Dec 27 2nd of 2 Paintings Tornado Texture 10x10

SOLD! Here is a tornado painting that has a lot of action and movement. It is an original acrylic on wood panel 10x10.

Dec 27 Tornado Stormy Painting Original Acrylic 10x10


SOLD! Well, I have picked up my paintbrush again! I don't think I have painted for 3 weeks and I really miss it. The kids are still on vacation but I am hoping I can start creating/listing again. This painting is called "Spring Tornado" and is an original acrylic on wood panel.

Dec 24 Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!

I thought I would show you another painting from my past. But the main point of this post is to wish everyone Happy Holidays! I hope you are filled with love, joy and happiness during this special time of the year, Merry Christmas!

Dec 21 Folk Art Martini Cocktail Drinks Lemons Prints Available!


I have been busy getting ready for Christmas so my painting has been on the back burner. So I thought I would use this opportunity to show you some older paintings that I have done and also give you a link if you are interested in prints. To find more of my prints in ALL sizes then click on this link:

Dec 19 Modern Minimalist Tonalist Landscape on Antique Tin Framed


SOLD! Todays painting is for an original acrylic on a piece of antique tin. This comes signed and numbered as a limitied edition ceiling tin series. This painting is called "Tonalist Lake" and to see a larger pic or purchase then please click here.

Dec 17 Nighttime Farm Field Original Painting on Antique Ceiling Tin Unique!

Todays painting is called "Field Reflections" and is an original acrylic on a piece of vintage ceiling tin and comes framed, ready to hang. To see a closeup pic or purchase then
please click here.

Dec 16 Nighttime Minimalist Landscape w Texture Original Painting 10x10


SOLD! Todays painting is for a vibrant nighttime scene 10x10 original acrylic on wood panel called "Night Moves". I can personalize this with a short message you provide on the back.

Dec 15 Winter Tree Serene Daybreak Original Painting 10x10

SOLD! Todays painting is for a serene original acrylic on wood panel 10x10 I call "Winters Daybreak".

Dec 14 Blue Sky Cold Temp Original Farm Painting w Red Barn

SOLD! I hope you can feel the cold in this painting, it is definitely inspired by todays temperature in Iowa! As much as I love warmer temperatures I do have to admit the winter landscape is as interesting to me as a spring, summer or fall! Remember if you would like to purchase a painting but not purchase through ebay, just let me know.

Dec 13 Winter Tree Pretty Snowfall Original Acrylic 10x10


SOLD! Todays painting is called "Winter Tree" and is a pretty snowy scene with an unusual color palette.

Dec 12 Farmer Draft Horses Red Barn Original Painting and Prints!

Todays painting is for an original acrylic on canvas 18x24 I call "Old Timers". I got a new "toy" for Christmas... a 15 megapixel Canon camera! So I will be in the process of turning some of my paintings into digital images for prints. If you would like a print of this painting or to purchase the original then click on this link:

http://fineartamerica.com/featured/old-timers-toni-grote.html

Dec 10 Sailin w the Seagulls Original Painting on Antique Ceiling Tin Framed Unique!


Todays pretty painting is for an original minimalist seascape on antique ceiling tin. If you check out the closeup pic you will see a sailboat on the horizon and seagulls in the sky. This painting is guaranteed to bring your blood pressure down! To see that closeup pic or purchase then please click here.

Dec 8 Gentle Snow Farm Landscape on Antique Ceiling Tin Framed


Todays painting is called "Snowy Sunday" and is an original acrylic on ceiling tin. I left the original tin showing through, it is really cool! To see a closeup pic or purchase then please click here.

Dec 7 Minimalist Tonalist Moody Tree Original Painting 10x10


SOLD! I do have to admit this is one of my favorite kind of paintings.... simple, moody and uncluttered. It is an original acrylic on wood panel 10x10 called "Artful Reflection" .

Dec 6 "Moody Seas" Light-Filled Seascape w Texture 10x10 Original Painting

SOLD! Check out this dramatic original painting 10x10 on wood panel, ready to hang with the sides painted black, no frame necessary. I could add a sailboat on the horizon or two, or even a tiny person on the beach, just let me know.

Dec 5 Moody Farm Landscape Light Original Painting 10x10


SOLD! Todays painting is called "Green Meadow Light" and is an original acrylic on wood panel 10x10. Check out the unique textures and moody color palette.

Dec 3 Flowers n Watermelon n Vintage Mccoy Vase Original Painting 18x24


Todays painting is for an original acrylic on canvas 18x24 featuring a folk art style painting with daisys, watermelon, and mccoy vase on vintage tablecloth. I don't have a spot for this painting either so will be offering it for sale. I am also getting busy with the holiday season and hope to keep posting daily but might get a little slow at it in the next week or two. To closeup pics or purchase thenplease click here.

Dec 2 Yelloware Mixing Bowl n Pears Original Painting 18x24


Today's painting is for a special piece from my collection. I use to collect old yelloware bowls and they often became part of my subject matter for paintings. We recently moved and I don't have a space for it anymore so it needs a new loving home. This is an original acrylic 18x24 on canvas and listed for only $250 plus shipping. To see more pics or purchase then please click here.

Dec 1 Tornado Stormy Landscape Original Painting on Vintage Ceiling Tin

SOLD! Todays painting is for an original acrylic on a piece of antique ceiling tin framed ready to hang. I didn't paint the outside of the 100 year old ceiling tin, just left it naked.