Millie & Billie Roundbottom: The adopted twins of Fred & Anna Roundbottom.
Millie & Billie's parents had already passed away in a farming accident
when this photo was taken in 1893.
Fred & Anna, prominent residents in the community, were without children
so they were happy to accept the little ones.
They were very good parents who promoted the Santa tradition in their home.
This photo was titled " Millie & Billie waiting for Santa on Christmas Eve".
My question is this: If they are waiting for Santa, why didn't Fred & Anna
tell them that he wouldn't be coming down a chimney with a blazing fire?
THIS IS MY HOLIDAY GREETINGS TO ALL !!!
p.s. but don't have a fire in the fireplace on Christmas Eve!
Millie & Billie Roundbottom: The adopted twins of Fred & Anna Roundbottom.
Millie & Billie's parents had already passed away in a farming accident
when this photo was taken in 1893.
Fred & Anna, prominent residents in the community, were without children
so they were happy to accept the little ones.
They were very good parents who promoted the Santa tradition in their home.
This photo was titled " Millie & Billie waiting for Santa on Christmas Eve".
My question is this: If they are waiting for Santa, why didn't Fred & Anna
tell them that he wouldn't be coming down a chimney with a blazing fire?
THIS IS MY HOLIDAY GREETINGS TO ALL !!!
p.s. but don't have a fire in the fireplace on Christmas Eve!
Purchase securely for $135.oo + shipping
Read of the discovery of Appletree Hollow.
Read the entire Appletree Hollow story here.
I had a lot of fun doing this one; doing an "action" painting like Pollock, only in a very small scale.
Paul Jackson Pollock (January 28, 1912 – August 11, 1956) was an influential American painter and a major force in the abstract expressionist movement.
SAVE $15.oo on this SPECIAL HOLIDAY PRICE
Purchase securely for $139.95 + Shipping
I had a lot of fun doing this one; doing an "action" painting like Pollock, only in a very small scale.
Paul Jackson Pollock (January 28, 1912 – August 11, 1956) was an influential American painter and a major force in the abstract expressionist movement.
SAVE $15.oo on this SPECIAL HOLIDAY PRICE
Purchase securely for $139.95 + Shipping
My version of Wee Willie Winkie with his Teddy on Xmas eve.
Did you know the origin of the Wee Willie Winkie?
The explanation of the words to Wee Willie Winkie was to teach children to associate every day tasks with their own lives. Before the days of the wireless, television and the Internet great reliance was put upon the Town Crier to pass on the latest news and information. 'Wee Willie Winkie' was the children's version of the Town Crier! The author of the poem was William Miller (1810 - 1872) and the first publication date of the words to Wee Willie Winkie was in 1841.
My version of Wee Willie Winkie with his Teddy on Xmas eve.
Did you know the origin of the Wee Willie Winkie?
The explanation of the words to Wee Willie Winkie was to teach children to associate every day tasks with their own lives. Before the days of the wireless, television and the Internet great reliance was put upon the Town Crier to pass on the latest news and information. 'Wee Willie Winkie' was the children's version of the Town Crier! The author of the poem was William Miller (1810 - 1872) and the first publication date of the words to Wee Willie Winkie was in 1841.
A couple of young guys with a great bold painting inspired by Franz Kline.
(1910 – 1962) Kline was the American painter mainly associated with the Abstract Expressionist painters.
Save $15.oo on this SPECIAL HOLIDAY PRICE
Purchase securely for $139.95 + Shipping
A couple of young guys with a great bold painting inspired by Franz Kline.
(1910 – 1962) Kline was the American painter mainly associated with the Abstract Expressionist painters.
Save $15.oo on this SPECIAL HOLIDAY PRICE
Purchase securely for $139.95 + Shipping
Just had to do a museum piece with one of my favorite artists, Edward Hopper. I actually know these two guys and when I ran into them at the museum they posed for me. They were actually looking at a painting of a guy standing on the ledge of a tall building.
I also thought of naming this one "Missing the View", which seems to be the point.
SPECIAL HOLIDAY PRICE SAVES YOU $15.oo
Purchase securely for $140.oo + Shipping
Young girl viewing a panoramic view of Monet's Water Lilies painting.
]]>Young girl viewing a panoramic view of Monet's Water Lilies painting.
]]>Reginald Biggs: Infantry soldier in the Civil War
Was born in Germany in 1843 and arrived at Appletree in 1845 where he learned the cooper’s trade (making large wooden casks) from his father. However, it proved so injurious to his health that he was compelled to seek other means of livelihood.
Reginald Biggs: Infantry soldier in the Civil War
Was born in Germany in 1843 and arrived at Appletree in 1845 where he learned the cooper’s trade (making large wooden casks) from his father. However, it proved so injurious to his health that he was compelled to seek other means of livelihood.
He became a very proud and determined young man, and on August 14, 1862, at only 19 yrs. of age, he enlisted in Company F, One Hundred and Sixth regiment, Ohio volunteer infantry, which I assume is when this photo was taken. He served two years, taking part in several prominent engagements, and was captured and held prisoner for a short time. After his return, he became a brakeman on the old Marietta & Cincinnati railroad. In Sept, 1872, while engaged in the always hazardous work of "braking," he met with an accident, which put an end to his career as a railroader. He rallied, however, and sent himself to learn telegraphy. After mastering this useful accomplishment he worked as an operator for a year, and then abandoned the "ticker" to become interested in the development of coal and clay lands in Jackson and Vinton counties. This finally led him to return to Appletree and build a coal furnace.
Purchase securely for $135.oo + shipping
Read of the discovery of Appletree Hollow.
Read the entire Appletree Hollow story here.
A little larger painting for a new shadow bike but this time there is a hint of the arrival of it's owner.
]]>A little larger painting for a new shadow bike but this time there is a hint of the arrival of it's owner.
]]>A shiny red bike waiting for it's owner at the grocery store.
]]>A shiny red bike waiting for it's owner at the grocery store.
]]>I am one of those book people. Books for reading,books for sketching and books for reference. Here is a stack of my old sketch and reading books sitting on a shelf in my studio.
Purchase securely for $155.oo + shipping
]]>I am one of those book people. Books for reading,books for sketching and books for reference. Here is a stack of my old sketch and reading books sitting on a shelf in my studio.
Purchase securely for $155.oo + shipping
]]>Another larger work of the beautiful Ohio hills. I had to include the fuzzy
tall grass seeds......I use to call them woolly worms when I was a kid.
Purchase securely for $155.oo + shipping
]]>Another larger work of the beautiful Ohio hills. I had to include the fuzzy
tall grass seeds......I use to call them woolly worms when I was a kid.
Purchase securely for $155.oo + shipping
]]>I always enjoying my trips through the hills of southern Ohio in the fall. I never seem to get tired of the lush full color that mother nature so proudly displays.
]]>I always enjoying my trips through the hills of southern Ohio in the fall. I never seem to get tired of the lush full color that mother nature so proudly displays.
]]>It was a beautiful day at the Columbus Museum of Art. I spent some time in the sculpture garden. It was so relaxing to view the sculptures near the pond. A perfect fall day; the leaves were just beginning to get some color. The larger canvas gave me more of the open feeling of the garden that I felt.
]]>It was a beautiful day at the Columbus Museum of Art. I spent some time in the sculpture garden. It was so relaxing to view the sculptures near the pond. A perfect fall day; the leaves were just beginning to get some color. The larger canvas gave me more of the open feeling of the garden that I felt.
]]>A young woman found the sculpture garden to be a perfect place to do a little studying. It was a beautiful fall day. I loved the reflection of the bronze sculpture and trees in the pond. After a few sketches, I came up with this image.
]]>A young woman found the sculpture garden to be a perfect place to do a little studying. It was a beautiful fall day. I loved the reflection of the bronze sculpture and trees in the pond. After a few sketches, I came up with this image.
]]>When I saw these shadows from a group of bicycles parked near a cafe, it made me think of friends gathering together for some conversation.
Purchase securely for $165.oo + shipping (NEW HOLIDAY PRICE)
]]>When I saw these shadows from a group of bicycles parked near a cafe, it made me think of friends gathering together for some conversation.
Purchase securely for $165.oo + shipping (NEW HOLIDAY PRICE)
]]>