Monthly Archives: October 2016

Today’s painting is of the Deland Henry House (also known as the Green Lantern Inn) in Fairport New York. The house, designed by John Thomas, was built in 1875 in the French Chateau Architectural style. I would have loved to … Continue reading →

The unseasonably warm weather has confused many of the plants around our house. A few of the Azalia bushes actually started to bloom the other day (hopefully that won’t prevent them from blooming in the Spring).  Most of the summer … Continue reading →

Today’s painting is from a photograph that I took of a couple enjoying brunch in San Antonio Texas last January. The photo was taken at the city’s famous river walk that is lined by countless restaurants. Little did they know … Continue reading →

Today’s painting is of the old Haysville North Carolina courthouse. The courthouse, located on their main square is undergoing a long term restoration. The painting was done in oils on an 8″ x 10″ wood panel.

Today’s painting is of our house in Blairsville Georgia. The photo reference for the painting was taken in late summer. Now of course all the trees have begun to change color and drop their leaves. The painting was done in … Continue reading →

Today’s painting is from a photo that I took a long time ago at a private fishing lake in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The watery environment doesn’t look like anything you would expect to see in the high desert region around … Continue reading →

“Waiting for Godot”. Today’s painting is of a group of people waiting for their tour to get started. I took the picture from the balcony of our hotel room this past summer. The painting was done in oils on an … Continue reading →

With our recent move, it became clear just how much stuff we have collected over the years (such as several dozen sets of salt and pepper shakers). A few from that collection are shown in this painting. The painting was … Continue reading →

Today’s painting is of an old truck parked in a pumpkin patch outside the Sunrise Grocery (see last post). I love the weathered surface of the truck that has obviously been setting in this field for years. The painting was … Continue reading →

Today’s painting is of a roadside stand called the Sunrise Grocery. They sell all sorts of local produce and I often stop here on my way back from hiking my favorite trail at Vogel State Park. They claim to have … Continue reading →