Solo Show




ARMS & CRAFTS
Fine and Folk Art of the Pennsylvania Longrifle

June 14 - September 15, 2009
I had my first solo art show beginning June 14, 2009.It was very exciting to be able to display my artwork on the first floor of the Jacobsburg Historical Society's historic Pennsylvania Longrifle Museum.

In addition to my artwork, the fine work of America’s best contemporary craftsmen of art including longrifles, powderhorns, shooting bags and accoutrements was on display, and was compared to original works side-by-side. This special display was co-sponsored by the Honorable Company of Horners and members of the Kentucky Rifle Association.

Sponsored by:
Jacobsburg Historical Society
402 Henry Road, Nazareth, PA. 18064

Directions:
From Routes 22 or 80, Take Route 33 to the Belfast Exit .
Then follow the Detour signs to the Boulton Plantation.

Directions to Show >

Jacobsburg Historical Society
Jan Ballard - 610-759-9029
Website - www.jacobsburg.org
Email: jacobsburg@rcn.com

American Graffiti

The painting "American Graffiti", pictured above, was recently completed. It's an 18.5 X 30 inch oil painting depicting a Lenape warrior in the late 18th century on the frontier of Pennsylvania.

He is sitting on the trunk of an old beech tree with his smoothbore flintlock rifle. The initials RJM and the year 1761 are carved into the tree. These initials could be from a trapper, trader or a settler claiming this piece of land. On the large rock just in front of the warrior are some ancient native American petroglyphs. The title "American Graffiti" illustrates two types of markings, one left from the original Americans, and the other from the new Americans that have come to change the ancient ways.

Detail of American Graffiti

It is fitting that this Lenape warrior has distinguished himself by applying war paint of his own design. He will try to stop the inevitable change to his homeland, people and way of life. By his choice of weapon, he has already accepted some change.

I'm offering "American Graffiti" as a limited edition print. If you are interested in a limited edition print, please contact me at:

Kevin J. McDonald
206 Aster Street
Nazareth, PA 18064

+ (610) 746-9858

email: www.kjmcdonald@verizon.net

Please put "American Graffiti" in the subject line for emails.

1993 World Pairs Driving Championships Gladstone, New Jersey

Early April 2009 I completed this painting "Gladstone_93" of the 1993 World Pairs Driving Championship that was held on the grounds of the USET in Gladstone, New Jersey. I attended this event and took numerous photos. I also had a tent displaying my artwork.

Detail of Gladstone 93

It's a 15 X 20.5 inch acrylic painting depicting competitors at the 1993 World Pairs Driving Championships. The double-matted framed original is 25 X 30 inches.