Jan 10 Minimalist Highly Textured Farm Landscape 10x10

I love this clean, serene landscape that may have a simple composition but if you look closely you will see textures and a small farm on the horizon. Not a boring painting! To purchased this painting and find more of my art for sale then
please click here.

Jan 10 Vibrant Sky Original Art Beach Painting 10x10

Wow, this painting will keep your eye moving! It is an original acrylic on wood panel, 1ox10 and is only $75 and that includes shipping! To purchase or see a sneek peek of the paintings I will be listing this week then please click here.

Jan 9 Stormy Original Painting Landscape

SOLD! This painting is called "Hope on the Horizon" and is an original acrylic on wood panel. I like how the storm in clearing and the sun is peeking out. Sorry this painting is sold but I have 10 more to list starting tomorrow.

Jan 8 Folk Art Trees River Moon Original Painting 10x10

SOLD! Todays painting is for a bright, fun, folk art flavored original painting I call "Moonlight Reflections". To see a closup pic or purchase then please click here.

Painting Featured on Home Page of Fineartamerica.com Yeah!!

I just received an email from http://www.fineartamerica.com/ that my painting "Martini Night" is featured on their home page! How exciting! The painting is posted under my Dec 21st blog post below. Click on the link above in the next 24-48 hours to see my painting on the home page.

Jan 7 "Dandelion Fields" Original Painting 10x10

SOLD! Another painting I will show you is called "Dandelion Fields" and is an original acrylic on wood panel. Sorry this is sold but I will be listing more paintings next week.

Jan 7 Original Moody Minimalist Painting Antique Ceiling Tin

SOLD! Todays painting is for an original acrylic painting on a piece of antique ceiling tin. Each piece is signed and numbered on the back and treated as a limited edition of 1000.

Jan 6 Colorful Farm Fields Textured Original Painting

SOLD! Today painting is for an original acrylic on wood panel 10x10. Sorry this one is sold but I will be listing more in the near future so please stay tuned.

Jan 6 "Prairie Storm" Original Acrylic on Antique Ceiling Tin

SOLD! Todays painting is an original acrylic on actual 100 year old ceiling tin. Talk about recycling! I left the border of the tin naked, letting the original texture and character shine through.

Jan 5 Clouds Guardian Angel Landscape 10x10 Original Acrylic

SOLD! I didn't intend for a face to show up in the clouds when I started painting, but it did so I went with it. I thought it turned out pretty cool. Sorry this is sold but if you would like to see what I have for sale then please click on this link:
http://stores.ebay.com/FINE-ART-BY-ARTIST-TONI-GROTE?_rdc=1

Jan 4 Original Painting on Antique Ceiling Tin Tornado Landscape

Todays painting features an original acrylic on a piece of antique ceiling tin framed. If you would like to see a closeup pic or purchase then
please click here.

Jan 3 "Big Sky Pasture" Angus Cattle Landscape 10x10

Todays painting is for a vast landscape featuring warmer weather than is here in Iowa today. to see a closeup pic or purchase this 10x10 original acrylic on wood panel then please click here.

Jan 2 Thunderstorm Landscape Original Painting 10x10

SOLD! Todays second painting is called "Weather Warning"and is an original acrylic wood panel 10x10 featuring a scary storm and possible tornado.

Jan 2 Angus Cattle Cows Landscape Storm 10x10

SOLD! Happy New Years everyone! Heres to an awesome 2011, I hope all your dreams and goals come true!
I had a great holiday season celebrating with friends and family. But am now ready to get back into a routine so I can paint and post again.
Todays first painting is called "Thunderstorm Pastures" and is an original acrylic on wood panel, ready to hang.

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:

http://fineartamerica.com/featured/martini-night-toni-grote.html

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