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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.

Nov 30 Nighttime Sailboat Original Painting on Antique Ceiling Tin

Todays painting is called "Guiding Light" and is an original acrylic on a piece of antique ceiling tin and comes framed with a black wood frame. Each one of my pieces is signed and numbered as a limited edition since I have an limited number of tins. To see closeup pics or purchase then please click here.

Nov 29 Red Landscape w Lots of Texture Minimalist


SOLD! Todays painting is for an original acrylic on wood panel with the sides painted black, ready to hang. The title is "Power Passion".

Nov 28 Realism Still Life Pear Original Painting 18x18


SOLD! I use to paint a lot of pears, and other still life of fruits and veggies so thought I would paint another one for old time sake. If you would like me to paint more of this subject matter then please let me know. This is an original acrylic on wood panel 18x18 and is priced at only $145 plus shipping, what a bargain for an original, one-of-a-kind painting!

Nov 27 Angus Cattle Cows Pasture Original Painting 10x10


SOLD! Todays painting is called "Summer Pasture" and is an acrylic on wood panel 10x10.

Nov 26 Beach Original Painting I Can Add Things for You!18x18

SOLD! Todays painting is called "Empowered Night" and is an original acrylic on wood panel with the sides painted black, ready to hang.

Nov 25 Moon Peek Original Nighttime Ocean Beach Original Painting

SOLD! Todays painting is for a beautiful nightime original acrylic 10x10 on wood panel i call "Moon Peek". I would be happy to add a tiny person or two on the beach if you like, just let me know.

Nov 24 Person Walking on Beach Original Painting


Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I hope this day is a true blessing for you.
Todays painting is for and original 10x10 acrylic on wood panel. Do you see the person walking on the beach, is that you? To purchase or find much more of my art then please click here.

Nov 23 Stormy Seas Ocean Original Painting 18x18


SOLD! Wow todays painting is full of drama, motion and texture. I hope you can see it in a side view (link below) where I showed the depth of texture. I tried to make it tall and stormy. This is a larger painting 18x18 original acrylic on wood panel. If you need a special gift I would be happy to write a short message on the back (which you provide) to your loved one.

Nov 22 "Holy Ghost" Spiritual Original Painting

SOLD! Todays painting is called "Holy Ghost" and is an original acrylic on a piece of antique ceiling tin. To see a larger pic or purchase then
please click here.

Nov 21 River Trees Original Painting on Antique Ceiling Tin

SOLD! Todays painting is called "River Trees" and is an original acrylic on a piece of my ceiling tin which comes signed, numbered and ready to hang.

Nov 20 Red Landscape Farm White Barn and Silo Original Painting on Antique Ceiling Tin

SOLD! Todays painting is called "Passion Fields" and is an original acrylic on a piece of antique ceiling tin. This comes framed, ready to hang with a black wood frame. Did you know I sell a lot of these tins as 10 year anniversary gifts?

Nov 19 "Rays of Hope" Clouds over Water Original Painting 18x 18

SOLD! Todays painting is called "Rays of Hope" and is an original acrylic on wood panel 18x18. Some times it is hard to get good pics of a painting and this is one time. I think the original looks better in person than in this pic.

Nov 19 Winter Trees Original Painting at Night 18x18


SOLD! Todays painting is called "Winters Approach" and is an original acrylic on wood panel 18x18. I tried to capture that time of year between fall and the first snow, kinda where we are now. Winter is inevitable here in Iowa I just hope it isn't as long as last winter!

Nov 18 Serene Peaceful Original Painting Landscape 18x18

SOLD! This painting is called "Misty Morning" and is a beautiful, peaceful original painting on wood panel 18x18.

Nov 18 Face Your Fears Original Painting Storm Lightning 10x10


SOLD! This is the first of 2 paintings I will be posting tonight. I call this "Face Your Fears" and you can see a lone person on the beach checking out the storm brewing in the distance. This is a 10x10 original acrylic on wood panel.

Nov 17 Stormy Landscape w Lightning Original Painting 10x10

SOLD! This painting is called "Thunderstorm Threat" and is an original acrylic on wood panel. The link will work alittle later tonight.

Nov 17 Seascape Beach Days Original Painting 10x10


This is the first of two paintings I will be listing tonight. They won't be available for viewing by the link until later tonight. This painting is called "Blue Skies Forever" and is an original acrylic on wood panel listed for only $65. If you would like to purchase a painting without going through ebay or etsy, just let me know. To see pics or purchase thenplease click here.

Nov 16 Tornado Twister Scary Storm Landscape Original Painting

SOLD! Wow, talk about the contrast in paintings I am listing today! One quiet and serene and the other, turbulent, and violent. This is an original acrylic on wood panel 10x10, ready to hang or easily framed. To see a closeup pic or purchase then

Nov 16 Winter Serenity Lone Tree w Snowflakes Original Painting


SOLD! This is the first of 2 paintings I will be posting tonight. I call this "Winter Serenity" and is an original 10x1o acrylic on wood panel. I would be happy to write a short message on the back from you to a loved one for a special gift.

Nov 15 Seascape w Clouds and Seagulls on Antique Tin Great 10 year Anniv Gift!


SOLD! Todays painting is for a peaceful original acrylic on vintage ceiling tin. Check out the seagulls, sailboat and puffy clouds. I could also add a person or two walking on the beach if you would like.

Nov 14 Nighttime Seascape Moon Light Original Painting on Ceiling Tin


Todays painting is for an original acrylic on a piece of antique ceiling tin framed, ready to hange with a black wood frame. I love this color blue and paired with the chocolate brown makes it a great piece for todays decor. To see a larger pic or purchase then please click here.

Nov 14 Original Painting on Ceiling Tin Moody Night

SOLD! Todays painting is called "Night Shadow" and is an original acrylic on a piece of antique ceiling tin framed. I love it when I go out at night and the moon is so bright it creates shadows on the ground. Sorry this painting is sold but I will be listing more this week....stay tuned!

Nov 12 Seascape Ocean Beach Fluffy Clouds Original Painting 18x18


SOLD! Well, it is snowing in Iowa now...and I am mentally getting ready for winter. ... I love this painting since it takes me out of the cold and brings me back to warm summer days at the lake... This is an original acrylic painting on wood panel 18x18. To see a closeup pic or purchase then please click here.

Nov 11 Red Surreal Folk Art Landscape w Trees Original Painting

SOLD! Todays painting is called "Drama Day" and is a vibrant acrylic on wood panel 18x18.

Nov 10 18x18 Highly Textured Fields with Red Barn Original Painting

Heres a beautiful original painting on wood panel 18x18 I call "Frosty Fields". The bottom of the painting is highly textured and very interesting to look at. If you would like to see larger pics or purchase then
please click here.

Nov 10 Ocean Person on Beach Clouds and Texture


SOLD! Todays painting is for an original acrylic on wood panel with a person on the beach 10x10. I call this "Ocean Light" but if you would like to purchase this for a gift then I would be happy to let you pick a title or I will put on a short message on the back for you at no extra charge.

Nov 8 Nighttime Modern Original Painting Tree Night Shadows

SOLD! Todays painting is called "Night Shadows" and is an original acrylic on wood panel 10x10. I love going outside at night and it being so bright from the moon that you can see shadows. It doesn't take much to entertain me!

Nov 6 Beach Walk People Ocean Seascape Original Painting


SOLD! Todays painting is called "Beach Walk" and if you look closely you will see a couple taking a stroll, is that you? This is an original acrylic on wood panel 10x10.

Nov 8 Minimalist Seascape Nighttime Ocean Beach Original Painting

SOLD! This painting is called "Silver Moon" and is an original acrylic on wood panel 10x10

Nov 8 Snowy Quiet Farm Landscape Lone Red Barn


SOLD! This is the first of 2 paintings I will be listing today. I call this "Silent Night, Quiet Night" and it features a lone red barn on a snowy winter night.

Nov 7 "Free Spririts" Original Painting Seascape Clouds Beach Everything!

This is a beautiful painting I call "Free Spirits" and is a larger 18x18 original acrylic on wood panel. I have been selling my art on ebay and am going to try Etsy. Anytime you would like to purchase a painting without going through ebay or etsy please let me know, that is not problem, I am happy to sell directly to you. To see larger pics or bid then please click here.