Ken is a pastor. He and Kathleen love Jesus very much.

Oil on Canvas, 24″ x 30″ $850.00

Most of the time when my family has gone to the beach, the main activity is looking for sea shells. Each discovery is like finding buried treasure.

I discovered a painting I did over four years ago. I had forgotten I ever did it, but I was so intrigued I thought I should post it.

I was riding along the road at St. George Island, Florida. My mind was somewhere else. Suddenly, the view to my right caught my attention–a row of beach houses that were identical–except they were all different colors! I had to remember that scene and here it is.

We have a dogwood tree in our yard and is has absolutely beautiful blossoms. I decided to do a painting of them–I wanted to just let it flow–I squinted my eyes and allowed my brush to just do it’s own thing. Here’s what happened.

I love doing portraits. This is my very favorite president of the United States of America, Abraham Lincoln.

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I love doing portraits. This is President George W. Bush, the 43rd President of the United States. Rather than just trying to do his picture, I’ve tried to portray an emotion. I hope I’ve represented him well.

Sometimes when going to bed, the problem you’ve been struggling with escapes you. Then when you awaken, the answer suddenly flashes into your mind.