylics-watercolor paper. Photos by Anders Tomlinson.

Searching for the source, 24 x 18 inches & detail, acrylics-watercolor paper.

Vanishing Avenues of the Mind … 8-8-12.

Vanishing Avenues of the Mind, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 24 x 18 inches & detail, acrylics-watercolor paper. Photos by Anders Tomlinson..

They engaged air conditioning, 24 x 18 inches & detail, acrylics-watercolor paper.

A Question of Edited Perceptions … 8-7-12.

A Question of Edited Perceptions, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 24 x 18 inches & detail, acrylics-watercolor paper. Photos by Anders Tomlinson.

Where are the meter readers, 24 x 18 inches & detail, acrylics-watercolor paper.

Monuments Become Ruins become Dust … 8-6-12.

Monuments become Ruins become Dust, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 24 x 18 inches & detail, acrylics-watercolor paper. Photos by Anders Tomlinson.

Order's beautiful decay , 24 x 18 inches & detail, acrylics-watercolor paper.

Obstacle and Opportunity … 8-5-12.

Obstacle and Opportunity, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 24 x 18 inches & detail, acrylics-watercolor paper. Photos by Anders Tomlinson.

Can one see earth from Mars, 24 x 18 inches & detail, acrylics-watercolor paper.

Tempest in a Carry-on Bag … 8-4-12.

Tempest in a Carry-on Bag, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 24 x 18 inches & detail, acrylics-watercolor paper. Photos by Anders Tomlinson.

Who came up with blue color? 24 x 18 inches & detail, acrylics-watercolor paper.

Looking Beyond the Beginning … 8-3-12.

Looking Beyond the Beginning,  painting by Anders Tomlinson,  24 x 18 inches & detail, acrylics-watercolor paper.  Photos by Anders Tomlinson.

Where did reality start? 24 x 18 inches & detail, acrylics-watercolor paper.

Pyramidic Illusionettes … 8-2-12.

Pyramidic Illusionettes,  painting by Anders Tomlinson,  24 x 18 inches & detail, acrylics-watercolor paper.  Photos by Anders Tomlinson.

Incense, fear, humidity, 24 x 18 inches & detail, acrylics-watercolor paper.

Food Chain Upended … 8-1-12.

Food Chain Upended, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 20 x 15 inches & detail, acrylics-watercolor paper.  Photos by Anders Tomlinson.

It was the little ones we needed, 20 x 15 inches & detail, acrylics-watercolor paper.

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