Shell Gas Station 1950

Nostalgia.

This was a commission I accomplished in traditional oil for a friend.  His business today is in this old gas station in Beavercreek, Ohio.

This was done from a 3″ x3″ black and white photo … Read the rest

Winter Sleigh Ride

Wow, I love the colors of this painting.  It is amazing when the sun sets and the color cast upon the snow.   The original is accomplished in traditional oils.

This was a fun painting to do, and  … Read the rest

Homestead Valley Winter

This painting of a cabin in winter at night. The windows are lit by lanterns, warming up the cold night.

The original of this painting is accomplished in oil and is one of the many paintings I’ve … Read the rest

Tree Corridor – Great Circle Earthworks (June 2007)

I took this photo in Heath, Ohio, which is close to Newark in June 2007.  Heath and Newark are about an hour east of Columbus.

This place is called the Great Circle … Read the rest

Sun Flower Friends

I painted the sun flower as if it was a meeting place for the birds to rest, eat and talk.  This is a sunflower and bird lover’s favorite.   I hope you enjoy it too!

I am posting … Read the rest

Blue Daisies

I just love the colors of these blue daisies.

Can you see the shadow of my light reflector from my camera?

I made my own unique light reflector for my camera that really helps capture light and colors.  … Read the rest

Lilly Pads

I took this photo while camping at Cowan Lake State Park,  Ohio, in June 2009.

These Lilly pads bloom sometime in the middle of July, and when they bloom, it looks like there is a blanket of snow … Read the rest

River Boat

This is a painting of a paddle wheeler and a King Fisher that I finished in the early 1990s.

The old steam engines are fascinating–it’s something how someone could figure how to turn steam into power.

There are … Read the rest

Bank Barn and Hay Wagon, Carriage Hill Farm (2007)

This is a beautiful bank barn at Carriage Hill farm in Dayton Ohio.  Carriage Hill farm is a 1800 working farm and is a great place to visit.

It’s  on my … Read the rest

Lost Creek Barn, Miami County, Ohio (2009)

This photo was taken of a bank barn in Miami County Ohio in the Fall 2009.

I am always amazed at the size of this barns and how large the hay mows are.… Read the rest