Seascape painting "Neptune's Finger"

Neptune's Finger

Original painting - Acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas 24x36

There is a rock formation in Cabo San Lucas that inspired this painting. Other than the rock itself, the rest was pure imagination. Available from the artist for $1200.00

Celebrating the Heart-land

My sister's 172 page book of poetry is now available. This exquisite collection of poems, stunning photographs, and a cover featuring one of my paintings, is a book you will enjoy reading over and over again. Linda is an artist that paints with words and she creates beautiful images on the canvas of your mind. Click on the caption above the book for a link to her Jericho Creek Farms website with ordering information. While you're there check out photos of their Morab horses. - Tom

Grand Opening

Grand Opening

Original painting - Acrylic on canvas 16x8

This is my favorite cork remover! It makes even a cheap bottle of wine look important. Gallery wrapped canvas ...no frame required. Available from the artist for $250.00

Here's a few activities @ River Birch Gallery; Acrylic painting classes on Thursdays and Life Drawing on Mondays.

Abstract painting - Harbor Lights

Harbor Lights

Original Painting - 20x24 Acrylic on canvas

The blues are actually a richer tone than I was able to capture with the camera. Available from the artist for $500.00

City Lights

CityLights

Original Painting - 20x16

This is another painting in the ongoing "City at Night" series. I wanted to convey the impression of city lights through a wet windshield. SOLD

City night scene, "Chicago at Dusk"

Chicago at Dusk

16x20 Original painting - Acrylic on canvas

This painting began as a demonstration for my art classes at River Birch Gallery and was later completed in my studio. chicago canvas prints

 

City night scene, "Chicago Night"

 Chicago Night

24x20 Original - Acrylic on stretched canvas

I love city night scenes and I have since I was very young. I did many watercolor paintings of the subject, but I never could quite achieve the effects I wanted. Acrylics are the perfect media for this subject and I intend to create many more semi-abstract paintings of the city lights glittering like stars in the sky. chicago paintings

Stonehenge, "Megalitic Monuments"

Megalithic Monuments

16x20 Original - Acrylic on stretched canvas

This painting is based loosely on the stone monuments at Stonehenge. I never realized that there are many other similar ancient sites around the world. Available from the artist for $640.00

River Birch Gallery

Dick & Marcy Gay viewing the show

My paintings on display at River Birch Gallery in Burlington, Wisconsin. Sculptures are by Richard Arfsten.

Fantasy painting Fairy, "Angie"

Angie

16x20 original - Acrylic on Canvas

This is a painting of my grand daughter in her ballet outfit. Added the fairy wings for the fun of it. NFS

Fantasy Surrealism, "Back to the Basics"

Back to the Basics

24x36 Original - Acrylic on Canvas

This post-apocalyptic scene set amidst the bombed-out ruins of a city shows a return to a simpler lifestyle. Available from the artist for $800.00

Abstract painting - Hidden Gesture

Hidden Gesture

24x36 Original - Acrylic on canvas

Here's a bit of a departure from my usual style. Although, if you saw my work in the 60's and 70's you wouldn't be surprised at all. I've always painted "Traditional with a twist" in a realistic style, but I was also known for my large abstract paintings. It was very refreshing to switch styles for this retro-painting and I know that there will be more abstracts to follow.

Bird painting, "Early Flight"

Early Flight

20x24 Original - Acrylic on canvas

Sunrise in the marsh! Available from the artist for $900.00

Skyscraper

 Skyscraper

30x40 Original - Acrylic on canvas

The man-made skyscrapers are dwarfed by nature's towering cloud formation.

White Elk Spirit

White Elk Spirit

16x20 Original - Acrylic on stretched canvas

The White Elk became her spirit guide and spoke to her in a vision.

Balloon Painting, "Out of the Clouds"

Out of the Clouds

20x24 Original - Acrylic on stretched canvas

In this painting a crew of four plus a goose are soaring through the clouds following a river far below. Available from the artist for $600.00

Surrealism and Fantasy, "Rocket Kitty"

Rocket Kitty

24x30 Original - Acrylic on stretched canvas

Rocket Kitty is the name of a game my brother Roger invented that involves house cats, countdowns, and launches. Enough said! Here our drama queen shivers on an asteroid orbiting in space, unaware that her cat is caught in the gravitational pull of a moon. She should have kept a tight grip on the leash. Available from the artist for $1200.00.

Balloon Painting, "Solo Flight"

Solo Flight

16x20 Original - Acrylic on Canvas

Pennant and American flag flying, the balloon soars towards the setting sun with a lone star or satelite shining in the west. Available from the artist for $600.00

Fantasy painting, "Stone Garden Lion"

Stone Garden Lion

20x24 Original - Acrylic on Canvas

The "living eyes" of the stone lion flower planter follow the victorian woman strolling through the garden. Available from the artist for $960.00.

Cloud formation, "Skywatch"

Skywatch

20x24 Original - Acrylic on Canvas

Tiny figures watch a dramatic evening cloud display.

Harp Player, Harpist

The Harpist

16x20 Original - Acrylic on Canvas

This talented young woman performed for a wine dinner at B.J. Wentkers in Burlington, Wisconsin.

Balloon Painting, "Rally Over Castle Rock"

Rally over Castle Rock

20x24 Original - Acrylic on stretched canvas

The only thing better than a hot air balloon is four of them! I think they look like brightly colored Easter Eggs floating in the sky. Available from the artist for $900.00

Fantasy painting, "Peace With Honor"

Peace with Honor

24x30 Original - Acrylic on stretched canvas

This warrior princess flies the white flag of surrender but also holds her unsheathed weapon aloft. Available from the artist for $1200.00.

Fantasy painting, "Bathing the Royal Elephant"

Bathing the Royal Elephant

20x24 Original - Acrylic on Canvas

I painted this in the tradition of the European bucolic landscapes but featuring Wisconsin milk cows and an African elephant. Available from the artist for $900.00

Native American

Totems

24x36 Original - Acrylic on canvas
The tidal wave symbolizes the tide of white settlers that swept away the proud heritage of the Native Americans. The braches on the totem poles indicate a living and growing culture.

Fantasy painting, "UFO Sighting"

UFO Sighting

16x20 Original - Acrylic on Stretched Canvas

An antique flying saucer with coal burning engines is polluting the pristine air of a national park. 

Balloon Painting, "Above the Dragon's Teeth"

Above the Dragon's Teeth

20x24 Original - Acrylic on canvas

The Dragon's Teeth Mountains are a fictional mountain range in the Shannara book series by Terry Brooks. I haven't actually read the books but I liked the name, and this is how I envisioned the mountains looking. Of course I had to have a hot air balloon sailing above them. hot air balloon canvas prints

Central Park, "Winter Walk in Central Park"

Winter Walk in Central Park

20x16 Original - Acrylic on stretched canvas

I wanted to capture the solitude of the park in winter with the gleam of the headlights indicating the heavy traffic just beyond the snow covered oasis.

Balloon Painting, "Flight of the Swan 3"

Flight of the Swan 3

20x24 Original - Acrylic on stretched canvas

This is the third painting in an ongoing series featuring the intrepid "Swan" hot air balloon. So far I have painted the Swan flying at morning, midday, and dusk.
Balloons, to me, represent freedom and escapism from everyday life and also adventure. Available from the artist for $900.00

Fantasy painting, "Bumbershoot"

Bumbershoot

16x20 Original - Acrylic on stretched canvas

This dapper fellow is sitting on the roots of an enormous tree in a rain storm protected by his umbrella. Why? ...I couldn't say.

Water Spout Peril

"Water Spout Peril"

This Painting seemed to paint itself. I watched it evolve as I went. I had no preconceived idea as I began, and the romanticized drama played out through my brush. It reminds me of the victorian morality paintings that show man's helplessness against the forces of nature. I like it. 

Nude Painting, "Nude with Pillow"

Nude with Pillow

12x16 Original - Acrylic on Canvas

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Holy Hill, "Winters Eve at Holy Hill"

"Winter's Eve at Holy Hill"

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White Buffalo

White Buffalo Spirit
20x24 Original - Acrylic on Canvas

According to Native American legend, the return of the white buffalo signifies a thousand years of peace. I chose to represent the legend with the dawn of a new day and white doves to represent peace.

Sunset, "Skyscape"

Skyscape

30x40 Original - Acrylic on Canvas

Gallery wrapped with painted sides so a frame is not necessary. Available from the artist for $1500.00

Fantasy painting, "Outdoor Concert"

Outdoor Concert"

30x40 Original - Acrylic on Canvas

Music soothes the savage beast and here is an example of that truism. There is also an active volcano and a view of Earth in the sky. Available from the artist for $1500.00

Nude Painting, "Maria"

"Maria"

16x20 Original - Acrylic on Canvas"

The bright yellow drape of material is almost sculptural and is meant to create a path for the viewer upwards toward the figure. Available from the artist for $640.00

Mardi Gras Woman

"Mardi Gras Woman"

click here 24x36 Original - Acrylic on Canvas

The fog swirls about this Mardis Gras reveler in her elaborate feathered mask. Available from the artist for $1200.00

Balloon Painting, "Letting Go"

"Letting Go"

16 x 20 Original - Acrylic on Canvas

A victorian woman with umbrella watches the balloon she released as it floats away.

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Fantasy painting, "Lake Spirit"

"Lake Spirit"

16x20 Original - Acrylic on Canvas

I like the mood of this painting that features a ghostly apparition rising from the waters of a northern lake. This painting is available from the artist for $900.00.

Home Before Dark

"Home Before Dark"

20x24 Original - Acrylic on Canvas

It's raining cats and dogs and apparently children too! I remember being told as a child to be home before dark. If you came home after the street lights came on, you were in big trouble. Available from the artist for $900.00

Angel Painting, "Fallen Angel - Despair"

"Fallen Angel - Despair"

24x30 Original - Acrylic on Canvas

This painting is one of the three paintings in the "Fallen Angel" series. The androgynous winged figure has fallen to the ground in utter despair surrounded by the somber forest.

Sunset, "End of Day"

"End of Day"

18x24" click here Acrylic on Canvas

Just as the setting sun signifies the end of day the hooded figure of Charon with his staff is waiting to ferry souls across the river Styx at the end of our mortal days.

Fantasy painting Vikings, "Discovery of America"

"Discovery of America"

click here 36x48" Acrylic on Canvas

Being of Nordic descent, I have always enjoyed the theory that the Vikings were actually the first to discover and visit America. In this version the long boats can fly and the women are the warriors. There is also a subconcious level to this painting that I explain on my website.