Photographs at the Lake

Besides painting, taking pictures, especially of nature is one of my other favorite hobbies!!

Photographs of Summer Leaves

Its been 3 weeks of hot and humid weather in the midwest and thought I should take some pictures with my Olympus 24x camera at the lake! 

To be Inspired!

Sunset in Dublin on Aug. 03, 2013. My favorite spot in the world. 

Sold Paintings

Abstract acrylic and oil paintings that were sold from 2012-2016. These paintings can be recreated if interested. 

"Orange Rhythm Dancer" Original orange and brown acrylic painting.

"The Spiraling Ball" Original aged look oil painting. 

 "Red Autumn" (Spirit of Autumn) As the wind carries the leaves of autumn and particles through the trees and their bare branches, it sends waves of the true spirit of mother nature calling to begin winter. 

ORIGINAL acrylic painting on three 6x7" delicate wooden glazed 100% recycled tiles. Tiles can carefully be hung together, or apart with heavy duty wall mount stickies, or displayed on a shelf. Very light weight. 

"Aurora" A mix of green and blue colors to give off an aurora, or blue lagoon feel. 

ORIGINAL acrylic painting on 16x20" canvas. 

"Trinity" A larger version of "Cosmic Philosophy" with brown and yellow undertones. 

ORIGINAL oil painting on 16x20" canvas. 

Watercolor and Drawings

Watercolor seascapes, drawings of classical portraits, and illustrations on large and small paper. 

"The Gathering Sea Storm" A watercolor painting of storm clouds forming and gathering over the ocean with slight light hitting the shore. 

ORIGINAL watercolor painting on a very large textured poster paper. Just needs a frame. 

 

"Madame Maria de Grâce" A classic portrait of a lady from the 16th century, France with a vintage look to it. 

ORIGINAL chalk pastel and pencil drawing on large paper.

"Wondrous Mr. Frog" A oil pastel digitally-enhanced drawing of a happy frog. 

ORIGINAL pastel drawing/illustration on paper. 

"Planet X" A mixed media painting and illustration when planets combine. 

Oil Paintings

Abstract and whimsical oil paintings on canvas, boards, and poster paper. If you're interested in any of these paintings, please comment. 

"Cosmic Philosophy" Behind its meaning are space, time, and knowledge with an aged old look to each painting that creates a zen-like feeling in any room. 

ORIGINAL Geometric/abstract designs oil painting on two 7x14" 100% acid free cotton canvas panels.

"Rustic" A combination of copper tones and brown tones with a slash textured effect added to it. 

ORIGINAL oil paintings on two 7x14" 100% acid free cotton canvas panels.

"French Silk" A Victorian-style painting with a touch of wrapped silk.

ORIGINAL oil painting on 10x10"canvas flat panel board.

 

"Trinity" A larger version of "Cosmic Philosophy" with brown and yellow undertones. 

ORIGINAL oil painting on 16x20" canvas. 

"Tea Time" A whimsical painting of a freshly brewed magical tea cup. 

ORIGINAL oil painting on 11x14" poster paper. Frame on display only.

Acrylic Paintings

Landscape, seascape, abstract, whimsical, and still-life acrylic paintings on recycled tiles, canvas, and boards. If you're interested in any of these paintings, please comment. 

WHIMSICAL/LANDSCAPE

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 "Red Autumn" (Spirit of Autumn) As the wind carries the leaves of autumn and particles through the trees and their bare branches, it sends waves of the true spirit of mother nature calling to begin winter. 

ORIGINAL acrylic painting on three 6x7" delicate wooden glazed 100% recycled tiles. Tiles can carefully be hung together, or apart with heavy duty wall mount stickies, or displayed on a shelf. Very light weight. 

"Once Upon a Summer" An enchanting season of colorful apples blossoming with the warm breeze and sunshine hitting across the river to the tops of the rolling hills. 

Inspired by my life and travels in Ireland. 

ORIGINAL whimsical acrylic painting on three 6x7" delicate wooden glazed 100% recycled tiles with a Diamond Rhinestone gem glued on the tree. Tiles can carefully be hung together, or apart with heavy duty wall mount stickies, or displayed on a shelf. Very light weight.

STILL-LIFE

"Fruit and Vases" A classic still-life acrylic painting of some fruit, a vase, and two pitchers with wheat. 

ORIGINAL on medium canvas flat panel board.

SEASCAPE

"Purple Boundary Waters" Waves of purple spread across northern Minnesota lakes with the surrounding pine and famous bird the loon. 

ORIGINAL on large canvas flat panel board.

"Day at Sea" A calming day at the ocean with sailing and wildlife surrounding the waters. 
ORIGINAL acrylic painting on canvas paper. 

"Paradise" Soak up the sun and sip some piña colada's at the shores on a Hawaiian beach. 

ORIGINAL acrylic painting on large canvas board.  

ABSTRACT

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"Aurora" A mix of green and blue colors to give off an aurora, or blue lagoon feel. 
ORIGINAL acrylic painting on 16x20" canvas. 

"Eternal Light" Shine the light in any room if you need to brighten up some space and to lift your spirits during those dark gloomy winter days. 

The painting can be hung in original landscape, upwards, downwards, or sideways to achieve a different look everytime in a frame, or without a frame. 

ORIGINAL abstract acrylic painting on 16x20" 100% cotton canvas board. 

 
SOLD
"Orange Rhythm Dancer" Original orange and brown acrylic painting.

WHIMSICAL/LANDSCAPE

"Dawn" Morning awakens at the crack of dawn with the sun shining on the branches of trees. 
ORIGINAL acrylic with a mix of gold glitter on 7x14" canvas. 

"Within the Forest" A mystical and dreamscape acrylic painting of a forest surrounded by vivid of colors. Deeper red in person. 

ORIGINAL acrylic painting on small canvas.