Cellar Studio

My artistic enthusiasm was sparked during a recent trip to The Heller Homestead in Hellertown, PA http://www.sauconvalleyconservancy.org/ . I was there to enjoy a reception for a fellow artist. T...

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Bethlehem, Pennsylvania has a long and interesting history. Settled in 1740 by The Moravians, Bethlehem has continued to flourish. Since Bethlehem is my home town, I find great joy in recreat...

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Cat Nap When asked to do a commission from a photo, I am often dubious. But when my friend, Laura, showed me the image of her dear hubby asleep beside his beloved calico cat, I melted! This pai...

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"Sanctuary" ...Chestnut Hill Church painting is framed and ready to deliver...My thoughts regarding the composition are as follows... The spirit of a church transcends the bricks and mortar that...

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Say what you want about social media. Yes, I've been sent spam, unwanted ads, and all the other nasty pitfalls of internet communication. But, to me, the good greatly outweighs the bad. Since I ...

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House portraits are almost as much fun as people portraits to me. Sometimes there is a place so special in your memory, you just want to be able to go back there and relive the moments. My fr...

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"The Healer" Where do I begin? Our journey through life takes many turns. Some are chosen by us and others seem to appear before us quite by accident. I like to think there are no accidents ...

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The Lehigh Art Alliance 's 77th Annual Spring Juried Exhibition is underway with quite an impressive array of artworks. This event is being held at The Baum School of Art  in Allentown, Pennsy...

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"Living in Limeport" oil on panel Living in the country has many benefits. The evenings are dark and quiet, the birds sing all day long, and the seasons make themselves known in a way no cit...

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"Homespun" oil on panel 16"x12" Inspiration. Without it, we are lost. Inspiration can arise anywhere and most of the time, without warning. If you follow my blog, you know that I prefer to c...

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"Bringing Them In"  "Moss Brings Them In" A while back I told you about the sidewalk art show I had done in Emmaus, Pennsylvania . One of the highlights of that show was meeting a woman...

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"Lyla" oil on panel 6"x6" "Gracie" oil on panel 9"x12" I realize that there are many great artists out there who specialize in "pet" portraiture. By no means do I place myself in their c...

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I've done several commissioned paintings during the past twenty years or so. Sometimes, a person will want a painting done of their child or maybe their pet or perhaps a favorite place. This wi...

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"Everlasting" 16"x12" oil painting on panel If you are lucky, you may meet a few people along the road of life who enhance your journey. I felt this way when I met a lovely woman named Robi...

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"Country Garden" oil on panel 24"x18"  The Pennsylvania German Heritage Center on the campus of Kutztown University (my alma mater) has always fascinated me. When you have some time, read ...

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"It's Spring" "Fledgling" and "Barn Dweller" One of the things I like most about participating in art shows is the interesting people that you meet. Some of my most memorable friendships...

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Little Jack Daniels at 2 days old Jack and I at our Memorial Day picnic Jack as he appears now at 2 months old...so sweet! Our farm was blessed with the addition of a new baby goat k...

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"Lavender Lace" It all started on an early summer day as I was planning the garden on the side of our house. Daylilies are one of my favorite flowers and I was searching for a place to buy so...

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Last week was spent in Kutztown, Pennsylvania as part of "Alfresco! Plein Air Competition ". This event is sponsored by the Kutztown Community Partnership. For those of you who don't know, plein ...

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Collage of a Commonwealth is an exhibit of paintings and photos depicting Pennsylvania's United Way-funded programs. I am pleased to be one of five artists whose work will be included in the sho...

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My artist friends Some work in acrylics Rose instructing a fellow student Being an artist is a lifelong journey. My earliest memories are of drawing. Kindergarten was spent with a co...

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As you all know by now, I spend my time always alert to the possibility of a future painting idea. Driving through the countryside brings me the greatest inspiration. So, while I was busy wasting...

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I am so pleased to have been selected to exhibit two paintings in the annual " ART OF THE GARDEN" art show this year. "ART OF THE GARDEN" is a juried group exhibition of over 100 artists: pain...

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The completed painting, "Mending Wall" Original Oil 24"x18" I don't do this very often ... stop by a stranger's house and slip a note into their mailbox, I mean. But sometimes I just can't re...

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Nancy's beautiful table setting Nancy preparing for her guests Lovely coffee table setting Oprah is well-known for having her favorite things. I, too, have some favorite things and ne...

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