Feb 6 Evening Sail Original Acrylic Painting on Antique Ceiling Tin Framed

Todays painting is for a soothing original acrylic on a piece of my antique ceiling tin. To read all about it or purchase then please click here.

Feb 5 Rain Clouds Person on Beach Original Art Painting

Todays painting is called "Rain Clouds" and is an original acrylic on wood panel 10x10. Check out the person on the beach, do you know who they are? If you would like to purchase this painting then please click here.

Feb 4 Cloudy Stormy Day With Sign of Hope Original Painting 10x10

SOLD! Ever have times in your life when it feels gloomy and sad and maybe even hopeless? I believe that faith is real and so in honor of faith I put a cross in the sky, a little reminder that when times get tough, that God is in charge and wants the best for you. Life will be OK.

Feb 3 Tonalist Minimalist Original Painting on Antique Ceiling Tin Framed

Todays painting is called "Solitude Night" and is an original acrylic on a piece of antique ceiling tin. Check out the unique texture of the tin and read more about my ceiling tin paintings please click here.

Feb 2 Lightning Field Original Art Farm Paintings 10x10

SOLD! Ever see a surprise lightning strike and glad you were in the car or house? That thought inspired this painting which is an original acrylic on wood panel 10x10.

Feb 1 Sunrise Sunset Original Painting 10x10 Lake Landscape

Todays painting is for a vibrant sunrise/sunset original acrylic painting on wood panel 10x10. To find more art or purchase this painting then please click here.

Jan 31 Beach Friends Seagulls Clouds Original Painting 10x10

Todays painting is for an original acrylic on wood panel 10x10. This features a lone person on the beach and seagulls in the sky I call "Beach Friends". It is always fun to feed birds whether it be seagulls, ducks, geese or the cardinals in the backyard. To find more of my art for sale or purchase this piece then please click here.

Jan 30 Original Acrylic Painting on Antique Ceiling Tin Farm Fresh Air

Todays original painting is called "Fresh Air", can't you just feel it, see it and smell it? Well, it might actually smell like varnish but you know what I mean. I put a small barn on the horizon for interest and scale. If you would like to see a closeup pic or purchase then please click here.

Jan 29 Original Art Painting on 100 Year Old Ceiling Tin Stormy Farm Landscape

Todays painting is called "Lightning Pastures" and is an original acrylic on antique ceiling tin. To see a larger pic or read more about my antique ceiling tin paintings then please click here.

Jan 28 Night Beach Lake Original Painting on Ceiling Tin Wood Frame Recycle

SOLD! Check out my original acrylic painting on antique ceiling tin. I left the border of the tin in it's original condition.

Jan 27 Minimalist Blue Dream Original Painting Beach Landscape 10x10

Todays painting is for a minimalist landscape full of serenity and moodiness. I put a landscape on the hoizon for interest an d scale. This is an original acrylic on wood panel 10x10. To check out a closeup pic or purchase then please click here.

Jan 26 Cotton Candy Clouds Landscape Original Painting 10x10

SOLD! Simple yet interesting is this original acrylic on wood panel 10x10.

Jan 26 Dramatic Stormy Beach Person on Beach Textured 18x18

SOLD! Wow, what a dramatic painting loaded with texture! This is an 18x18 original acrylic on wood panel. Check out the person on the beach, is that you?

Jan 25 Tornado Textures Landscape Original Painting Unique Color 10x10

SOLD! Looking for drama, texture, action and color in a painting? Then this one is for you! I call it "Freight Train A Comin" and features a scary tornado on the move. To see a closeup pic or purchase then please click here.

Jan 25 Beach Seascape Evening Moon Landscape Original Painting 18x18

This painting is a little larger than what I usually do...It is an original acrylic on wood panel, 18x18 called "Summer Evening". It is that time of year that I am getting tired of the cold weather and start dreaming of those warm summer nights! To see closeup pics or purchase then please click here.

Jan 24 Summer Storm Landscape Original Art Painting 10x10

SOLD! Check out the unique texture and dramatic sky in this original acrylic painting.

Jan 24 Sunrise Sunset Original Painting A Day Brilliant Color 10x10

Todays first painting is called "Sunset Passion" and is an original acrylic on wood panel 10x10. This painting is loaded with color and texture, don't pass it up! To see a close pic or purchase then please click here.

Jan 23 Tree in Winter Original Painting Vintage Ceiling Tin Painting

SOLD! Todays painting is for an original acrylic on a piece of antique ceiling tin that comes with a black wood frame. I sign and number each piece of tin out of 1000 pieces.

Jan 21 Seascape Ocean Seagulls Stormy Beach Original Painting 10x10

SOLD! Todays painting is called "Heavens Gate" and is an original acrylic on wood panel. Don't pass up this beautiful ocean landscape.

Jan 20 Serene Quiet Original Painting Landscape Beach 10x10

SOLD! Todays last painting is called "Quiet Beach" and is an original acrylic on wood panel 10x10. I sign the back of all of my paintings with my name, signature, year of creation, medium and substrate. This painting is a serene beach lake scene guaranteed to bring down your blood pressure.

Jan 20 Moody Tonalist Landscape Original Painting 10x10 Free Shipping

SOLD! Todays painting is called "Moody Shore" and is an original acrylic on wood panel 10x10.

Jan 10 Sunrise Sunset Vivid Original Painting 10x10

SOLD! This painting is called "Sky Brilliance" and is an original acrylic on wood panel 10x10. This is a soothing yet dramatic painting with it's beach/water composition verses the contrasting color of the orange and purple. To purchase this painting (free shipping) or find more of my art for sale then
please click here.

Jan 19 Beautiful Serene Beach Sky Scene Original Painting 10x10

SOLD! This beautiful painting is called "Cloud Light" and is an original acrylic on wood panel 10x10. I really love how the sky turned out and it was done with one pass of my brush. My rule is "if you like it then leave it" so I did.

Jan 18 Spiritual Beach Original Painting Angel in Sky Textured Original Painting

This painting is called "Blessed Beach" and is an original acrylic on wood panel 10x10. If you look closely you will see an angel in the sky. It just appeared as I was painting and just went with it. If you would like to purchase this special painting then please click here.

Jan 18 Nighttime Surreal Moon Lightning Original Painting 10x10

SOLD! The first of 2 paintings posted tonight is called "Night Clouds" and is an original acrylic on wood panel 10x10. This is a little on the surreal side with interesting texture.

Jan 17 Original Painting Angus Cattle Pasture Landscape

SOLD! Today painting is called "Big Sky Pastures" and is an original acrylic on wood panel 10x10. Check out the link for a sneak peek of the paintings

Jan 16 Tonalist Moody Landscape Original Painting on Antique Ceiling Tin

SOLD! The last painting tonight is an original acrylic on a piece of antique tin. I am always drawn to moody, minimalist landscapes with simple compositions so I thought I would try and paint one. I hope you like it too.

Jan 16 Big Sky Clouds Landscape on Antique Ceiling Tin Framed

SOLD! Todays painting is an original acrylic on ceiling tin framed, ready to hang.

Jan 15 Sunrise Morning Original Acrylic Painting on Vintage Ceiling Tin

SOLD! Todays painting is called "Sunrise Morning"and is an original acrylic on a piece of antique ceiling tin and comes framed ready to hang. If you are looking for a unique one of a kind piece of art then this is for you, the ultimate in salvage/recycling art!

Jan 14 Blue Night Birds on Wire with Clouds Original Painting

SOLD! My last painting today is for an original acrylic on wood panel 10x10 I call "Blue Night Birds". This subject matter is a little different for me and I am pleased with how it turned out, I hope you like it too! To see a closeup pic or find much more of my art for sale thenplease click here.

Jan 14 Original Painting on Antique Ceiling Tin Nighttime Farm

SOLD! Todays painting is an original acrylic on antique ceiling tin and comes ready to hang with a black wood frame. All of my tins are signed and numbered on the back as part of a ed edition series. To read more about my ceiling tins or purchase thenplease click here.

Jan 13 Dusk to Dawn Twilight Original Acrylic Painting 10x10

SOLD! This painting is called "Dusk to Dawn" and is an original acrylic on wood panel 10x10.

Jan 13 Minimalist Blue Day Original Painting on Wood Panel 10x10

SOLD! Todays first painting today is an original acrylic on wood panel 10x10 called "Blue Day". This is a serene painting guaranteed to bring your blood pressure down!

Jan 12 Vivid Sunrise Sunset Original Landscape Painting 10x10

SOLD! Check out this vibrant modern minimalist landscape painting. It is an original acrylic on wood panel 10x10. If you would like to see a closeup pic or purchase then please click here.

Jan 12 Minimalist Modern Landscape Original Painting 10x10

SOLD! Todays first painting is for an original acrylic on wood panel 10x10 minimalist painting.

Jan 11 Foggy Misty Morning Landscape Original Painting 10x10

Here is a serene misty foggy scene 10x10. This is also an original acrylic on wood panel. To purchase (only $75 including shipping) then
please click here.

Jan 11 Spring Landscape Thunderstorm Original Painting

SOLD! Todays painting is for a beautiful thunderstorm painting that reminds me of spring. It is an original acrylic on wood panel 10x10.

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.