Daybreak

by | Jan 20, 2011 | Oil Paintings for Sale

This was a scene I had to paint. In the barn, there was a bucket hanging from a twisted old nail, accentuated by various shadows and lights hitting the worn floor boards. The light that hit the bucket provided a nice transition to the glaring light that came through...

Neglected Kitchen

by | Jan 7, 2011 | Oil Paintings for Sale

I chose the title, Neglected Kitchen, for this piece. But it was actually a painting of a deserted farm house in Russellville, Ohio that a group of painters and I came across as we were searching for good painting spots when we attended a paint out at Lake Waynoka...

Daughter of the Light

by | Dec 5, 2010 | Daily Painter, Oil Paintings for Sale

Being an American Artist, allows me to use my work to reflect on my upbringing in the heartland of American farming: Avon, Ohio. Religion was important with my upbringing. It was not always completely understood or upheld, but there was a wholesome thread of...

Made in America

by | Nov 26, 2010 | concepts in painting, Daily Painter, Oil Paintings for Sale

We have heard these words many times. They stir up patriotic sentiments whenever I hear them. But today, most American goods come from overseas (whether from international or American companies). Obviously, it’s easier to produce a large number of manufactured goods...

Divided Spaces

by | Nov 16, 2010 | Historical Sites, Oil Paintings for Sale

When the 9 different paintings are combined they create one image in which 2 opposing forces are held together by one symbol. The 2 forces are the homes in the backyard of the farm and the disfigured tree holds them together. Although these structures are separated,...

Rhythm in Blues

by | Oct 26, 2010 | Oil Paintings for Sale

It feels good when it all comes together. When painting this piece, my emotions, vision, technique and knowledge flowed seamlessly together, allowing me to create a great piece in an unlikely places. This painting emerged while I gave a demonstration during a 2-day...