"Barn, Horse and Cowboy"

"Barn, Horse and Cowboy"

While driving down the road one day

I spotted this neat little barn. I grabbed my camera

and snapped a picture for my reference files.
 Back in my studio I assembled my thoughts and ideas.

I then began painting my note card,

 with this becoming the end result.

Barns are fun to paint! 

They have so many different and interesting design details.

"Black Lab"

"Shadow"
This was a very special dog that belonged to our dear friends.
She came into their lives several years ago
 and made a wonderful family pet.
Now she has just passed on.
We are so glad that we have this painting to remember her by.
GOOD DOGGY ...
We'll love you forever!


  

"Roses and Monarch"

"Roses and Monarch"

I think roses and butterflies just belong together.

Both are delicate and beautiful!

"Ohio Homestead"

"Ohio Homestead"
Sometimes the perfect painting subject just happens to come along
and for me this was one of those lucky times.
This beautiful home belongs to a wonderful and supportive
farming family in Johnstown, Ohio.
They approached me about designing their Christmas cards.
I worked diligently over the summer months
taking photos to use as reference material.
Next referring to my photos I recreated a change of seasons
and finished my painting as a winter scene.
Both, their family and myself were very happy and satisfied
with the final results!