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

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 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

Carriage Hill Farm Pond

After work one evening, I stopped at Carriage Hill Farm Pond to fish and to photograph.

The sun was setting behind the lake, and through my artist’s eyes the trees looked as if they had been … Read the rest

Horses of Carriage Hill Farm (2009)

It was the first of spring and I was taking photos at Carriage Hill Farm (Dayton Ohio).  I stopped to take some photos of these horses.

I think they enjoyed getting their picture taken … Read the rest

Rooster, Carriage Hill Farm – 2009

The shadows and grays of this black and white provide a real contrast.

This rooster is at Carriage Hill Farm in Ohio (just north of Dayton).  To learn more of Carriage Hill, a wonderful … Read the rest

Rooster of Carriage Hill Farm – 2009

As you may know I love going to Carriage Hill Farm, Ohio,  where you can go back in time to a life that is much simpler.

The animals at the farm are all … Read the rest

Peacock

“Peacock” is accomplished in traditional oil and was finished in 2005.

Here is a tidbit about my life:   I think I was born with a brush and drawing pen (smile)!

When I was little my mom moved a lot.  … Read the rest

Nesting Robins

In 2005 I  used watercolors to create a series of birds.

This is one of the pieces from that series.

Beginner’s Hint:  This hint is for those who want to learn how to use water colors but haven’t … Read the rest

Barred Rock Chicken II

Another pose of a Barred Rock hen at Carriage Hill Farm.

This one is strutting her stuff in front of the camera.

I wonder if she knows she’s famous now . . .(smile!)

Do you like … Read the rest