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.
| "American
Graffiti" - 250 Limited Edition Prints |
| Unmatted |
$175.00 |
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.
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