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
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
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 »
Rapt Audience (Aurora, Fiona, Vincent, Jules & Saoirse)
December 14, 2010
This was done as a sample portrait with five of our family’s cats. It is a labor of love, started in early August, and I didn’t think I’d ever finish. Five different photos of the felines were used, and while I was drawing the design I got the idea to have each of them looking […] more »
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
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
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
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
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 »
Centerville Drummers
September 22, 2010
This is fourth in the series of the 1996 Pancake Day marching band. more »