Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Art Newsletter - April 2010

This is my first art newsletter in 2010.

I have been so busy creating larger, more complex works lately. I retire from the US Army in OCT 2010, after 23 years in the Infantry, I am finally retiring. Now I will have more time to dedicate to my artwork. 2010 marks the beginning of a huge marketing effort, consistent gallery exposure, national and international competitions, and expansion into using my images for stock products. The last 12 paintings I have completed were large, complex works. My style is floating between photo realism with florals to abstract colorful modern tropical art.

Recent awards in 2010 for my art include:

Cover Art - 12th Annual Nashville TN Screenwriter's Conference - Feb 2010
Bee Paper Cover Art Landscape Sketch Book - 2010-2011
Harvests of New Millenium - India - Annual Publication, Jan 2010
"Magnolia" flyer for Steel Magnolias play production - APR 2010, Little Egg Harbor Theatre Co.
2010 Marker Supply Tradeshow - Art created with selected of their products for trade.
Winner - Purchase Award, Winterfest, River Center, Columbus Ga
Winner of the Lukas Paints Art Contest

Art Events I was juried into so far for 2010 are:

Callaway Gardens, GA, Southern Rivers Guild Art Exhibition, 10 paintings, MAY-OCT 2010
Auburn, AL CityFest 2010, Juried Art Competion
Annual Arts in Reese Park, Americus, GA 2010
Cumming, GA FUMC Festival of Arts 2010
Georgia Art League - Spring Salon Competition 2010
Art on Broadway, Columbus, GA 2010
Arts in the Park, Columbus, GA 2010
Warm Springs Spring Fling 2010
Ocean World Aquarium Museum, 3 lighthouse paintings - permanent collection - Denver, CO, 2010

I was accepted and juried into London, England's Royal Art Collection 2010 Exhibit taking place in Dubai, Saudi Arabia. The painting that was juried into this event is below and is titled "Lotus in Paradise" The symbolism behind the art is it is the floral scene that is at ther 7th gate of Paradise as quoted in the Quran.



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Saturday, April 10, 2010

still life oil paintings - dinnerware


Still Life Oil Paintings. Dinnerware still life oil painting dinnerware art print canvas realistic china set plates glasses cups utencils, spoons, knives, and forks, dinner setting. Old antique vintage American plate setting. Realism modern artwork with white, pink, baby blue, brown, napkins and crystal glass on a table with lace tablecloth and flowers in a wine glass. 24 x 36 inches large painting on 3D deep canvas painted on sides. View more art at my gallery at
Still Life Paintings

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Friday, April 9, 2010

still life watercolor painting with lace


Still life watercolor painting with lace. Victorian setting realism oriental Asian vase with flowers watercolor painting with lace curtains on a maroon wallpaper back drop water color still life painting of floral on a table. Colors include realistic blue, gold, red, tan, maroon, white, green, brown, and pink. View more art at my gallery at
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Saturday, March 27, 2010

lilypad oil painting


Lilypads oil painting 18 x 24 inches, sold. If you want to commission an oil or acrylic painting if you can imagine it, I can paint it. Also please view my website below for many more oil paintings of flowers and modern and realistic artwork.

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Saturday, March 13, 2010

black eyed susans flower watercolor painting



Black eyed susans flower watercolor painting, large 22 x 30 inches original watercolor painting on 140lb hot press Arches watercolour paper from France. Gorgeous wildflowers colors include yellow, orange, sepia, brown, black and green. View more art at my gallery at
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Friday, March 5, 2010

Seascape Painting - Violet Skyscape

Seascape Painting. Violet skyscape pastel color skies. Original seascape painting with multiple layers of orange, pink, beige, blue, aqua, violet, red, peach, tan, beige, and alizarin crimson colors in this amazing skyscape painting. Painted with the finest Winsor and Newton pigments from London, England. This painting is of the Atlantic Ocean of Satellite Beach Florida. Throughout the year you can see the rocket launches from NASA and at night sea turtles crawl onto the beach to lay their eggs. I really miss the coast, and this painting takes me back to heaven on earth. Available as a collectible fine art giclee print in the drop down menu below. Or, send me an email
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Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Wurzburg Residence Castle Germany drawing


Wurzburg Residence Castle Germany pen and ink drawing watercolor painting architecture cityscape art original 12 x 16 inches, 199 dollars.

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Pen and Ink House Drawings

Sunday, February 28, 2010

white ibis bird painting



White ibis bird painting, several ibis birds wading in coastal Florida water in Melbourne FL. Watercolor painting nature wildlife animal. 15 x 20 inches large original art. 259 dollars plus 10 shipping
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Price: $269 USD
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Wildlife Watercolor Paintings

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Victorian still life painting with vase

Victorian still life painting with vase oriental Asian style vase soft pastel colors watercolor still life painting, pink, red, beige, maroon, white, brown, and baby blue flowers, tulips, roses, original and print options available in click down menu below. View more art at my gallery at
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Saturday, February 20, 2010

Spider Lily red flower painting

Spider Lily red flower painting Large flower watercolor painting still life 22 x 30 inches white, pink, and red close up flower bud spider lilies thin long flower pedals realistic botanical watercolor painting---sizes and available options in drop down menu below. View more art at my gallery at
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Thursday, February 11, 2010

paintings of houses


Paintings of houses watercolor commission painting mixed media pen and ink drawing for a customer 12 x 16 inches. I paint paintings of houses custom home portraits for customers. If you have a certain memory you would like painted please email me for a quote. send me an email
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House Portraits from your Photos!

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

landscape painting birch trees

Landscape painting. Birch trees watercolor original landscape painting realistic winter and fall colors include white, grey, blue, green, evergreen, paynes gray and brown. Birch or aspen Tree paintings in water color. Available options in drop down menu below.
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Thursday, January 28, 2010

rusted tin roof old house painting

Rusted tin roof old house barn drawing rendering rustic watercolor painting mixed media pen and ink drawing, architecture vintage historical American southern buildings. Available options below in drop down menu. View more art at my gallery at
Barn and House Paintings
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abstract flower paintings


Abstract flower paintings, antique style vintage daisy fall colors red, yellow, pink, orange and purple colorful whimsical daisies, 11 x 15 inches, 159 dollars plus 7 for shipping. View more art at my gallery at
Flower Paintings
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Price: $166 USD
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Saturday, January 16, 2010

cockatiel bird painting

Cockatiel Painting 12 x 12 inches square cockatiel pet bird original pet portrait watercolor painting 99 dollars. I can paint your cockatiel too---just send me a photo! Or, send me an email
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Sunday, January 10, 2010

sunflower painting watercolor art


Sunflower painting flower watercolor painting. Sunflower floral yellow, brown, and green original botanical illustration watercolour with line ink. View or purchase available options in the drop down menu below. View more art at my gallery at
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