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Jul 04
Artists, Politicians and 4th of July
I understand that the 4th of July is all about hamburgers, hot dogs and fireworks. And ice cream. Ice cream is one of the most awesome foods ever created. But let me get back to the task at hand. It is always good to remember the good, solid things in life and history. I want …
May 03
Bonnets and Brushes
“The heavens are telling of the glory of God; And their expanse is declaring the work of His hands.” Psalm 19:1 This is also true of all creation, and this fact was never more apparent to me than it was this spring down near the town of Ennis, Texas. Through an invitation of a painter …
Feb 09
Oil Demo
Recently, the Ellis County Art Association (a group I am a member of) ask me to demo the method and technique that I use while painting in oils. I am always a bit apprehensive when I agree to do a painting demo. The reason is two-fold. First is this: the cold reality begins to set …
Jan 08
Cold Panhandle Wind
I really like a good change of weather. I like to see a cold winter storm blow in, snow and ice are refreshing in my opinion. And the cold days really help us to appreciate the warm days of spring. A few days after this past Christmas just a few weeks ago, my wife and …
Dec 25
The Christmas Tree
Over the years I have shot many photos to use as reference for paintings. In search for one particular photos recently, I came across another I had forgotten about. It was a snow scene I shot one winter here in Texas. I always loved the photo but had never created a painting based on it. …
Oct 02
Pastel Society of the Southwest 2018 National Show
Pastel Society of the Southwest 2018 National Show Reception & Demo Recently I was blessed to have a pastel work, The Cross, accepted into the 2018 National Show sponsored by the Pastel Society of the Southwest. The show is hanging at the Grapevine Convention & Visitor’s Center at the Tower Gallery in Grapevine, Texas until October …
Jul 20
A Journey in Oils & Pastels
One of the art organizations I am a member of, the Irving Art Association, has made one of their gallery spaces available to me to exhibit a selection of my work. There will be over 40 works hanging from July 28 thru September 28th. Most of the work is available to purchase. • Meet & …
Jun 12
A Thirsty Land
Memorial Day, 2018, found my wife and I and two close friends on the Pease River in the south eastern part of the Texas panhandle. I have always loved this area ever since my artist friend, Pete Quaid, introduced me to it several years ago. The Texas panhandle has its own unique beauty. My wife …
May 25
Whatever Your Hands Find to Do…
The man to whom God gave an incredible amount of wisdom once said: “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might; for there is no activity or planning or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol where you are going.” Ecclesiastes 9:10 There are many vocations that are “hands-on”. Building, cultivating to name …
Jan 23
The Cross
We all meet many people, and our paths come across many places – people with stories, places with history. When I see these interesting people and places…they scream to be painted. Most never make it off the “to do” list. A while back I was in a Texas prison on a ministry event and was …
Nov 11
Do You See What I See
December 2, 2017 the Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas is hosting the show reception for the “Do You See What I See” art show and competition. The reception runs from 11:00 a.m. thru 6:00 p.m., with the Awards Announcement at 2:00. I have three works in the show – two oils and one large pastel. …
Aug 28
Number Our Days…
Almost every spring since 2006 I have painted in the “Paint Historic Waxahachie” plein air competition and sale. I have painted many, many paintings in the downtown Waxahachie area, and sometimes it gets difficult to motivate myself to create another one. So, when the Ellis County Art Association, who sponsors and organizes the event, opened …
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Heirloom House Portraits
House Portrait, 11 x 14 Oil on panel, SOLD
House Portrait, 12 x 9 Oil on panel, SOLD
House Portrait, 12 x 16 Oil on panel, SOLD
Plein Air
Living Water, 12 x 9 Oil on panel, SOLD
The Red Box, 12 x 9 Oil on panel, SOLD
A Road Runs Through It, 12 x 9 Oil on panel
SOLD
Fresh Paint
Winter Rest, 8 x 10 oil on mounted paper, SOLD
Smoky Mountain Rain, 12 x 9 oil on panel
Broken Window, 12 x 16 Oil on panel, Available
Yellow Barrel, 12 x 9, Oil on panel, Available
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