Montana Morning 1876

 

This is a small 12"x12" acrylic painting I have been messing around with for a couple of months and I thought I would share it here. I intend to use this piece as reference for a much larger painting that will be part of a series of western images. I intend to be in Montana this summer so hopefully I will be able to get some ideas for more art that will include horses and everyday ranch scenes. 

Herk

This a pencil drawing of a dog named Herk. Herk passed away this past year and Herk's owner is a friend of mine I would see them walking almost daily.  I wanted to draw a memory of him as he was in his later years and I think I got it.  He had a very good run and is missed by all his walking buddies canine and human alike. 

 

Spring Veil

 This recent 30"x46" acrylic painting features a late afternoon chore on the farm. I wanted to do some experimenting with light and shadow and see how much "soft" detail I can add without affecting the overall tones of the shadows and light in the finished visual. This piece will be added to the "Farm Series" and is titled "Spring Veil".  Prints are now available.

Award Dinner

This past fall I was recently honored by the university of St. Ambrose arts and sciences as a a distinguished alumnus. Family members and old friends joined me to enjoy a wonderful dinner and Presentation by the University's new president and staff. Included were a lot laughter and reminiscing with friends in attendance. It was very humbling to receive such an honor from the place where my interest in art was refined and developed. A day does not go by where I do not remember my days at Ambrose and the incredible people that made my journey into the field of art possible. That includes teachers, friends and family that along the way were instrumental in encouraging me to continue learning and growing. A big thank you to everyone that I have met while attending Ambrose. There is a little bit of everyone I have met in me and I hope there is a little bit of me in all of you. 

 

Ice Queen

This surreal painting welcomes winter, it is titled "Ice Queen Crossing Over".  Every now and then I like to do a painting that incorporates a lot of things that would not necessarily go together. The piece measure 36"x 30". and is an acrylic on canvas, stretched over a 2x2 wood frame. It is for sale so if interested please contact me to discuss.

 

Look!

I was having lunch recently and one of my legendary restaurant prints of "Sporty's" bar and grill was hanging on the wall. This little guy was pointing at all the interesting things going on in the art. It was just a lot of fun to watch him point out different things. Made my day because it drew him into the painting just like I want my art to do.

 

Neon Dreams

    

This commissioned painting  is the first  acrylic  that I combined a neon sign  in a shadow box used as  a frame. The end result is a really neat look that I would like to do in some new art that I am creating now. Dramatic look for art when placed on a wall with the right lighting.