This pencil drawing was a commission and is composed of four views of the Centerville Produce company over the years — particularly the different feed sale signs. It is located on Highway 5 South on the Levee in Centerville, Iowa, which used to be a bustling community in earlier years. Some of the other views include […] more »
These engines caught my eye on the drive to the recycling center. I am interested in painting subjects with a local flavor, and these machines are similar to the incinerators I painted a decade ago. Colors, details and value patterns were important to my design. Exhibited in Arts in Harmony 2013, Elk River Area Arts […] more »
This caboose was painted from my photo taken in 2004. I found it sitting in someone’s front yard. The red pigment was difficult to duplicate; I mixed a cool red quinacridone red and a warm cadmium red light. Yellows were mixed in similar manner, a cool one — gamboge — and a warm cadmium yellow […] more »
This caboose is part of Centerville’s historic district, located at the old depot on South 18th Street. It has been renovated and retired and repainted in the original colors. more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »