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This painting
was requested by Holland&Holland Gunmakers of London, England for display in their showroom at Safari Club International
in Reno, Nevada. It pictures the engraved and gold inlaid backplate of the Nitro Express H&H Double Rifle. Although
the engraving pictured is of H&H design, I took some artistic liberty and designed the gold inlay myself from studies
I did in East Africa.
The historic map of Africa is from the 1860's and the tools depicted are
metal gravers used in the demanding art of gun engraving. Holland&Holland is one of the most respected gunmakers in the
world. Their attention to design, finish and artistic embellishment is unsurpassed. This painting really belongs in the collection
of one of the fortunate few who own a Holland&Holland rifle. I am quite willing to trade for a fine sporting rifle or
double gun.
| The Engraver's Art |
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| Acrylic on Board 14" x 18" This Painting is Available, Please Inquire |
| The Engraver's Art (Detail) |
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| Acrylic on Board 14" x 18" |
"Butterflies are Free" was painted during one of the
darkest periods in America's history. Individual rights, the basics of education and the integrity of a president
are addressed. Note that part of the bookmark and shadows of the books and bookmark are actually painted on
the frame in order to create the "trick the eye" effect.
| Butterflies are Free |
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| Acrylic on Board 30" x 36" This Painting is Available |
| Butterflies are Free (detail) |
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| Buffalo Nickel 4" x 6" |
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| Acrylic on Board SOLD |
Coins offer an interesting artistic challenge due to their size,
detail and metallic content. Like postage stamps, the choice is endless. "Afternoon at the Pub" depicts Irish coinage. A chicken, fish, bull and pig. In my humble opinion,
these numismatic designs are some of the world's best. "Two
Birds and a Buffalo" is a simple depiction of three well used American coins.
| Two Birds and a Buffalo |
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| Acrylic on Panel SOLD |
| "Afternoon at the Pub" |
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| Acrylic on Board 8" x 10" This painting is Available |
| Afternoon at the Pub (detail) |
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