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

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For my patrons living in or visiting … 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

Cemetery Road Covered Bridge, Yellow springs Ohio

MULTI-MEDIUM.  When I have altered work, I’ll let you know.  This is one of those times.

This is a photo and traditional oil panting combination.  I had the covered bridge photo  printed on … Read the rest

Winter Evening

I created this watercolor piece as I watched the sun set one evening.  I tried to capture the sun’s orange glow as it hung low in the sky.

The deep shadows are turning the snow blue.  The sled … Read the rest

Fall Cabin

Can you see the small cabin nestled in this autumn wooded scene.

This painting contrasts the warmer colors of autumn trees with the cooler colors of the sky.

If you could touch this painting, you would feel its … Read the rest

Corwin M. Nixon Covered Bridge -Caesar Creek, Ohio

This covered bridge is south of Caesar Creek State Park, Ohio.  This was taken in very early Spring in March 2009.

Through my photographer’s eye, I like the  setting of this scene.… Read the rest

Carriage Hill Farm Barn II (Spring 2009)

Carriage Hill Farm has always been a special place for me. When my boys where little they always enjoyed going there.

There is always something new to photograph or paint at this working, … Read the rest

Evening Sleigh Ride

Every year I try to paint a new horse and sleigh scene in time for Christmas.

I love the colors in this painting.

I can make any card into a Christmas card or any other greeting you … Read the rest