With my career in recreation management, I was fortunate to live, work and paint in Switzerland, Germany and Australia; and various parts of the US. Since retirement, Jean and I have traveled in the US and to Eastern Europe, Africa and Iceland. All of our travels have presented wonderful opportunities for me to paint the local scenes. Here are examples of some of my watercolor paintings, created while traveling.
Along the Vltava, CZ, 15 x 22, original watercolor, $800
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Along the Vltava, CZ
15 x 22 inches, original watercolor, $800 The Vltava River meanders peacefully through the picturesque medieval town of Cesky Krumlov - a World Heritage Site in the Czech Republic. This painting was done from a sketch I did on the river bank. The Church of St. Vitas is on the right and the tall building in the middle is the Gothic Hradek round tower. While I sketched, local workmen were repairing a wall behind me. They were very curious to see what I was doing, so I invited them over to view my sketch as it progressed. In this painting I tried to capture the magical Old World flavor of this historic area. |
Icelandic inspiration. In 1000 AD, Icelanders voted to change from paganism to Christianity. In the early years, the Lutheran church was not established there. So, each local farmer built a church for their family and people in the surrounding area. Today you can see these churches a you travel through the remote countryside. Most of them look the same: painted white with red roofs. The churches are very picturesque, reassuring and welcoming. Here are two watercolor paintings from our Icelandic adventure.
This little owl lives in Chobe National Park, Africa. “The Journey” is based on gothic arches and vaulted ceilings I saw in European cathedrals.
I See You, prints available
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The Journey, prints available
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Here are some scenes from our travels in the US.
Crossed Sabers Ranch, 17 x 13, original watercolor, $200
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Inland Passage, prints available
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Memories II, prints available
In Our Element, prints available
More European travel scenes.
Stratford Upon Avon, 27 x 20, original watercolor, $450
Greek ruin sketch, 10 x 8, original pen & ink, $50
Inspired by my travel paintings? Contact me about purchasing original paintings or discussing a special commission of that favorite trip. Limited edition Giclee prints, Fine Art and greeting card reproductions are also available for purchase.
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Summer Evening in Cesky, prints available
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