I am Honored! One of my Paintings Hangs in Karadah, a Political Subdivision Baghdad Iraq

A few weeks ago Lt. Col. Rick Burns of Elk Horn, Iowa, member of the Army Reserve 418th Civil Affairs Battalion of Belton, Mo contacted me about purchasing a painting that represented Iowa. He is a an Army civil affairs officer who has been working in Iraq serving as a liaison between the U.S. Army and Iraqi civilians. Rick presented "Quiet Fields" to the Karadah District Council on Oct. 27. It's now hanging in the council's hall, which was the palace of a daughter of former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein.

I want to send a HUGE thank you to Lt. Col Rick Burns. Thank you for your service and I am glad to hear you made it to the USA safe and sound.

God Bless!
Toni

To read an article written by Butch Heman (thank you Butch!) of the Daily Times Herald, Carroll, Iowa, please copy/paste this link into your browser (I couldn't figure out how to get a live link): http://www.carrollspaper.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=6982

Nov 13 Original Seascape with Lone Person Painting

SOLD! Today's painting is for a sweet gem of a painting I call "Beach Memories". We are getting ready for winter and warm days at the lake are just memories now :(

This is an original acrylic painting on paneled hardboard 6x6. I have this listed as a buy it now for only $45 (including shipping). If you would like to see more pics or buy then please click here.

Nov 12 Original Painting Hereford Cow "Do I Look Fat?"

SOLD! Today's painting is for one of my favorite paintings. This is a 16x20 on masonite (you will need to frame it). I took the reference photo for this painting one summer day when I was driving around. She definitely gave me the "cow stare". I titled it "Do I Look Fat?" I am sure you could come up with some funny titles too.
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Nov 11 Spring Time Painting Angus Cows

SOLD! Today's painting features a spring time scene featuring a small herd of angus cattle. This painting comes framed and is painted on tin. If you would like to see larger pics then please click here.

Nov 11 Veterans Day

I usually just post paintings to this blog and not much else but I have to make an exception and acknowlege all the veterans and service men and women serving in the military. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. I can't imagine being away from loved ones and fighting a war. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart. May God bless you!

Nov 10 ORIGINAL ACRYLIC PAINTING 2 PEARS LARGE 20X20

Today's original painting is for a gorgeous acrylic pear painting 20x20 on cradled hardboard. The sides are painted so no frame is necessary. If you would like to purchase this painting for $195 including shipping then please click here.

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Nov 9 ORIGINAL PEAR PAINTING!

I will be listing a pear painting today, Mon and Tues then list a couple of hereford cows paintings. I can never stick to one subject and or style! This is a gorgeous 18x24 original acrylic pear painting on cradled hardboard. My brother is making me these wonderful hardboard panels, they are beautiful to paint on! If you are an artist and interested in more info, please contact me. I do offer prints of this painting as well, to find those please click on the Imagekind banners on the right or if you would like to purchase the original then please click here.

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Nov 8 VIBRANT RED STORMY LANDSCAPE W RED BARN TEXTURE

SOLD! Today's painting is for a dramatic red landscape with a very stormy feel! I have this listed as a buy it now on ebay for only $49.50 (including shipping). This would be a great gift for someone you know or isn't it about time you treat yourself? To purchase please click here.

Nov 7 Need a Unique Personalized Gift?

I have been painting my original watercolor snowman families for many years now. I usually only sell them locally but thought I would offer them on-line via my snowman family blog.

Each snowman family is made up special for you according to your requests and information. They are an excellent gift, especially for the snowman lover! If you would like read more about them and see more examples then please go to my blog: www.snowmanfamilies.blogspot.com

Nov 6 TONALIST LANDSCAPE FRAMED

SOLD! Today's painting is for a beautiful tonalist landscape. I love the moody colors and serene feel. This is called "Tonalist Tranquility" and is an original acrylic on a piece of my antique tin, framed. If you would like to see larger pics then please click here.

Nov 5 Farm Landscape w White Barn Original Painting

Today's painting is for a beautiful rural landscape. In the distance I put a white barn for interest and scale. If you would like to purchase this pretty original acrylic painting (framed) then please click here.

Nov 4 FREE SHIPPING VIBRANT RED LANDSCAPE BARN COWS

Today's painting is for an original acrylic on a piece of my antique tin. If you look closely you will see a red barn and some black cows. To find much more of my art then please click here.

Nov 3 Beautiful Beach Ocean Painting with Texture

SOLD! Today's painting is for an original acrylic on canvas featuring a serene beach scene with sailboats and seagulls. This is 12x12 and you could own this painting for only $95 (including shipping), I have this listed as a buy it now. If you would like to check out more pics or purchase then please click here.

Nov 2 Serene Ocean Beach Scene Framed

Today's painting is for an original acrylic on a piece of my antique tin and comes framed, ready to hang. Check out the unique character of the tin that only time can create. If you would like to buy this now (free shipping) then please click here.

Oct 30 Dramatic Nighttime Abstract Landscape

Oh, I love the drama in this painting. This is an original acrylic on tin and comes framed, ready to hang. I put a white barn and silo in the distance for interest and scale. If you would like to see more pics or bid then please click here.

Oct 29 Serene Ocean Beach Landscape with Person

SOLD Oh I love the color palette on this original 8x10 acrylic painting. Check out the link to see a closeup of the person on the beach. I have this listed as a buy it now for only $49.50 including shipping. To buy or see more pics then please click here.

Oct 28 Antique Ceiling Tin Painted Frame

SOLD! Today's second painting is for an original acrylic on a piece of my antique ceiling tin. This comes framed, signed and ready to hang.

Oct 27 Minimalist Textured Original Painting on Canvas

SOLD! I am listing 2 paintings today! This one I call "Golden Promise" and is 11x14 original acrylic on canvas. The sides are black and it is ready to hang. I do have this offered as a print in my Imagekind store (click on the links to the right).

Oct 27 Folk Art Landscape Black Cows on Tin

SOLD! Today's painting is for a fun folk art farm painting featuring a little herd of black cows with the white face. I left the original texture of the tin show (it is the gold crackle)

OCT 26 Nighttime Person on Beach Moon Spiritual

SOLD! Today's painting is for an original acrylic on masonite ready for you to frame and hang or set on an easel. This is 8x10 and I call it "Midnight Prayers". It is a very calming and spiritual painting. I put a lone person on the beach, perhaps saying another "Midnight Prayer". If you would like to see a closeup pic or buy ($49.50 including shipping) then please click here.