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Mark Oberndorf’s style of painting has been most strongly influenced by Edward Hopper and Johannes Ver- meer. Other major influences are 17th century Dutch genre painting, French impressionism, Spanish and Italian Re- alism and 19th century American plein air painting. Mark’s artistic goal is to capture the mood of his subject through intelligent observation and execution of all natural light effects, alongside faithful rendering of perspective and creative composition. Most recently Mark’s focus has been on capturing communal landmarks in pre-gentrified neighborhoods in Ber- gen County, NJ and New York City, be- fore their imminent demolition. These structures are fundamental to the visual history of the county and city, but are in danger of being lost forever under the guise of progress. Oberndorf’s mission is to paint the elu- sive atmospheric effects of the three-di- mensional world onto a two-dimensional surface. Using color, value, line and paint texture, he can create his own vision and interpretation of nature, for an honest and valid representational work of art. MARK OBERNDORF Oberndorf’s mission is to paint the elusive atmospheric effects of the three-dimensional world onto a two-dimensional surface. THE BRIDGEWATER-SOMERVILLE CONNECTION PAGE 8 SEPT/OCT/NOV 2020 theconnectionsnj.com JC KLEIN Estate Jewelers FREE ESTIMATES Turn your GOLD into CASH! Gold's value has reached a record high ACT NOW to get maximum PAYOUT! Get IMMEDIATE CASH for bills, pay off debt or COVID related expenses... We are here for you! Monday-Friday 10-6 | Saturday 9-4 | Sunday Closed 433 Route 202, Flemington, NJ 08822 908-824-7042 Buyer & Seller of Estate Diamonds, Gold, Silver, Artwork & Antiques Cell: 908-334-0212 COVID-19 STOREWIDE SALE! • Mink Coats up to 70% off* • Sheared Mink: up to 60% off* • Fur-Trimmed Fabric Jackets: up to 40% off* • Leather Jackets: Up to 80% off* • Estate, Vintage and Used furs: $50.00 and up • Fur Accessories from: $79.00 • 0% Interest on 90 day Layaways Remodel & Restyle Specials! Call for Details! FURS BY GUARINO, INC. 190 US Highway 22 • Green Brook, NJ 08812 • 732-968-8700 www.fursbyguarino.com Mon-Sat 10:00-5:30 Open Sundays beginning Oct 11 Furs - Leathers - Shearling - Cloth - Accessories *Sale prices discounted off of Market Value Prices. Limited quantities available, 90 day 0% interest on layaways expires on 12/31/2020. All new furs labeled to show country of origin. See store for more details. All furs subject to NJ State Sales tax. Guarino's GARAGE SALE opens Sept. 8th Prices start at $50.00 Psychic Reader &Advisor GRAND OPENING! 908.397.7797 11 Rt. 206 South, Suite 3, Raritan, NJ 08869 (Raritan Crossing - directly across from Walgreens) PsychicGalleryNJ.com For the month of September come in for a complimentary 3 minute reading Find out about your Past, Present or Future Psychicgallerybranchburg