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Confident but Cautious
20x24 OilThey best time to trap for furs was in winter, when animals' pelts were at their best. The trappers had to be skilled not only at hunting and trapping, but often at surviving in a harsh and dangerous environment.
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Stumped
14x11 OilEven a tracking expert can be stumped on rocky terrain.
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Looking for the Big One
12x16 OilYoung boys who were clever could catch a fish in the shallow ponds of creeks. They learned to contribute to family and tribe at a young age. This was their fun and sport.
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Not Close Enough
20x16 OilFresh meat was a welcome change from the dried pemmican, berries and roots which was the usual winter fare. It took great skill and patience to get close enough to the bison to bring one down with bow and arrow.
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Medicine Woman
12x9 OilWomen were experts in plants and roots and how to prepare them, not only for food but also for medicine, and the dog was a helpful companion. In recent generations of most cultures, this knowledge has sadly been lost.
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The Great Divide
30x40 Oil
SOLDBuffalo hunting was always a dangerous undertaking. Although the animals' eyesight was poor, their sense of smell was acute. The ditch between hunter and prey presented another obstacle.
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Ever Vigilant
14x11 OilAn Indian was always alert to his surroundings, and his companion dog even more so. A life of freedom and self-reliance entailed some risk, as it still does today.
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Confident Negotiator
9x12 Oil
SOLDThe birch bark canoe is a unique vessel designed and built by Native Americans. They became skilled at their use in all kinds of waters. In today's world, successful negotiations also take confidence, skill and finesse.
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A New Day Dawning
24x20 Oil
SOLDThe red blanket and rifle obtained through trade with the white man was a source of pride. Though it made him a target, in his own tribal territory he felt relatively safe, especially with his new weapon.
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Welcome Sight
30x40 Oil
SOLDA peaceful encampment was a reward to the successful hunters. One can imagine their eagerness to rest inside a warm tepee with family after a long day in the bitter cold.
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Resourceful Provider
30x24 OilMany Indians traded for items which made their lives more comfortable, hunting easier, and increased their ability to protect themselves. However, this friendly trading contributed to their eventual loss of independence.
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Changing Times
24x36 Oil
SOLDAt this time during the 18th century, trade with the white man made many clothing options available to these Woodland Indians. They enjoyed the variety of new materials and colors, but especially the weapons which made survival easier.
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Tracking Challenge
12x16 Oil
SOLDNatives were excellent trackers of game or an enemy, but tracks ending at the edge of a creek always presented problems.
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Last Light
9x12 OilI wanted to portray a feeling of peace and rest with this evening scene. As future generations of Native Americans lost their way of life, these scenes of contentment were only a memory.
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Unfamiliar Territory
24x20 Oil
SOLDApproaching a new shoreline always called for caution.
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Land Without Fences
20x16 OilThis Sioux Indian was still free to roam his homeland as he pleased, but the white man's fences would be another loss to their way of life.
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Omega Eyes
12x9 Oil2011 - New ANIMAL EYES series. Years ago, I painted animals in this style, primarily focusing on the eyes, "the windows of the soul".
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Show-Off
10x8 OilThis rooster is a "fancy breed" developed in Switzerland. Called the Appenzeller Spitz-hauben, it is their national bird, named after the frilly hats worn by Swiss women in the Appenzeller region. (2011)
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Enticing the Girls
10x8 Oil
SOLDWild turkeys' head colors are more pronounced in spring during mating season. I found them to be intriguing birds which made colorful subjects. (2011)
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Night Oil
12x9 Oil
SOLDBeautiful bird. My wife and I cut an adult out of barbed wire fencing on our neighbor's farm. It seemed to know we were helping; never tried to bite. We treated its wounds and turned it over to a licensed refuge. (2011)
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Zorro
10x8 OilAs cute as raccoons are, they were determined night predators to our chickens. To discourage them in the summer, I had to make stout screens for windows and doors in our chicken coop. (Our Rotties didn't like them either.)
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SOLDThese little fellows are always looking for an opportunity for a meal. My chickens were a great temptation to them, and it required vigilance on my part to protect the flock.
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First Taste of Spring
11x14 Oil2011 - I photographed this ewe at Greenacres Farm in Indian Hill (Cincinnati) in early spring, when the grass was just beginning to green up. She seemed to enjoy plucking the new growth. (2011)
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Peace in the Valley
11x18 Oil
SOLDMany neighbors at our Indiana farm raised cows for their own use or to sell to city folk who wanted grass fed, naturally raised beef. Most were small Mom and Pop farms which provided me with many picturesque subjects.
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View from Pfeiffer's Farm
16x20 OilI took the liberty of moving our neighbor's farmhouse to the same side as the barn, to have a better composition. I added the crows for interest; by this time of dusk, they were usually already in the trees.
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Creek Rock Symphony
12x16 OilCreeks have always fascinated me. I used this scene another time to depict an Indian boy fishing, because these pools were a perfect place to nab a good sized fish. (2011)
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Farewell to Autumn
24x36 OilMy wife and I happened on this dirt road after an early snowfall. The patterns in the road made for an interesting subject.
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Grand Finale
40x30 Oil
SOLDBig Indian Creek in Moscow, OH, at the height of color in autumn. A friend's daughter posed to convey the large size of these Sycamore trees which thrive near creeks.
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Pond Jewels
16x20 Oil
SOLDThis pond was at a park where I painted with other Cincinnati Art Club members.
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Scent in the Wind
20x24 OilA clever and adept survivor in all kinds of weather and terrain. Although usually hunting as a pack, I wanted to convey the wolf's focused attention to what he was picking up with his nose.
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Wary Lookout
20x16 OilWe saw lots of wild turkeys on our farm, especially after we cut hay. They came in droves and had a grasshopper feast. In winter, they had to scratch and forage, and life was not as easy for them.
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Abandoned
16x20 Oil
SOLDOur old broken pond boat made a great subject for several paintings.
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Colorado Pines
11x14 OilA valley scene during a winter trip for a group show in Vail. We remember driving on those exciting mountain roads, and seeing recently cleared signs of avalanches. However, the scenery from up high was breathtaking.
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A Time to Rest
30x24 Oil
SOLDThis snow covered corn row stubble made an artistic statement that "begged to be painted" ... a phrase often used by artists!
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The Brook Speaks
24x30 OilNorth Hogan Creek, as it curved along one of the hills at the base of our old farm. Our dogs loved to hike with us. We had trails cut through the woods for hiking and horseback riding.
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Treasured Relic
16x20 OilI found this old wagon on a neighbor's farm. It wasn't used anymore, but it was a family heirloom worth saving.
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Fiddle Fire
20x10 OilI sketched this violinist from a T.V. program. This gifted musician danced while she played, and I wanted to capture her movement.
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Daylily Ridge
10x8 PastelThis is one of the few pastels I've done, and I hope to do more of them. It gives me a nice break from oils. I did this from photos of my wife in a friend's garden.
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Reenactors at Play
14x11 Oil
SOLDI photographed these little girls at a Friendship, Indiana, Muzzle Loaders competition. There is also a "primitive" area where people dress to reenact this historical time period.
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Dancer at Taos Hacienda
18x14 Oil
SOLDMy wife and I visited an old, authentic hacienda at Taos, at the time of its yearly festival. Both old and young dancers in traditional clothing gave lovely performances.
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Romanian Peasant
12x9 Oil
SOLDI saw many such scenes as a youngster in Romania, when women pitched in with the farm work.
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New Harmony Carriage
9x12 OilA scene from the historic town of New Harmony, Indiana. The town goes all out for the artists every spring, when many come for a week of plein air painting and camaraderie, and to enjoy the galleries, shops, and great food.
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Still Life With Morel
16x20 Oil
SOLDWe had lots of morels on our farm, under the trees where the horses sometimes stood in the shade. Wish we could grow these in the city!
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Brass Peacock with Iris
24x12 OilAs with all my still lifes, I find objects around the house or at Flea Markets. I usually use silk flowers, since live ones don't do well under the lights.
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Sweet Interlude
16x20 Oil
NFSMy wife baked this muffin, and added a dollop of cooked cranberries for good measure.
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Tea from the Orient
20x16 Oil
SOLDWe found this figurine and vase at a great Flea Market near our farm in Brookville, Indiana.
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Plain Fare
18x24 OilThese vegetables were from our garden, and we still have the old crock. (Award winner at Indiana Heritage Art annual juried show in Nashville, IN.)
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Coffee Break
16x20 Oil
SOLDOne of several similar tabletop scenes with actual food. This received an award from the Hoosier Salon Annual Juried Show, Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis.
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Red, White and Blue
16x20 Oil
SOLDThis piece in in the collection of Robert Castellini, owner of the Cincinnati Reds. He has also collected some of my western pieces.
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Nobody's Perfect
12x16 OilIn order to cut down on grass mowing, I fenced out several fruit trees from our little orchard. They ended up in a horse pasture and bore blemished fruit. My wife put them on a mirror tray, and provided the title.
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Of the Earth
16x12 Oil
SOLDThis Romanian water pitcher was made of clay in the old country. I used it in several paintings.
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Self Portrait in Brass
16x12 Oil
SOLDAfter I set up this scene, I noticed that my image was on the vase. Still Lifes are fun - I am in control of the lighting and a comfortable environment! These flowers were from our garden and held up well.
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