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California Dream'n Art Print
by Doug Kreuger
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California Dream'n art print by Doug Kreuger. Our art prints are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All art prints include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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California Dream'n —1957 Chevy Bel Air Nomad... more
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"California Dream'n" —1957 Chevy Bel Air Nomad
Inspired by the Roy Orbison song, entitled, “California Blue”, “California Dream’n” was created specifically for a Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery Group discussion: Contest To Match Photo With Song, Lyrics…
Given that I have family living in California, and that I have always been interested vintage and classic cars, I found special delight in creating this composition. I hope you enjoy it, too!
Copyright ©2013 by Doug Kreuger
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About Doug Kreuger
Doug Kreuger, Landscape Artist Member of Oil Painters of America Doug was born in, Aberdeen, South Dakota, and grew up in Hazel Crest, Illinois. From early childhood, Doug demonstrated a strong interest in drawing, painting, and building things. Throughout his school years, Doug excelled in all his art classes, winning numerous awards and recognition for his artistic abilities. 

Upon graduating from high school, Doug became a student at The American Academy of Art, Chicago, where he studied commercial graphics, life drawing and watercolors. 

Doug's first job as a professional artist was with Unigraf, a company that specialized in designing P.O.P (point-of-purchase) displays and display graphics. Doug left that company...
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Kay Brewer
Outstanding work! Voted your entry in the 1957 Chevrolet contest. l/f
Hanne Lore Koehler
Revisiting to admire and enjoy this wonderful oldie, Doug! L/F/T/P
Doug Kreuger replied:
Many thanks, Hanne, much appreciated!
Alana Thrower
What a beauty! Love this! l/f/g+/t/p
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thank you Alana!
Sandi OReilly
Awesome find and capture, Doug, love the surfboard and what a fun, detailed, image, F/L
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks so much Sandi! Always a pleasure hearing from you.
Hanne Lore Koehler
Magnificent capture and digital special effects, Doug! Wonderful reflections and sparkle! Love how the surf board almost completes the California Dream! Just needs blond-haired blue-eyed tanned 20-yr-old Doug Kreuger in the front seat! L/F
Doug Kreuger replied:
Hanne, I Love your kind words and creative imagination. If my memory serves me right, there might have been a young blond in the front seat? Thanks for your embellishing thoughts.
Joyce Dickens
Such awesome work Doug!!! I love everything about it....glad to see that this image won the in-house contest that week at WFS!!!
Doug Kreuger replied:
Joyce, Thanks so much for your awesome comments and support! Much appreciated!
Wildlife Fine Art
Great,Congratulations too ! L
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks so much!
Randy Rosenberger
Congratulations on being chosen to have your artwork Featured on the homepage of the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group. It is with pride and joy that I can share this beautiful piece of artwork with the FAA art community. Thanks for sharing. like and fave Randy B. Rosenberger (admin of WFS group)
Doug Kreuger replied:
Many thanks my Friend, ever appreciative of all you kindness and generous support!
Fiona Kennard
Love this....Makes me want to jump right into this picture and drive to the beach for some fun! l/f
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks so much Fiona!
Alana Thrower
Love the perspective of this image! Beautiful old Chevy station wagon! Love the starbursts on the chrome! l/f
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thank you very much Alana!
Genevieve Esson
Real sharp! Love this classic Doug! Brilliant! v/f
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks Genevieve!
Bonnie Mason
Nice! LF
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks Bonnie!
Donna Kennedy
Wow Doug! What a great shot!!!...F/T/L
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks again Donna!
Nikolyn McDonald
Gotta love the surfboard touch! Congratulations on your in-house win at WFS this week.
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thank you very much Nikolyn!
Sandra Clark
wow that is a dream
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks Sandra!
Nava Thompson
Doug---congratulations on your WFS contest win! This looks like you are ready to go on vacation---at least in your dreams---back in time. Many of us would choose to go with you----at least I have a fair country idea that we would. LVF
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks Nava… If only it were mine to take… Given that my parents did own a few station wagons when I was growing up, and we did go on many vacations—all eleven of us including Dad & Mom—I do have many great memories to dream about. PS: I'm not familiar with the expression " fair country idea", what does it mean?
Doug Kreuger replied:
It would't be possible to take those same family trips with today's seatbelt & child carseat laws…Oh, and there wouldn't be room for a surfboard either! LOL…
Carolyn Rosenberger
Congrats on your contest win, Doug! Another amazing job you accomplished here! L&F
Doug Kreuger replied:
Many thanks for all of your thoughtful support Carolyn! Much appreciated!
Sharon Duguay
Congrats on your contest win Doug
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks again Sharon!
Hanne Lore Koehler
Awesome capture, Doug!!! Love the sparkle and the surf board is a nice touch to complete the California Dream! Congratulations on your WISCONSIN FLOWERS AND SCENERY in-house contest win! L/F
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thank you very much Hanne!
Randy Rosenberger
A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to you for winning our PHOTO to match Our "In House" photo contest TOPIC for this week's entries! You have done a superlative job, on the matching of your lovely photo, with the relevancy of the SUBJECT GIVEN! I am very happy for you and proud of your great accomplishments! Check out our HOMEPAGE, and the winning entries are just below SUPER FEATURES, AND JUST ABOVE REGULAR FEATURES! Forever, Elvis http://fineartamerica.com/groups/wisconsin-flowers-and-scenery.html
Doug Kreuger replied:
Randy, Many thanks for you kind words, and for including my artwork, "California Dream'n" to be among the winners of the WFS In-House 50s Contest! It is an honor and a privilege for me to have my artworks promoted in this fun and unique way. Thank you!
Tony Colvin
I love your car artwork. lfv
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks Tony!
Dave Farrow
Beautiful job Doug. Mine was a Bel Air 2 door hardtop, a sweet turquois and white with a 283 punched out to a 301...4 speed...ahhh yes, those were the days....gold to you brother....L/V
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks Dave! I wish I could say this classic wagon was mine. My parents owned a 1956 Chartreuse & Black Bel Air Station Wagon. I remember gas station attendants having trouble finding the gas filler—it was hidden behind the driver's side taillight. I was happy when they traded it in on a new blue Ford Wagon. I was too young at the time to appreciate its beautiful body design.
CJ Anderson
Stellar photo! Fav'd
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks so much CJ!