Tag: outdoor

Kovach, George – Two Rocky Mountain Rams

Oil painting of two big horn sheep on a snowy mountainside by George Kovach

Two Rocky Mountain Rams by George Kovach George Kovach, born of Hungarian descent in Cleveland, Ohio, discovered his passion for art during his childhood on an Ohio farm. Capturing the beauty of the surrounding countryside became a focal point of George’s life. He pursued his artistic education at the Art Institute of Miami, graduating and […]

Gruppe, Robert C. – Naples Evening on the Gulf

Oil painting by Robert Gruppe of a group of palms on a windy beach with a sail boat on the water in the distance.

Naples Evening on the Gulf by Robert Gruppe Robert C. Gruppe, a contemporary artist following the impressionist tradition, was born in 1944. He hails from a lineage steeped in artistic heritage, being the son of the legendary Emile A. Gruppe and the grandson of Charles Paul Gruppe. Through his plein-air paintings, Gruppe skillfully captures the […]

Eggenhoffer, Nick – Medicine Man

Water color painting of a native American medicine man dressed in beaded leather seated on a dappled horse against a windswept prairie sky.

Medicine Man by Nick Eggenhoffer Nick Eggenhofer, hailing from Gauting, Bavaria, is celebrated as a renowned painter whose work predominantly captures the romance and essence of the American West, replete with its iconic imagery of cowboys and Native Americans. His distinct reputation for historical accuracy is a direct result of his assiduous research, making him […]

Edwards, Howard – Nakomis

Oil painting by Harry Edwards (1869-1922). Head and shoulders image of a native American man against a partly cloudy summer sky.

Nakomis by Howard Edwards Edwards was born on September 5, 1884, in Frankfort, IN. In his early years, Edwards found himself immersed in the world of entertainment as a daredevil and clown within a circus setting. Around 1910, he made a significant move to Los Angeles, where he dedicated two decades of his life to […]

Brown, Donald D. – Everglades

Oil painting by Donald D. Brown (b. 1947). Tall pines agains a blue sky on the left, overlooking a broad march with water and rushes in the foreground. Tall palms appear in the more distant right.

Everglades by Donald D. Brown Don Brown was a notable member of the Indian River School of Painting, an informal collective that emerged in the 1950s and 1960s in Florida. Although not a formal institution, this group primarily consisted of African-American individuals from the working class who harbored a shared passion for painting. The Indian […]

Butman, Fredrick – Triptych

Three small paintings by Frank Butman, (1820-1871) displayed side by side in matted frame.

  Fredrick Butman – Triptych Frederick Butman, born in Bangor, ME in 1820, made significant contributions as both an apothecary and an artist. Operating an apothecary shop in Gardiner, ME, he played a pivotal role in the establishment of the local gas and water company. Despite lacking formal instruction, Butman ventured into painting figure studies. […]

Budden, Michael – Heading to Central Park

Oil painting of a horse drawn carriage on a city street. It is a wet snowy wintery day.

Heading to Central Park by Michael Budden Renowned New Jersey artist Michael Budden has built a distinguished career as a painter, initially focusing on the captivating wildlife found across North America. However, his current artistic focus has shifted towards capturing the vibrant scenes of New York City, the picturesque landscapes along the Delaware River and […]

Budden, Michael – Wild Turkeys

Framed oil painting of a turkey gobbler and two hens perched on a log in a forest in autumn.

Wild Turkeys by Michael Budden Renowned New Jersey artist Michael Budden has built a distinguished career as a painter, initially focusing on the captivating wildlife found across North America. However, his current artistic focus has shifted towards capturing the vibrant scenes of New York City, the picturesque landscapes along the Delaware River and its neighboring […]