A letter to Grandma

This piece is the newest addition to the "Farm Series". It features a rural scene that I remember being repeated every day on the farm. Someone had to go pick up the mail usually not to the late afternoon and you did not want to miss any news that may have come in from someone special. It was always a big event to the "mail picker". let your imagination figure out what is being played out in this scene.
Signed prints of this piece will be available in the "Farm Series" at Berger Fine Arts web site.

Matt Olson Fundraiser

This painting was created and auctioned off to help Matt Olson and his family meet medical costs after Matt suffered a spinal cord injury playing Hockey. I was honored to be able to help the Olson's anyway I could during this very tough time. The piece features Matt's old high school jersey and number hanging by a window overlooking an every day scene in Minnesota during the winter. My prayers and thoughts are with Matt and the Olson family

Hawkeye Nights

This is a sketch I completed for the " Make A Wish Foundation" that will be auctioned off tonight at their fundraiser in Iowa. This is the third year that I have participated and have really been happy with the funds they are able to raise to help kids who need some smiles.

This piece of course features a rural setting with the watchful eye of the hawk.  With the barn light acting as a stage light a tango is the only appropriate dance to celebrate a beautiful fall night in Iowa under the stars. This painting just makes me smile.

Art for a Foreign Novel In Armenia

I was recently contacted by a Armenian publisher who wanted to use one of American flags that are part of the "Constitution Series" featuring the evolution of the American flag since the revolution. Above is the printer spread and how it will be used for a cover on a novel featuring the American writer William Faulkner. What never ceases to amaze me is how far my art reaches with the help of the internet and how much original  fine art is in demand for a variety of uses. Regardless of borders and language barriers its very rewarding to know that my art can have an impact on people all over the world, in this case cover art for a book novel featuring an American icon Faulkner in a foreign country. Very neat.

Grand Marais Light House

Visiting Grand Marais in the summer is an annual event for me and family. This lighthouse sits on lake Superior at Grand Marais and offers wonderful views of the lake and downtown Grand Marais. On a warm summer evening there is nothing like watching a full moon over the lake listening to the water hit the rocks under God's light. Signed prints of this are now available at the link shown here http://bergerfinearts.com/products-page/gunflint-series-art-prints/ Just scroll to the bottom of the page.

The Boy's Of Fall

When the leaves begin to change and fall everyone knows it's time for Friday night lights and high school football. If you are a fan of Totino Grace football this original painting was donated and  auctioned off at TG's annual winter auction. The event was a lot of fun for all attendees and this paintings proceeds went to the Lassalian fund to help needy students with tuition needs. If you are a fan of Totino's football program there are some subtle items included in this painting that are all TG.

Minnesota Twins Poster

This is the original piece that was auctioned off at the Capital Grill on July 26th that I mention in the previous post. The original measured 36" x 56'" and the prints of this piece are already sold out so there will be no other editions of this art.

Watch for next years event for another piece from me celebrating Twins baseball. I have to mention that Diane Forsberg the sales manager at the Capital Grille in downtown Minneapolis really knows how to have an event and do it right. Great job Diane for a great cause.