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Somewhere, there is an antique store that has been converted from what was once the family farm. The grandparents now pass on history in the form of their antique treasures to younger generations, and on this day, their son has brought his treasures (his family) back for a visit. The young grandson is running to the arms of his grandfather, a relationship that he treasures too. In the center is the tree of life, branching out between the different generations, and taking root in the love of the families.

Duwayne is a contemporary realist artist, specializing in fine art oil paintings and photography. A California native, he majored in Technical Illustration in college, and attributes much of his artistic ability to the early art training he received from his father. In his twenties, he found a love of oil painting. Much of the attention to detail required in his illustration training has been transferred to his paintings. Learning by trial and error, he now paints realistic pictures of the best of America, bringing to life traditional landscapes, stately victorian houses, small-town scenes, historical early California and Texas missions, Southern scenes and classic military art. His paintings capture the essence of realism, while...