This painting was created from photos and memories of a beautiful sunset seen while heading directly west toward Sydney, Australia, from New Zealand on the Tasman Sea. While most people were standing at the railing on the bow of the ship, one couple decided to have the ‘best seat’ for viewing the sunset from a place on the next deck up and back a bit from the crowd below.

Waiting for Wind

Size: 16" x 20"

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A painting of two types of windmills—the very old and the very new. The old is a popular type of windmill often used to pump water on many farms across the country. The new type of windmill is now also often seen on farms—generating electricity instead of water. .

The origins of this painting go back to when I was a small boy playing and climbing on the older type of windmill. The AeroMotor Company, Chicago, Ill., apparently was a manufacturer of a lot of this type of windmill - still some seen on farms today.

An evening sun highlighting two different types of birds - a pair of doves and a pair of Bird-of-Paridise flowers. The painting was created from photos taken of the doves, plum tree and fence in our back yard - a scene that happens almost every evening. The flowers were cut from the plants in the front yard and placed in the sun behind the doves and fence.

Size: 16" x 20"

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Surfin'Sophie

Size: 12" x 16"

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Original in private collection - not for sale.

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This painting is of a special, adventurous and well-loved dog named Sophie.

It was created from photos provided by her owner, Roy Dicterich, and provides a lasting image of his 'special companion' who is a large part of his life at this time.

A view of a caribou that had been grazing in the marshes directly behind the Artic Caribou Inn, Dead Horse, Alaska – which is located at Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. This particular caribou, which obviously missed the main migration south, finished grazing, slowly walked by, took a look at me and then ambled off. The velvet he was shedding revealed some broken antlers – like he had a long, rough summer- but otherwise seemed to be in good health.

Kiki's Quinceanera

Size: 14" x 18"

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This painting was created as a tribute to my grand-daughter, Kianna Mariah Aguilar Green, who celebrated her 15th Birthday May 27th, 2006. This image is a composite of photos and feelings experienced at the church ceremony of her Quinceanera in St. Claire Church, Santa Clara, Ca.

As with other paintings I've done, this one was also created from memories, photos and a bit of imagination to provide a lasting image of a 'special moment or place' in someone's life.

This personalized painting is a tribute to Lillian Robles, whose faith has provided her with the strength and courage required in the raising of her two sons who are now in college. Her initials are on the base of the larger candle while her sons’ initials are on the two smaller candles.

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Original is a commissioned painting - not for sale.

Reprints not available unless authorized by owner.

Afternoon Hoops

Size: 14" x 18"

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This painting was created for Dean Smith (my brother) and represents his memories of 'hoops' at home in the late '60s in Eastern Pennsylvania.

As with other paintings I've done, this one was also created from memories, old black and white photos and a bit of imagination to provide a lasting image of a 'special moment or place' in someone's life.

This painting was created from the concept and vision of Matthew Bradley as a tribute to an everlasting love between Dawn Moffitt and her Mother, Genevieve McMullen, who had recently passed on.

By using animals to show a love in their life, an Elephant (Mrs. McMullen) and a Butterfly (Ms. Moffitt), represents the deep eternal love that exists between Mother and Daughter.

With the Elephant holding the Butterfly on the tip of its trunk, pointing up towards the sky, symbolizing the heavens watching over the earth through our daily journey of life. 

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Original is a commissioned painting - not for sale.

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El Capitan

Size: 16" x 20"

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A view of El Capitan at dusk taken from the valley floor during an early spring visit to Yosemite national Park. The snow was melting - causing huge waterfalls and flashes of bright light seen between the shadows of trees cast by the setting sun.

An early morning view of some Bryce Canyon 'Windows' (arches) and 'Hoodoos' as seen from the Mossy Cave Trail, in the northern section of Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah.

Size: 16" x 20"

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Hoffer's School House

14" x 18"

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Original has been sold

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This painting of this one-room school house - last named Hoffer's School - was created from memory, a bit of imagination and photos provided by Robert Smith, who attended this school. The school, which stood in North Londonderry Township in Eastern Pennsylvania, no longer physically exists, but does survive on in the memories of many of those who attended.

Created from photos taken of the Merced River as it flows through Yosemite Valley - with Half Dome in the background. The person in a 'reflective' position on the bank of the river depicts the usual reaction of those who view and appreciate the peace and beauty experienced in this beautiful National Park.

Original has been sold: Size is 18" x 24" Oils on Canvas.

16" x 20"

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Created from photos taken from a scene of a sunset over a farm pond and a resident family of Canadian Geese swimming across the water. Note the parents watching over their young - while being observed by another family on the bank of the pond.

Painted from one of many photos taken during a recent "River Walk" in the Virgin River, Zion National Park, Utah.

16" x 20"

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Original Sold

16" x 20"

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Painted from photos taken in the Antarctic Peninsula area at about 'Dusk' - approaching midnight during their summer.

Created from photos taken in the Antarctic Peninsula area of the light of the sunset reflecting back off clouds over the glacier, small icebergs and Chinstrap Penguins.

16" x 20"

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16" x 20"

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Painting created from photos to create this 'Moment of Life'

Early morning at a farmhouse - taken from a photo of the house. Sunrise effect and life added in.

16" x 20"

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16" x 20"

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My great aunt playing her old 'Pump organ' in her home in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.

Two boys looking at Mount Rainier - created from a black and white photo taken in 1936.

16" x 20"

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22" x 28"

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This picture reflects my belief that children are often the ones who are actually tuned into the universe...painted in contrast with a technical method of tuning in and receiving. From photos of my son and the antenna.

My son is shown changing over from the old toolbox to his first real tackle box. Setting is the Lafayette reservoir, Lafayette, California. From memory and photos.

24" x 30"

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24" x 28"

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Childhood memories of 'serious' hunting with bows and arrows, interrupted by nature's call to the 'outhouse' - with Sears Catalog, etc. (for those of you who haven't been there - No, the catalog was not for reading!) Strictly from memory.

My daughter was actually sitting in my 1960 Triumph TR-3 prior to our 'First Date'. From a photo taken of her in the TR-3.

22" x 28"

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16" x 20"

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View of a typical farm in Virginia - created from an aerial photograph - utilized computer to enlarge areas that required more detail.

A combination of items often seen on a farm as if workers were taking a break. "Take a break, put the hoe down, take your hat and shoes off and hope the flies don't follow you into the house for dinner. From memory and photos.

16" x 20"

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20" x 24"

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An imaginary winter scene of a deer about to drink from a cold winter stream.

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An imaginary winter scene of a deer about to drink from a cold winter stream.

Painting of photos of snow in the Yosemite area. Included are some initials carved in a White Birch tree along with rabbit tracks in the snow.

16" x 20"

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24" x 30"

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A scene of an old farm in Virginia where two boys learned to swim (and cause other trouble on the farm - something they did naturally without trying too hard). From many pictures and memory.

The most surrealist painting done thus far - where skies aren't blue but does demonstrate one's desire to search for personal fulfillment.

20" x 24"

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14" x 18"

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A scene representing newly opened 'gates' or barriers that have been opened or overcome by many of us. Or - a peaceful scene with two people enjoying each other - whatever you feel.