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Younger Sonoma artist brings in new model

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Art is hard, but some people can make it look easy. At least that’s what the presentation school student Charlie Wilhelm does. Charlie is now 13 years old and has always loved drawing, and during the time of the accommodation he used the newfound free time to develop his own drawing style.

Using a number, Charlie creates portraits of various people, including his mother Ann. His mother’s favorite number is 22, so for Christmas he drew a portrait of her from the number 22.

“If it’s dark in an area here, I’ll put several layers of the number there,” Charlie said. “If it’s the eye, like the pupil, I make numbers super small, or if it’s a wide or fairly large area that I’m trying to cover to pass the time, I make bigger numbers.”

The process of drawing can be slow, but the end result is wonderful. In addition to his parents, Charlie also draws famous athletes such as Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan.

“I think it’s the easiest to do with them. They already have a number and that’s something like what it represents. ”Charlie added.

Two months into the pandemic, he retired to his room for hours and returned with a great creation.

“I think it’s a great escape from other things. I can just do it for a while and I won’t really get bored. I think I hopefully want to keep doing this for a long time, ”said Charlie.

In addition to his numbered drafts, Charlie also spends time with ordinary sketches, the quality of which is anything but ordinary. Charlie, his father an architect and his mother a designer, made sketches for years, and talented ones at that.

“I think he’s always had a passion for it,” said Charlie’s mother Ann Wilhelm. “For birthdays or Christmas we gave him doodle notebooks and pens and charcoal pencils, and he started creating crazy, amazing masterpieces.”

Now that his work is growing, Charlie takes orders to fund a new mountain bike. On his behalf, Ann Wilhelm created an Instagram page for Charlie to show off his artwork. Despite his talent, Charlie was initially shy about his artwork.

“He’s starting to understand his talent; It’s cool, he gets great comments and people are following him on Instagram now and I think he likes that part, ”added Ann Wilhelm.

At the moment, Charlie and Ann Wilhelm see this as a hobby for Charlie, not as the be-all and end-all for him. But just because they don’t want to climb higher doesn’t mean they don’t enjoy the view from where they are.

“With people hiring him now, I told Charlie I think you need a signature now,” Anne joked at times. “Everyone says we’re watermarking all of these photos of me, but it’s just a hobby, obviously a talented person with a hobby.”

If you take orders now, you can find Charlie Wilhelm on Instagram at wilhelm_charlie or send an email to Charlesdwilhelm@gmail.com.

WIN $10,000 OF CLINT BOWYER’S MONEY ON THE TOYOTA SAVEMART 350 NASCAR RACE AT SONOMA

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From the endless 600 mile race in Charlotte on Memorial Day weekend NASCAR The planners have decided to give the best drivers in the world a little corner this week.

Hello, Napa Valley, California, and a little bit of road racing at Sonoma Raceway.

The Toyota SaveMart 350 on Sunday (4 p.m. ET, FS1) offers a completely different challenge for the world’s best drivers. Instead of racing around the oval, the twists and turns of the street circuit – including the infamous “Carousel” – make Sonoma a whole different test.

Kyle Larson will after his sovereign victory at the pole Coca-cola 600 With that he won all three stages and grabbed the checkered flag as he took the lead in the NASCAR Cup ranking.

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Here’s a look at the questions for Sunday’s race, plus some notes on each.

Which of these riders will have the best target position at the end of the 2nd stage?
The options: Tyler Reddick, Joey Logano, Kurt Busch, Christopher Bell, Ryan Blaney, Brad Keselowski

Reddick might be the guy who flies the most under the radar of all of them on this list. He has finished in the top 10 in seven of his last nine races and has really moved up for Richard Childress Racing. Logano might be the most popular choice, but Reddick might be the smartest.

Which of these riders will have the fastest lap at the end of the second stage?
The options: Ryan Blaney, Kevin Harvick, Alex Bowman, Denny Hamlin, Kurt Busch, Joey Logano

We’re still waiting for Hamlin – who is currently leading the scoring even though he hasn’t won this year – to break through in one of those races. This could be a good place for him, with a car that has obviously performed well all year round, even without the checkered flag.

Who has the most points in the race at the end of the 2nd stage?
The options: Chase Elliott, Martin Truex Jr., Kyle Larson, William Byron, Kyle Busch, tie / others

After seeing Larson last week, it was fashionable to choose him and feel good about yourself. This time we play the contrarian and stay away. Instead, we stick with Elliott, who has won five of the last six–Street courses. Truex is the other guy to watch at this point.

How many Chevys make it into the top 10 of Stage 2?
The options: 0-3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 or more

This is a tough question as Sonoma didn’t have a race last year due to the pandemic. As a result, some of the information and data that would be used could be a little out of date. Still, Chevy has struggled with five in the top 10 finishers since its dominance at Sonoma in 2016. Just one thing to note.

Which team wins phase 2?
The options: Hendrick Motorsports, Team Penske, Joe Gibbs Racing, Stewart-Haas Racing, Tie, others

Hendrick currently has three of the top four drivers in the Cup’s overall standings and has done really well over the past few weeks. Sometimes it is good to make the obvious choice. That would be the obvious choice.

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From Chicago-Type to Napoletana: The place to Get Each Type of Pizza in Sonoma

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Neapolitans– –Campo Fina, Healdsburg: Wood-fired pizzas are all the rage in the wine country, and there are as many styles as Mugnaini ovens. But too often, crusts crust and burn, and carbon is only tasty in marshmallows around the campfire. In Campo Fina, simple mushrooms, sausages or margheritas get the kiss of the oven without being suffocated. 330 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg, 707-395-4640, campofina.com. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)

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Neapolitans– devil Pizzeria & Salumeria, Geyserville: Fresh slices of homemade lardo on a wood-fired pizza. Throw up some tomatoes and you’ll never look at a piece of mushroom and hot peppers the same way again. And it’s just one of the devilish pizzas in Dino Bugica’s rustic Pizzeria Diavola. 21021 Geyserville Ave., Geyserville, 707-814-0111, diavolapizzeria.com. (Christopher Chung / The Press Democrat)

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Neapolitans– –Jackson’s Bar and Oven, Santa Rosa: The pizzas range from simple margherita to ham with mascarpone, pear and rocket. mixed mushroom with truffle oil; Daily specials and even a gluten-free version. The house favorite is the homemade sausage (tomato sauce, provolone, olives, goat horn peppers and oregano). Are you feeling adventurous? Go for the undecided and let the chef surprise you. 135 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa, 707-545-6900, jacksonsbarandoven.com. (Crista Jeremiason / The Press Democrat)

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Neapolitans– –Red, Santa Rosa: Fresh, organic, from the region and seasonal. The Funghi di Limone with oven-roasted mixed mushrooms, Taleggio and Fontina cheese, shaved artichokes, lemon oil and fresh thyme is a favorite (picture). Creekside Center, 53 Montgomery Dr., Santa Rosa, 707-544-3221, rossopizzeria.com. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

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Neapolitans– –Franchettis’, Santa Rosa: Choose your own pizza combination or try a German-style tarte flambée with crème fraîche, homemade burrata, thinly sliced ​​onions, larded bacon and a spring onion finish. 1229 N. Dutton, Santa Rosa, 707-526-1229, franchettis.com. (Erik Castro / for The Press Democrat)

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Neapolitans– –Pizza Zimi, Petaluma: The pizzas just opened by the owner of the Dino’s Greek food truck at The Block in Petaluma are clearly Neapolitan, but we love the sophisticated toppings, which include garlic confit, crème fraîche, pickled shiitakes and even figs. 20 Gray St., Petaluma, 707-559-5338, eatzimi.com. (Courtesy photo)

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Neapolitans– –Wild Goat Bistro, Petaluma: Thin and crispy pizzas lead the charge in this hidden gem in Petaluma. The stone and wood interior of the historic Great Petaluma Mill gives the restaurant an Italian flair. Fresh ingredients from the region give the Neapolitan-style cakes a special touch. There is even a seasonal pizza. Another favorite, the fig and pork pizza, is topped with homemade fig spread, ham, fontina, Grana Padano, goat and blue cheese and topped off with baby rocket. 6 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, 707-658-1156, wildgoatbistro.com. (Christopher Chung / The Press Democrat)

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Neapolitans– –Glen Ellen Star, Glen Ellen: Chef Weiswasser’s specially made 650-degree wood-burning stove perfumes the entire block with its smoke. Pizzas steal the show at this Wine Country classic, with a simple margherita or white pizza with guanciale and arugula easily feeding two. Try the tomato cream cake with espelette chilli. 13648 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen. 707-343-1384, glenellenstar.com. (Crista Jeremiason / The Press Democrat)

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Neapolitans– –Huria, Bodega Bay: Pizzas that come in such dreamy flavors that it’s hard to decide. Start with the margherita, the standard of every great pizzaiolo, with simple San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil, oregano, and olive oil. We continue to the bodega with bechamel sauce, mussels, mozzarella and garlic and to the Chateau Rouge (picture) with Havarti, fresh mozzarella, smoked and caramelized onions, cremini mushrooms, parmesan and dried herbs with garlic oil. Take away only. Inside Pelican Plaza, 1400 N. Highway 1, Bodega Bay, 707-377-4721, hurias.com. (Courtesy photo)

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Sicilian– –Pizza Leah, Windsor: Leah Scurto goes out of her way to make dough, sauce and cheese as perfect as possible. Their pizzas are limited to a handful a day and as good as they can get. We love The Besto with red sauce, mozzarella and nut-free pesto. 9240 Old Redwood Hwy., Suite 116, Windsor, 707-620-0551, pizzaleah.com. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

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Detroit style– –Acre Pizza, Sebastopol: A deep, crispy crust and melting cheese for victory. We especially love the caramelized edges and the light, fresh tomato sauce. 6760 McKinley St., Suite 150, Sebastopol. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., 707-827-3455, acrepizza.com. (Heather Irwin / Sonoma Magazine)

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Roman style– –Red grape pizza, Sonoma: Crisp thin and incredibly tasty. Pizzas come in white (olive oil and garlic) or red (tomato sauce), and even the cheese version is special, with aged parmesan and gouda. A personal favorite is pear and gorgonzola. Dine in or pick up only at 529 First St., West, Sonoma, 996-4103. (Alvin Jornada / The Press Democrat)

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Tony’s from North Beach, Rohnert Park: Hit the jackpot with a pizza from cake master Tony Gemignani – a 13-time pizza world champion. Gemignanis pizzas – from a simple margherita to progressive Roman pizzas with a thin crust (savory to sweet slices) – have just the right amount of crispy and gentle char to make you swear off pizza delivery on Friday evening forever. Graton Casino, 630 Park Ct, Rohnert Park, 707-588-7741. (Alvin Jornada / The Press Democrat)

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Psychic Pie, Santa Rosa: This cannot be explained, but it is square and made in the Roman style. What makes these cakes special is the sourdough crust and toppings, which range from simple tomatoes to artichokes to fontina. The pizzas are made at home for a perfectly hot and crispy crust. Currently only 30 pieces are made per week so you need to get your order early. psychicpie.com. (Courtesy Psychic Pie)

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Chicago style– –Old Chicago, Petaluma: This 40+ year old Petaluma staple serves up serious deep dish pizza that even a Chicago native will appreciate. You’ll find a range of cakes, from double crusts to thin crusts, and loads of toppings here. 41 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, 707-763-3897, oldchgo.com. (Courtesy Old Chicago)

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Chicago style– –Mad Sicilian, Petaluma: New to Petaluma, this family business has almost every type of pizza on this list, but we love their extra cheesy tomato sauce on a deep dish. 203 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma, 707-766-8600, facebook.com/madsicilian. (Courtesy Mad Sicilian)

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New York style– –Chicago’s pizza with a twist, Santa Rosa: The variants are Indian-inspired pizzas such as butter chicken, paneer, tandoori chicken or even lamb kabob with pineapple! 2780 Stony Point Road Suite M, Santa Rosa, 707-606-1000, chicagospizzatwist.com. (Courtesy Chicago’s Pizza With A Twist)

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New York style– –NY Pie, Santa Rosa: The place to go for desperate pizza fixes until 3am Try the “Paten” with sausage, artichoke hearts and garlic or the lighter “Neapolitaner” with fresh garden tomatoes and basil. NY pie pizzas require the Manhattan-style crease to stuff a piece in your face, and they’re uniquely Italian-American. 65 Brookwood Ave, Santa Rosa, 707 526-9743, new-york-pie.com. (Courtesy photo)

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New York style– –Urban Pizza, Santa Rosa: The family-run pizzeria serves hand-thrown cakes with high-quality ingredients. Try the Thai One On with peanut sauce, chicken and fresh coriander. 500 Mission Blvd, Santa Rosa, 707-978-4668, urbanpizzasantarosa.com. (Heather Irwin / Sonoma Magazine)

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New York style– –Mombo, Sebastopol: Giant slices of giant cake and anything a good New York style pizza should be. The Santa Rosa site is currently closed, but the Sebastopol site is still bouncing. 560 Gravenstein Highway North, Sebastopol, 823-7492. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

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New York style– –Papa’s Pizza Cafe, Cloverdale: Looking for pizza and financial advice? You can get both at Papa’s Pizza in Cloverdale. Owner Mike Nixon, a longtime financial planner and cake lover, runs a pizzeria and financial services business under one roof. Don’t worry, you won’t receive a tax form for your cake, however. The bear (hot peppers, pineapple, jalapenos, garlic, and sausage) is a local favorite. 105 North Cloverdale Boulevard, Cloverdale, 707-894-4453. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)