Build San Clemente

Build San ClementePaul Gavin, Oil on canvas, 20064th Place, San Clemente's 2006 Paint San Clemente Plein Aire contest Robertson Cement Company Paul painted this scene entirely on location during the 5 day 2006 "Paint San Clemente" Plein Air painting contest. Wearing a hard hat, he set up in front of one of two loading stations, and each time a truck was filled, Paul had to move aside as he was sitting where the trucks were cleaned and the load watered before they drove off. While painting "Build San Clemente" Paul was reminded how much work and effort goes into things we all take for granted. Our patios, sidewalks, buildings and streets are constructed and maintained from materials these places supply all day, six days a week. Driving these trucks is a dusty and dangerous job. The loads are heavy, and the places the drivers take them require courage and skill. As the men and women of our Armed Forces protect our world, these construction heros build ours. Next time you pass a cement tr