1934 Buck Rogers Dream

7″ x 14″ Oil on canvas panel framed

This small painting is based on a photo that I took at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC. My photograph was of a small tin toy sold in 1934. Children were playing and dreaming of space travel even before it was possible.

This painting is part of the current show, “Dreams” at Rail Walk Studios and Gallery in Salisbury, NC. The exhibit includes many paintings and photographs that are realistic, imaginary or abstract. There are also handmade Dream Catchers by one of the Rail Walk artists. The gallery is open to the public on Saturdays, 10AM-2PM. You are welcome to come see the exhibit and visit with the Rail Walk artists. Hope to see you there.

Hydrangea Bouquet

24″ x 36″ oil on gallery wrap canvas with painted edges

This is a painting that I did in my studio. I used a photo of a smaller painting of mine as a reference. I was thinking that it might look nice in my dining room.

Hatteras Sunset

24″ x 36″ Oil on stretched canvas wrap with painted edges

This is a studio painting. I used a friend’s photo for a reference. The photo was taken from Hatteras Island on the outer banks of North Carolina. Hatteras Island offers beautiful sunrises and sunsets. You can see a ferry in the distance.

Taylor

Two commission paintings, 20″x16″ oil on linen

The first was painted in 2008. I called it “Poppy Princess.” I just completed the second. Taylor is a lovely young lady. She is currently in college. I want to thank their grandmother for giving me the opportunity to paint their portraits. It was challenging and great fun.

Jordan

Two commission paintings, 20″ x 16″ oil on linen

The first was painted in 2012, and the second was just completed. I am not a portrait artist, but I did enjoy the challenge. Jordan has grown into a handsome young man, and an excellent baseball player.

Stone Footbridge

12″ x 24″ Oil painting on a linen gallery wrap canvas with painted edges

This is a studio painting based on my plein air study that was painted at the Bull Hole near Cooleemee, NC. I also used reference photos from this paint out. The study for this is currently in a plein air exhibition at Rail Walk Studios & Gallery in Salisbury, NC. The Rowan Waterscapes plein air exhibit runs from July 22nd to August 28th with an artist reception, Friday, July 23rd, 4-6pm. This painting and others are available at my Rail Walk Studio.

Stone Bridge at the Bull Hole

9″ x 12″ Oil on panel

This was painted with Plein Air Carolina at the Bull Hole at Cooleemee, NC. I am currently working on a larger studio painting of this scene.

Alan & Calf

16″ x 20″ Oil on canvas

I used as reference a small black and white photo that my mother or my father had taken of my brother on the farm. He loved that calf.

Sun Up

24″ x 36″ Gallery wrap canvas with painted edges

This is a studio painting based on an old image that I took from a car window while traveling early one morning. It is currently being shown in my studio at Rail Walk Studios & Gallery in Salisbury, NC. I also would like to thank Coffey & Thompson Gallery in Charlotte, NC for showing and sharing my paintings.

Hope you can visit Rail Walk Studios & Gallery. We are now open Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10-2PM or you can make an appointment. Hope to see you soon.

The Workshop

8″ x 10″ oil on linen panel

I painted this at a Plein Air Carolina paint out. It was on private property near my home in Rockwell. There were several old buildings. This one was used as a workshop. I like how it was decorated with old license plates.