Originals

Buffalo are being re-introduced on the prairie. I am getting artistically prepared.

A very magical area, first time seeing this view I knew I had to paint it.

Seems like somebody is always arranging rocks, stacking them, outlining borders, and collecting myriad kinds. So I put Georgia O'Keeffe's outdoor collection in this painting.

Such an exciting experience to visit this part of New Mexico made famous by Georgie O'Keefe with her fantastic interpretations of this enchanting landscape and to be able to picture it myself.

A peaceful, pinon scented oasis. The sky color is deep blue, cool shaded shadows and brilliant sun warms, refreshes and relaxes.

What tremendous subject matter. There is magical visual interest from every angle and time of day.

This is my interpretation of a favorite area in north central New Mexico. I have been intrigued by the way New Mexicans arrange rocks and by the large number of hummingbirds.

Landscape Arch is the longest of the many natural rock arches in Arches National Park UT. Measured at 290.1 feet, considered the longest natural arch in the world.

While I was in the shade, Patricia hiked around "Devil's Tower." A Ranger told me it got it's name from several misinterpretations, from the Lakota Indian name "Bear Lodge" to "Bad God's Tower, and finally into "Devil's Tower."

A semi-ruin overtaken by nature.

Near Wilburton, OK

When driving through the Northwest Passage to New Mexico, my mind wonders at the history of this vast part of Oklahoma

Oklahoma City's landmark bridge, is a 380 foot long pedestian bridge and 197 foot tall sculpture that spans Interstate 40 south of downtown. Inspired by the state bird of Oklahoma, the scissor-tailed flycatcher.

A fall scene from Heritage Hills in Oklahoma City.

Friends shared this interesting scene with me from NW of OKC.

This painting started out with the fruit on our kitchen counter. Then I added a porcelain compote from Patricia's mother. The knife makes it "edgy." It was kind of like a novel, I didn't know what was going to happen until the end...I ate the fruit.

This was a fun exercise, toying with drawing a plastic stop that came off a curtain cord and playing with my watercolors. Who knows what it means?

Gondalas moving through the canals of Venice.

I've done so many houses and so many rooms that I thought it would be interesting to combine the two. Reading Joyce Carol Oates and John Cheever short stories, this painting came to mind.

Amazing example of true heroism, teamwork and great sacrifice.

An Irish library near the sea.

A vineyard of chianti grapes in Umbria, Italy.

Dallas Arboretum features 66 acres of spectacular display gardens showcasing incredible seasonal flowers, ornamental shrubs, trees and plant collections in a serene setting on White Rock Lake.

Character of a tree

A ruin on an island north of NYC on the Hudson River across from West Point. A Scotsman built this whimsical castle to store his Civil War surplus munitions, which later exploded leaving this interesting subject matter for me. After a lot of research, it took me two weeks of intense work, but I enjoyed every minute of it.

St. Bernard de Clairvaux Monastery, built in 1133 in Segovia Spain, dismantled and reassembled in N. Miami, FL in the mid-1950's. Amazing place!

This was our view every morning in Pompano Beach, FL. But I left our our building!

A couple of our grandsons visited us and they carried me out to the beach, close to the ocean, tide coming in and a lovely rainstorm heading our way. I loved it!

A bit of exaggeration concerning moon size but the full moon rising from the ocean is a magnificent experience.

Key West is full of my favorite subject matter, including chickens.

I've established the allure of the rising full moon over the ocean. What could top that transfixing experience? Two moons...

I made up a rendition of what a beachcomber abode would look like, with woven roof and of course, a hammock.

Palm trees are a particular favorite subject matter for me. They're varied a a pleasure to draw and paint.

I find this the most interesting tree I have ever seen.

The true , full service, roadside attractiveness of S. Florida.

Boat dock on a peaceful lake, Anywhere, USA.

Greg was interested in the texture of the weathered paint and the feeling of life in a structure seemingly abandoned.

A family from the 1950's sets out for a day of fun.

A newer version of the Victorian houses Greg is known for painting.

Queen Anne style Victorian cottage.

Natchitoches, Louisiana's oldest town. Called Roselawn, built in 1903, a Queen Anne Victorian with sweeping porches and turrets.

Built in 1902, features all the turrets and towers trademark of Foucart. Site of Oklahoma's Constitutional Convention. Razed in 1956.