Did you know that each full moon in every month has a name? January's full moon is named Wolf Moon. This name was given by the Native Americans as they heard the howling of hungry wolves lamenting the scarcity of winter food. Old Moon and Ice Moon have also been used...

This is the largest abstract painting in my mountain series. Rocky Mountain Red measures 18"x 36". The wooden frame is a window from an old Victorian house here in Helena. I'm particularly drawn to the red and oranges. These colors appear often in a Montana sky. As I...

Today Abstract Painting #4 was finished after many layers of acrylic paint. This painting evolved over several days and with many different color combinations. The background was built first with layers and layers of tissue paper an glue allowing a highly textured...

Abstract # 3 is now finished. This original acrylic painting reminds me so much of the vibrant colors that are always on display by Mother Nature in Yellowstone Park. Montana is full of a wide variety of natural wonders in her mountain regions. If you have ever been...

Abstract #2 is framed in a very old antique wooden frame decorated with intricate carving. I found this frame at an estate sale here in Helena. This frame is one of my favorites because of it's detail and antique black finish. The painting is highly textured creating...

This highly textured painting was inspired from a photo I took on my drive down to Salt Lake City in November. There are some beautiful rugged rock formations along Interstate 15. They are massive and full of character and beauty both of which can stir the human...

This wood cut out was commissioned by a good friend who lives in Houston Texas. The house belonged to my friends son and daughter in law. They recently sold the house in order to move to a new job and home in California.It was their going away present. I had a lot of...

Fideller White, my handsome great grandfather, is the subject of my new abstract painting. My nephew Patrick commissioned me to create this painting housing an old photograph of Fideller. Patrick finds this unique Montana settler an inspiration to his writing....

May the love and grace of Jesus Christ be poured out upon you this holy and blessed Christmas Tide. I hope all of you who stop by my blog find time to reflect on the gift of Christmas and the love that has been given you to share with others. May the world shine a bit...

This Cross was a commissioned piece I completed this week for The Nest Early Learning Center for children in Hoboken, New Jersey. They ordered it for the season of Epiphany which follows the Christmas season. The children gather each day to hear stories of God's grace...