‘Flowers’ Category

Sun Flowers, Sun Flowers in a Vase, Flowers in Vases, Wet on Wet, Oil, Painting

13th January 2010 by TOM No Comments

Sun Flower Vase

These sunflowers are painted on a black gesso canvas.  This is so the colors would “pop”

It’s amazing what you can do with a paintbrush.

The “obvious watermarks on all my images are to protect my work.  … Read the rest

Dew Drop Reflection, Dew, Dew Drop, Photo, Photograph

30th December 2009 by TOM No Comments

Dew Drop

I was taking a walk after a rain storm.

This drop of water hanging from a plant just caught my eye.  It was like looking into a tiny round mirror.  This drop seemed to  hold a minature world … Read the rest

Sunflower Basket, Sunflower, Floral, Flower, Oil, Wet on Wet, Wet on Wet Oil, Painting

26th December 2009 by TOM 1 Comment

Sunflower Basket

This basket of sunflowers I painted because I love the shapes of the sunflowers.  The dark solid head and the light yellow petals create a unique contrast.   I like the way the reflection of the bottom sunflower against … Read the rest

Pink Rose, Floral, Rose, Photo, Photography

21st December 2009 by TOM No Comments

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Pink Rose

This rose was taken with film, one of the last pictures I took with film before I switched to digital in 2009.  Until then most of my photos were taken with film including throw away cameras.  However I … Read the rest

Straw Flower, Pink Straw Flower and the Bee, Photography

30th October 2009 by TOM 2 Comments

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Straw Flower and the Bee

This straw flower just seemed to glow . . .

. . .  then a bee landed on the flower this was like icing on the cake.

Photo taken at Cox Arboretum in Spring 2009.… Read the rest

Iris, White and Purple Iris, Wet-on-Wet, Oil Painting

30th October 2009 by TOM 1 Comment

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Iris (2008)

This is a painting I did of a Iris . The iris with its complex shapes and the challenge of painting a 3-d image on a flat surface. This painting was a lot of fun to do and … Read the rest

Bird Blossoms, Floral, Watercolor Painting

16th October 2009 by TOM 2 Comments

Bird Blossoms

Bird Blossoms

I did this traditional watercolor painting in 2005.

This is a soft yet fun print to put in a quiet space of home, business, or even doctor office.

Also makes a nice card front for a personal note.… Read the rest

Daisy Bridge – Modified to Softer Version, Traditional Oil Painting

16th October 2009 by TOM 2 Comments

Daisy Bridge

Daisy Bridge

Hello!

This is a modified version of the original traditional oil painting.

To see the original without alteration, click here.

I have softened this piece through electronic alteration to enhance the inviting look of this piece.

News For … Read the rest

Daisy Bridge, Bridge, Traditional Oil Painting

16th October 2009 by TOM No Comments

Daisy Bridge

Daisy Bridge

Calming . . .

Inviting . . .

Peaceful . . .

Looks like a great place to spend an afternoon or maybe even camp for the night.

I did this painting from my mind so it is … Read the rest

Jewel Weed, Photo, Photograph

2nd October 2009 by TOM 2 Comments

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Jewel Weed (2009)

Winner! S E C O N D    P L A C E!

This “jewel’ won  a ribbon the monthly contest of the Focus Photo Club open category on October 1st. 2009.

I joined Focus Photo Club in … Read the rest