Created in 2011, this oil
painting, "GW's Word" was included in an
article in the Kentucky Rifle Association's Spring 2011
Bulletin.
The article was about an original Solomon Lumbard powder
horn. This Revoltionary War patriot carried this powder
horn throughout his service to his country. Solomon Lumbard's
Company's eight-month enlistment was up at a critical
time. General George Washington told the company if they
willingly stay one month longer, he would then discharge
them himself, and give one months pay.
He kept his word and the company was paid and discharged
after one month.
Size: 12 x 16
inches - Framed
Media: Oil
Limited edition prints will be available in August 2011.
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I created this 11x14 oil painting
"An Essential Skill" in 2010. Most frontier
families had large families that all learned to help in
many ways. Being able to load and fire a firearm would
have been an essential skill living on the frontier. In
addition to the original painting, I'm offering "An
Essential Skill" as a limited edition giclee
canvas. If you are interested in a limited edition canvas,
please contact me.
Size: 16 x 20
inches - Framed
Media: Oil
Price: $2500.00
Giclee: $175.00
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I created this illustration
of "Western Frontier Trapper" who had
in his possession, a Martin Fry rifle. The feature story
of the the fall 2010 issue of The Kentucky Rifle Association
Bulletin was about the gunsmith Martin Fry.
Size: 12 x 14
inches - Antique Frame
Media: Oil
Price: $1200.00
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The painting "American
Graffiti", pictured above, is an 18.5 X 30 inch oil
painting depicting a Lenape warrior in the late 18th century
on the frontier of Pennsylvania.
Size: 23 x 35
inches - Custom Frame
Media: Oil
Price: $4500.00
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The above painting, "At
the Shoot", is a 12 X 15 inch oil painting on gessoed
plywood. The shooter is depicted holding his trusty full-stock
percussion rifle. He could be watching another competitor
while just waiting his turn, or possibly is done shooting
and has the high score.
Size: 17 x 19
inches - Antique Frame
Media: Oil
Price: $1400.00
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I entered Black Hills Territory in the "Art
for the Parks" national competition. Unfortunately,
my painting wasn't selected as a finalist. I took the
reference photograph of the Sioux on horseback a couple
of years ago at Artist Ride, an artist event in South
Dakota.
Size: 23 x 31
inches - Framed
Media: Oil
Price: $1500.00
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The reference for Brookie,
an oil/acrylic/pastel painting, is a photograph of a 20-inch
brook trout I caught in Northern Quebec -- the largest
"Brookie" I've ever caught. (I actually used
a spinner, but I thought it would look cooler if I put
a fly in its mouth.)
20 x 30 inches -
Framed
Media: Mixed
Price: $1200.00
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Home in the Badlands
was completed after a visit to the Badlands in South Dakota.
I took the reference photograph from behind my rental
car -- there was no need to get any closer. An artist
friend walked out in the middle of the herd -- brave or
crazy? He says the only thing that shook him up a bit
was almost stepping on a rattlesnake while watching the
herd.
Size: 15
x20 inches - Framed
Media: Mixed
Price: $650.00
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I took the reference photograph
for Blackfoot at the Stampede in downtown Calgary
while travelling in Alberta Canada. A challenge to paint,
using watercolor on hot press illustration board, Blackfoot
at the Stampede depicts a beautifully decorated Blackfoot,
who looked kind of interesting standing with his horse
and wearing sunglasses. If you know anything about hot
press illustration board, you know that, unlike cold press,
the paint doesn't get absorbed into the board. It had
to dry before I used a little water to pick up the highlights.
The technique was fun once I got the hang of it.
Size: 15 x20 inches
- Framed
Media: Watercolor
Price: $1200.00
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For Next Pass, a
portrait of a mountain man, I used oils on illustration
board. The reference photograph is one of many I took
at Artist Ride, an artist event in South Dakota.
20 x 30 inches -
Framed
Media: Oil
Price: $1200.00
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Buffalo Head is a
color pencil drawing done on a sample paper stock. While
working as the art director for a Fortune 500 company,
I was always receiving samples from major paper suppliers.
The samples were always welcome, and I've used them for
numerous pieces.
Size:
15 x 20 inches - Framed
Media: Color Pencil
Price: $500.00
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The reference for this painting
"Fool's Gold"
came from photos I took in South Dakota while attending
an event called "The Artists Ride". I created
the composition from a couple different photos. This event
was so cool. Thirty-five artists attended and also numerous
models such as; Native Americans, mountain men, cowboys
etc. I took over 45 rolls of film for reference.
Size: 20 x 30 inches - Framed
Media: Oil
Price: $2500.00
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This painting "As
The Thunder Increases"
pictures a Sioux chief with thunder clouds present. These
thunder clouds sound as the herds of buffalo were as many
as blades of grass on the prairie. I do a lot of mixed
media pieces. This one in particular was interesting because
it's oil/colored pencil and watercolor on Arches 80# watercolor
paper. Size: 12 x
20 inches - Framed
Media: Mixed
Price: $1700.00
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This drawing "Cowboy
Portrait" was
completed with color pencil and acrylic on a color paper
stock. While art director at a Fortune 500 company, I
would periodically receive paper samples from major paper
suppliers. These "samples" were always welcome.
I've used various paper stocks for numerous pieces.
Size: 15 x20 inches
Media: Color Pencil and Acrylic
Price: $400.00
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