New England Sleigh Ride

When I think of New England, I think of the gentle rolling hills of pine and of the rock ledges poking out of the ground all over the place.  That is what I am trying to … Read the rest

Winter Wonderland

In this painting I tried to capture a sleigh ride at night.

Can you imagine the sleigh bells ringing and the horses frosty breath? The squeak of the sled runners as they slide across the frozen snow?

I … Read the rest

Winter Cabin

This painting is dedicated to my friend, Ed,  who is passed away.

Every year in January, he would go cross country skiing up north for 2 weeks.

I always remember him coming back after vacation and he’d look … Read the rest

Winter Barn

The setting for this barn is a deep, cold, winter at the end of the day.  The setting sun which has almost disappeared pours out a small pink ray of light onto the soon-to-be dark night.

There is … Read the rest

Home Sweet Home

Home      Sweet      Home.

This is a commission I was asked to do in Fall 2009.

I had completed the oil painting commission of Cemetery Road Bridge for a lady.  She really liked it and asked me to … Read the rest

Cemetery Road Bridge – Yellow Springs Ohio

This bridge is Cemetery Road Bridge in YellowSprings, Ohio.  It was moved from Cemetery Road to Grinnel Road and is used just for foot traffic today.

This painting was done as a commission. … Read the rest

Safe Harbor Lighthouse

A bright, colorful scene of water and lighthouse.  The  lone sailor is soon to bank on the beach of this island harbor.

I originally painted “Safe Harbor Lighthouse” in 2006 for a women’s crises center in Dayton … Read the rest

Fall Light House

This colorful autumn scene is a great addition to the light house lover or anyone who enjoys the colors of Fall.

I completed this water color in 2000.  I have many other light houses, too.

Just look … Read the rest

Deer Creek Bridge

I painted this scene because it reminds of the end of day when the deer start coming out and because I love covered bridges.

This is a traditional oil and can be used for winter or Christmas … Read the rest

Cemetery Road Bridge (2009)

This covered bridge is located along side Grindell Road near the old mill just east of Yellow Springs, Ohio.  The bridge was moved to this location from Cemetery Road in Yellow Springs.  Since it was moved, … Read the rest