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Acrylic, 9”x12” Original
Along the Detroit riverfront here, as in many places near water, this scavenging rogue finds his meals from the leavings of fishermen or picnickers, or other river fare. The off-shore wind ruffles his feathers a bit, but he is undeterred!.
Original acrylic, 12”x12”
Acrylic, 12”x12” Original (sold)
Honorable Mention: West Virginia 2020 Division of Natural Resources Wildlife Calendar
Original color pencil, 9”x12”
The subject of this 8”x10” acrylic is a Western diamondback rattlesnake. (Sold)
Mini Art Print, 3"x3"
The Massasauga rattlesnake is an endangered reptile still found in some regions of Michigan. My original 3”x3” acrylic is sold, but I have some hand -retouched fine art prints, mounted on wooden tiles available that come with an easel.
Acrylic, 7”x9” Original, Michigan Duck Stamp Entry (2010)
Original acrylic on canvas wrap, 11”x14” Honorable Mention:
West Virginia 2021 Division of Natural Resources Wildlife Calendar
Original acrylic, 11”x 14”
Acrylic, 12”x12” Original
Colored Pencil and Pastel, 6”x9” Original
"Mallards at Ford" is my original drawing of two mallard ducks visiting a pond near the Ford Motor Company. It is done in a medley of color pencils and pastels. The live area is approximately 5-1/4" by 6-1/2" and is matted and presented in a clear plastic hanger frame ready to display on your wall. The finished size including the plastic sheath is 11"X14".
Bookmark art created in colored pencil
Acrylic, 3”x3” Original Mini-Portrait; “Eye of the Tiger”
Mini Art Print, 3”x3”
The gray wolf (Canis lupus), also known as the timber wolf, true wolf or western wolf is a canid native to the wilderness and remote areas of North America, Eurasia, and North Africa. There are estimated to be 3,800 gray wolves across Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin. (2017)
Acrylic, 3”x3” Original and Mini-Prints
My “Racoon” was an original 3”3” and also reproduced on canvas as mini-prints.
Acrylic, 7”x9” Original, Michigan Duck Stamp Entry (2019)
Acrylic, 12”x16” Original
Acrylic, 3"x3" Original
“Cheetah” This feline is the fastest land animal in the world, equipped by nature for the chase! It has slender body and long legs built for speed. These beautiful cats are considered "vulnerable" in terms of their specie's existence, and needs our involvement in protecting them. (SOLD)
Acrylic on illustration board, 8”x10” original
Acrylic, 3”x3” Original Mini-painting
Original acrylic on board, 8”x10”
Nine of previously painted 3”x3” acrylics on tiny canvases. I sell these with small wooden easels. Shown here are: Tiger, Black Bear, Cheetah, Massasauga Rattlesnake,Racoon, Raven, Red Fox, Timber Wolf, and Moose. (Same-size canvas prints mounted on wood tiles available for some paintings. Please inquire if interested.
Original Graphite Pencil, 9”x12”
Original color pencil drawing, 9”x12”
10”x14” Mixed Media
This was my accepted entry to the 2023 World Ocean Day juried exhibit at the Detroit Belle Isle Aquarium.
Acrylic, 8”x10”, Original (SOLD) Prints available (below).
Purchase: Winter Chapel Print
Original oil painting, 24”x36” on gallery wrap canvas
Original acrylic painting, 5”x7” (SOLD)
Original acrylic painting, 5”x7”, (SOLD) One of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula unique geological features.
Original acrylic painting, 5”x7” (SOLD) A winter scene in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
Original acrylic on canvas board, 5”x7” of St. Charles Bridge in Prague.
Purchase: St. Charles Bridge in Prague
Original acrylic painting, 12”x12” (SOLD) (Pyrus coronaria) Michigan's State Flower
Acrylic on Masonite Board
I snapped this shot during a trip with my son as he took part in the Herp Atlas Project, a survey of Massasauga rattlesnakes conducted by the Michigan Society of Herpetology. This image is of him enjoying a few solitary moments prior to starting out to search for snakes with his team members. (NFS)
Original acrylic paintings , 3”x3” (Available)
Acrylic 12”x16” Original
Trekking through the woods and back-roads, my son snapped this rather surreal view of the startling green projected in this scene.
Acrylic, 10”x10” Original
Purchase link to Etsy: “Black Eyed Susan” $130 Free Shipping
Acrylic on canvas, 12”x12” original (commission)
Acrylic, 11”x14” Original
My son attended college in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and often provided me with these personal images of his hikes through the Marquette area and elsewhere around the region.
A long time part of Detroit, Michigan history, the Belle Isle Casino. This is an original signed mixed media (acrylic/color pencil) styled sketch. Purchase link to Etsy: Belle Isle Casino $30
Acrylic, 8”x10” Original on Canvas Board
Purchase: Original, “Belle Isle Conservatory”
Purchase Print: “Belle Isle Conservatory” fine art print.
Oil, 16”x20” Original
On a trip to Vancouver, Canada (British Columbia) I observed the abundance of streams throughout the area and of course a view of the Pacific waterfront. This is one of those ‘side of the road” scenes that were so commonplace.
Acrylic, 10”x10” Original
Native Michigan flower. Common Spiderwort; Tradescantia ohiensis
Commissioned 11”x14” oil painting.
Commision: 11” x14” Acrylic
9”x12” Acrylic
I love dogs. I love all animals. They each have a personality of their own. Doing pet portraits is particularly satisfying for me. They bring me joy and often a pet portrait softens the loss of a pet when the inevitable comes. Here are some of my “best friends.”
If you are interested in a mini-portrait (3”x3” acrylic with easel), or any other size commission, please email me using the contact page of this site.
Use my contact page for inquiries about other commissions.
9”x12” Acrylic
8”x10” Acrylic
4”X6” Acrylic
10”x20” Acrylic
11”x14”, Acrylic
8”X10”, Acrylic
8”x10”, Acrylic
5”x7” Acrylic
5”x7” Acrylic
8”x10” Acrylic
5”x7” Acrylic
8”x10” Acrylic
This original painting of an Australian Shepherd in action is available on Etsy.
5”x7” Acrylic
8”x10” Acrylic
Yes, that was really the cat’s given name. The unique setting was requested and presented me with one of my more unusual painting challenges.
11”x14” Acrcylic
Acrylic on canvas, 5”x7”
Colored Pencil, 8”x10” Original
Portrait Trio; (middle) Cassius, 8”x10” Acrylic;(left) Koko and (right) Iggy, 3”x3” Mini-paintings in acrylic
Acrylic on Canvas, 8”x10” Original
Pet Portraits all measuring 3”x3” in acrylic
Pet Portraits all measuring 3”x3” in acrylic
Pet Portraits all measuring 3”x3” in acrylic
Pet Portraits all measuring 3”x3” in acrylic
Pet Portraits all measuring 3”x3” in acrylic
Acrylic on Canvas, 9”x12” Original
Acrylic on canvas, 16”x20”
Original acrylic, 5”x7”, on canvas board
Original pastel, 10’x14”
8”x10” Acrylic
8”x10” Acrylic
8”x10” Acrylic
5”x7” Acrylic
5”x7” Acrylic
8”x10” Acrylic
5”x7” Acrylic
8”x10” Acrylic
5”x7” Acrylic
5”x7” Acrylic
8x10” Acrylic
8”x10” Acrylic
3”x3” Acrylic
8”x10” Acrylic
8”x10” Acrylic
8”x10” Acrylic
5x7” Acrylic
8”x10” Mixed Media, Pastel, Pencil & Acrylic
5”x7” Acrylic
9”x12” Acrylic
9”x12” Acrylic
5”x7” Acrylic
5”x7” Acrylic
5”x7” Acrylic
8”x10” Pencil
3”x3” Acrylic
3”x3” Acrylics
3”x3” Acrylic
3”x3” Acrylic
Water has held a fascination throughout the eons with its unending and living, morphing waves of changing emotions. Its range of feeling range from contemplative placidity to angered rage. Civilizations have always spawned near water because of its life-giving energy.
Original acrylic on canvas gallery wrap, 5”x7”
Original acrylic, 8”X10”, Friends Goodwill Michigan Tall Ship (Sold)
Acrylic, 8”x10” Original
Here is the third (in a series of three) paintings that stem entirely from my imagination. Each one is meant to simulate some human emotion or situation in the language of waves. “Water Emotion III” is available for sale.
Original acrylic, 10”x20” on canvas gallery wrap. South Haven Pierhead Light in Storm
Acrylic, 12”X16”, Original (SOLD)
Original acrylic, 10”x20” on canvas gallery wrap. South Haven Pierhead Lighthouse Lightning Strike
Acrylic, Original
Acrylic, Original
Acrylic, 8”x10” Original
“Water Emotion I” is one of a series of three paintings depicting my own imaginary interpretations of how waves might react if they were able to express emotions or other states of mind.
Acrylic, 8”x10” Original
This image, “Water Emotion II”, (one of series of three) is entirely generated out of the musings of my imagination. I wished to embody various emotions as they might be expressed by the waves if they were able to consciously communicate a particular feeling.
Oil, Original 16”x20” (NFS)
Oil, Original 20”x24” (NFS)
Original acrylic on canvas gallery wrap, 5”x7”
11”x14” Acrylic
12”x16” Oil
I love Michigan with its many lakes, streams, rivers, and wildlife which are primary subjects of my work. My art explores and advocates for the protection of water resources. Environmental themes and my passion for animals and nature are prominent in my creations. Visit my social media links using the icons shown at the bottom of each page. Thank you for visiting!