Marybeth Heikes

Paintings in Watercolor & Mixed Media

Double R

Double R

January 7, 2011

This is a continuation of a series of paintings done of popular places in Centerville, Iowa. I took a few different photos at different angles to capture the essence of this famous eatery. I believe the building was built in the early 50’s, and also the sign is a relic of the past. Many people […] more »

Bubba

Bubba

January 4, 2011

This is a watercolor painting of a Boston Terrier, a distinctive breed with black and white markings. It is my sister’s dog and I worked from her photograph. more »

The Majestic & Mountain Dew

The Majestic & Mountain Dew

December 27, 2010

This is part of my series depicting local businesses of interest in Centerville, Iowa. The Majestic Theater is currently being renovated. I snapped a photo in the early morning sunlight to capture the interesting shadow shapes along with other eye-catching forms — the flag, Gordie’s Grill and the theater marquee sign. more »

George & Nick’s

George & Nick’s

November 22, 2010

I’ve had many requests for prints of this popular Centerville eatery on the square, famous for their steaks and pizza. First step was to get a photo with decent sunlight and shadows; after that it was easy to paint the restaurant building facade and the neighboring businesses. The signage and the distinctive lamppost with flag […] more »

The Continental

The Continental

November 15, 2010

Why did I paint The Continental Hotel again? I’ve lost count how many times I’ve painted this building — the old historic hotel in Centerville. I’m attracted to architectural structures and have never painted it from this angle (from State Street, looking at it from a northeast direction). The oblong sign on the corner, the […] more »

Bradley Hall

Bradley Hall

November 3, 2010

This is Bradley Hall from a different angle than the first painting I did. I plan to continue painting a series of Centerville scenes of the historic landmarks and square businesses. more »

Pomeranians

Pomeranians

October 27, 2010

The watercolor was inspired by the recent dog show my daughter and I attended in Des Moines. My intent was to photograph as many breeds as possible, which was a little tricky as most of the people were shampooing and brushing their dogs in preparation for the show ring. A young gal was holding three […] more »

Perjue Cabin

Perjue Cabin

October 7, 2010

Perjue Cabin was built and lived in by one of Appanoose County’s earliest white settlers in 1843, Andrew Perjue. This was before Iowa was a state and still inhabited by Indians. It was dismantled, rebuilt and stood in the Centerville Park for several years. It is no longer there — I have no idea if […] more »