Opening Day

 Original Painting - Acrylic on Canvas 12x16

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Chicago Water Tower

Original Painting - Acrylic on canvas 20x20

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Follow the Stream

Original Painting - Acrylic on canvas 16x12

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Red Sleigh

Original Painting - Acrylic on canvas 12x16

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Winter Classic

Original Painting - Acrylic on canvas 20x16

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Canadian Pacific Holiday Train

Original Painting - Acrylic on Canvas 12x16

The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train is North America's longest rolling food bank fundraiser and since it started in 1999, the program has raised close to $9.5 million and 3.3 million pounds of food. I’ll be there to watch it arrive in Sturtevant Wisconsin on December 7^th. It’s on the same day as my class Art Show Reception, but should be able to attend both. What a great way to start the holiday season!

Christmas at the Farm

Original Painting - Acrylic on Canvas 20x30

 

I remember the ride to my parents’ old farmhouse near Johnson's Creek, Wisconsin. Singing along with the Christmas carols on the car radio, bundled up in our winter coats as my wife, Nancy, and I traveled down the snow covered back roads with a car full of kids, plus dog and presents for the family. There was love and laughter and food and drink at the end of the gravel road and I guess I thought it would never change. But, everything changes. Loved ones are gone, youth is gone, even the farm belongs to someone else now …at least my Christmas memories still remain.



Christmas Train in Wisconsin

Original Painting - Acrylic on Canvas 16x20

This is engine 1003 on a "Whistle Stop Santa" run. For purchase or more information visit my website; TomShropshire.com

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Old Water Tower Milwaukee

Original Painting - Acrylic on Canvas 20x16

Milwaukee's old North Point Water Tower is this years choice for my annual holiday painting. I can remember riding past the tower as a youngster. I always thought it looked like a storybook castle...I still do. In the 60's it was often used for war protests and other rallies. The eastside location and proximity to the University of Wisconsin contributed to the popularity of the site for gatherings. This historic Milwaukee landmark was built in 1874. 

American Classic

Original Painting - Acrylic on canvas 16x20

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Okay, I know this is a corny and overly sentimental theme ...a nostalgic Christmas card rendition of a snow covered village complete with horse drawn sleigh. I'm not apologizing, because that's exactly what I was going for in this tribute to an idealized Currier & Ives type of snow scene. Sometimes a sugary sweet is just what you crave and this has been an unusual Wisconsin winter without much snow. snow scene canvas prints

Milwaukee's North Point Lighthouse

Original Painting - Acrylic on canvas 16x20

Each year I paint a special holiday scene to share with my family, friends, and collectors. This year I chose North Point Lighthouse, a Milwaukee landmark. Perched on top of the bluffs over Lake Michigan it provided a guiding light for sailors just like the star guiding the wisemen in the Christmas story. Happy Holidays everyone! Available from the artist $600.00

The Pack

 Original Painting - Acrylic on canvas 16x20

In Wisconsin "The Pack" usually refers to our football team, but this is a more primitive group of team mates. They say today's domestic dogs are descended from wolves, but there is nothing domestic about this she-wolf of the frozen tundra.

Towers in the Snow

Original Painting - Acrylic on canvas 12x9

This is first in a series of "tree" studies that were used for demonstration and teaching purposes for my students at River Birch Gallery. It reminded me of church spires. SOLD Prints of this painting are still available.

Christmas Tree Delivery

Original Painting - Acrylic on canvas 20x16

This farmer's old truck is lumbering down a snow covered dirt road delivering a Christmas tree to his family in 1940's rural Wisconsin. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of you and thanks for your support and encouragement throughout the year! $640.00

Snow for Christmas!

Original Painting - Acrylic on canvas 12x16

I started this painting last night as the snow piled up outside the gallery and finished it this afternoon to the sound of snowblowers. This is a typical winter evening in Wisconsin ...what's all that about global warming? winter scene canvas prints

Christmas Morning

Original Painting - Acrylic on canvas 16x20

I wanted to show the dawn of winter morning with the warm yellow sunlight breaking through the snow covered trees and lighting up a secluded forest stream. I titled it "Christmas Morning" because the best gift of all is a new day. Available from the artist for $950.00.

Snowfall in Cathedral Square - Milwaukee

Original Painting - Acrylic on canvas 20x16

The Cathedral of Saint John is a Milwaukee landmark and just east of the small city park. In the summer Jazz in the Park is held here and in the winter it's decorated with lights and holiday displays. We like to take a ride downtown to see the lights during the holiday season. Available from the artist for $950.00

Moonscape

Original painting - Acrylic on canvas 12x16

This painting almost painted itself. I was in the zone, music playing and my brush just danced across the surface of the canvas until it was finished. I think I heard the frigid winds howling over the snow covered mountain while the baleful moon glowed above. I'm glad this wasn't a Plein Air painting. Available from the artist for $800.00

Snow Shadows

Original Painting - Acrylic on canvas 20x16

A crisp winter morning with the sun just rising over a snow covered park. Available from the artist for $950.00.

Juneau Park Milwaukee

Original Painting - Acrylic on canvas 9x12

This statue of Milwaukee pioneer, Solomon Juneau, stands vigil in a snow covered park overlooking Lake Michigan in downtown Milwaukee. Available for $600.00