Rusty Cottonpicker

Rusty Cottonpicker

Oil....16 x 20...$350

This old cotton picker sets on the side of Hwy 61 north in

Missouri, near an old cypress barn. This is the first cotton

picker made by international. It's the old style where you

drove a tractor up under the picker and drove the tractor

backward. It still sits there today, while the large modular

pickers work in the field behind it.

Queen of the River

"Queen of the River"

Oil...16 x 20...$300

The Mississippi River is only a few miles from my home.

This image was at New Madrid, MO, where the great

earthquake occured. Several of the old riverboats stop

in New Madrid as well as Cape Girardeau MO. They look

just like the grand old ladies that used to run the river. The

river is hypnotizing. I can just sit and watch the tows push

the large barges up and down the river.

Red Barn in Snow

Red Barn in Snow

32 x 20...W/C....Sold

This barn is at the edge of town in a newly developed

industrial park. It has an unknown future. I have painted

it in summer, winter, and fall. It is very striking and has

several red out buildings behind it. It speaks of a time

gone by, when barn construction was an art. Who is

going to want to paint the metal yellow barns they are

constructing today. These old cypress barns will far

outlast the new ones if they don't get torn down in the

name of progress. I love to do old barns. Each one has it's own

distinct personality. Watercolor seemed to be the medium

it called for.

The Beach

"Jordi at the Beach"

Oil...9 x 12... NFS

This is a neighbor child whose family goes to Florida with us each

year. Jordi is an active little girl with a big imagination. She is

a great model and alway willing. This is her Fourth of July outfit.

We are always there on the Fourth and the fireworks are

marvelous. We acutally have a beach family, a group of people

that come to the same location , at the same time each year.

We have watched the kids grow up and get married, and

then bring their kids to the beach.

Avastin

This is a plea for help for all those suffering from advanced breast cancer. My good friend, Julie Heppe, has been on Avastin for some time and the drug has halted the growth of her cancer. She has relavtively few side effects and the drug is doing it's job. Why the Feds have removed or are considering removing the drug is incomprehensible. Please follow Julie's blog, julieheppefightforlife.blogspot.com, to support her fight. Incidentally, she is an artist also, winning many awards for her unbelievable photography.

Beauty of Christmas

Poinsettia II

Oil...30 x 40...$1500

This beautiful poinsettia painting comes framed in a hand carved,

Italian gold frame. I try to do a Poinsettia painting every year.

I always try to save the poinsettia and get it to bloom

another year, but I have not been successful. I keep it

all summer long and get it up to a very large size, but

I can never get them to turn red again. It must take

a very special touch. I guess I let some light creep in

and ruin the cycle. I hope you enjoy this wonderful

symbol of Christmas.

Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus

Santa Claus II

Oil...9 x 12... Sold

Every year I suit up and help Santa check on all the kids. It's

a great experience to see their eyes light up. Kids will tell you

everything they know about the family. Sometimes, the experience

is heartbreaking, like a little girl who told me her daddy would

get her a pony when he got out of jail. My heart just broke on the

spot. It's a great time of year and I love seeing everyone

getting into the real spirit of the season. The first Christmas

was a special time and the gift the Christ child gave us is

the most precious gift we will ever receive. But don't forget,

you have to ask for it.

Sometimes I wonder if anyone ever reads these posts. It's like writing

in a diary that no one ever sees. I want to have feedback on my

paintings and establish relationships with other artist, but I have

no idea how to expand the following. Nevertheless, I feel

compelled to try.