A Snippet of Gay Life in Thailand
Sawadee Khrap
Just got back from lunch with Kevin and Chart – found a GREAT new place – Early Owls. Service was superior, ambiance was exceptional, and the food was perfect. Located in Suan Chiang Puak behind Rajabhat University area, formally everyone called the jungle – June and Jene have opened a great small home like café. full organic in a 60 year old teak house with a beautiful landscape to enjoy with your meal.
Be sure and stop by and say hello and enjoy a wonderful quiet time and meal.
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Sawadee Khrap
On March 3rd, Simon and I took a quick trip to Mae Rim and visited 2 locations.
At both places we met the owner and artist who developed the attraction. They are located right next to each other in beautiful Mae Rim valley area. What a day to relax and meet two wonderful people , each with inspiring stories. – Great places to visit and NOT the usual tourist traps, but unique sites of Unseen Thailand. Seeing is believing, so I really recommend that you visit them yourself on your next trip here..
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Sawadee Khrap
Started using the “Bristle brushes” in Photoshop for my paintings. Much better control and effect. This is a scene I saw on a recent trip a few weeks ago to “The Giant” treehouse restaurant in Doi Saket, north of Chiang Mai. A small coffee shop on the way had this display in their parking lot – just had to paint it. Digital Acrylic Oil painting — 15 inch x 10 inch.
P.S. Went back with other friends yesterday and had car trouble, my 4 wheel drive unit locked up and I had to be towed back to the repair shop – still without a car so I had time to finished this painting I was working on – funny it was a scene from my last visit there – maybe a omen.
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Sawadee Khrap
This Digital Acrylic Oil painting, 10in x 15in canvas 
is my interpretation of a great view I spotted while on a trip to visit the Hmong village at Doi Pui with Simon last week. I particularly liked the contrast of the brilliant red poinsettias against the blue sky and the rustic building.
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Sawadee Khrap
This a first attempt at adding an Impasto look to a Digital Acrylic Oil Painting.
Do you think it adds or subtracts.
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Sawadee Khrap
New computer running, I started back painting. My first task was to finish a painting of a “Smiling Buddha”. I think I saw it somewhere near Sukhothai but not sure. I did use the new plug-in AD-Impasto which gives me the ability to present an impasto simulation effect to the paint – mild but very noticeable at full size – this painting is at high printing resolution 300 dpi, 10 in x 15 in –Digital Acrylic Oil paint.
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Sawadee Khrap
I just loved this statue, and yet I cannot remember where I took the photo.
Lotus Pang Suan Kaew Theater – next to Kad Suan Kaew Shopping Center. Didn’t stay for the full contest, both men and woman, but here is a shot of the group – “Men’s Sport Physique up to 170cm,175cm,180cm and over” – hopefully I will be able to attend the finals tomorrow.
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Sawadee Khrap
This is a Digital painting – 20×30 inch Acrylic over White Latex Impasto.
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Sawadee Khrap
I think the title speaks for itself – a 30×20 Acrylic over latex impasto digital painting. The complimentary colors really bring out the model.
Love to see your comments
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Sawadee Khrap
My latest painting – Celestial Dreaming – a 20×30 inch. Acrylic on Pastel Chalk Digital painting.
I need to do another with a better background – the chalk just doesn’t do it justice…… I wanted the floating effect but need more dreamy appearance. But at least it’s a start in the right direction. What are your thoughts.
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Here is my latest painting – Thailand Scene – a 20 x 30 Acrylic Digital. Thanks go to Simon for taking the photo I painted from – excellent.
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Sawadee Khrap
Just had my first “Couchsurfer’ stay with me. He was from Taiwan and spoke excellent English so we had some great conservations. while he was here we visited the Hmong Hilltribe Village, above Doi Suthep on Doi Pui – below is the picture of him in traditional Hmong clothing. Excuse the hat, looked more colorful than a normal male black hat – and most will not know the difference, lol. You can check with earlier posts to see the full images of the village.
Then we went to see the Buddhist Hell Temple, Wat Si Don Chai Pa Tung Ngam – Wat Mae Kaet Noi Buddhist Hell in Mae Jo area. Check out the earlier post on the temples I posted not too long ago for more pictures.
Great time, I am really glad I joined this group and had the experience of meeting new people (guys of course). I am also a member of the “Queer Couchsurfing” group. I’ll post more on this subject later.
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Sawadee Khrap
Just got back from a visit to the Hmong Village at Doi Pui. Bought some shirts and macadamia nuts. Beautiful up there today. went with Mike and had a great relaxing morning and lunch. Can’t beat the view and serenity. Here are some photos.
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