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Sun Flower, Birds, Watercolor Painting

21st February 2010 by TOM 1 Comment

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!

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Daisies, Cox Arboretum Photo

24th January 2010 by TOM No Comments

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

Autumn Oasis, Autumn, Wet on Wet Oil Painting

16th October 2009 by TOM 2 Comments

Autumn Oasis

Autumn Oasis

A rich, colorful painting!

The colors are so bright, yet soft. What a paradise we live in with such radiant and beautiful colors.  I hope this painting helps you see the beauty that surrounds us.

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Floral Two, Wet on Wet Oil Painting

12th September 2009 by TOM No Comments

Floral Two, Wet on Wet Oil Painting

Floral Two, Wet on Wet Oil Painting

Celebrate every day like a holiday!

If you like florals, you can see more by selecting “Flowers and Plants” in the category section at the left of the screen.  You’ll be able to … Read the rest

Safe Harbor Lighthouse, Traditional Oil Painting

30th August 2009 by TOM No Comments

Safe Harbor Lighthouse

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

Serene Stream, Traditional Oil Painting

24th August 2009 by TOM No Comments

Serene Stream

Serene Stream

This is a traditional oil painting I accomplished in 2002.

The original has not yet been sold, and I am considering making it available for sale.

If you are interested, let me know.

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Midnight Beach, Midnight, Beach, Art, Painting, Wet on Wet Painting

28th July 2009 by TOM No Comments

Midnight Beach

Midnight Beach

Like many of the wet on wet oils, this one is very rich in color.

Imagine the sound of the water splashing on the beach and crashing against the rock as the sun goes down late at night.… Read the rest

Water Color Flowers One, Water Color Painting

22nd July 2009 by TOM No Comments

Water Color Flowers One

Water Color Flowers One

Water colors can be so much fun.

I lot of people think they can’t do water colors.  But, many learn it is fun and even beautiful when they learn the right way to do it.

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Before the Storm, Wet-Wet Oil Painting

21st July 2009 by TOM No Comments

Before the Storm

Before the Storm

A wet-on-wet oil painting.

I feel the energy from the ocean waves and clouds and the palm trees blowing.

I hope your day is going well.

Take time to read a good book or go for a … Read the rest

Daffodil Duo, Daffodils, Daffodil, Cleveland Botanical Gardens, Garden, Photo

16th July 2009 by TOM 2 Comments

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Daffodil Duo

What is better than one daffodil?  Two daffodils

Can you imagine a whole field of daffodils.  I forget where I read this a few years ago, but there is a place where a whole hillside of daffodils was … Read the rest