Inglis, John – Spring Blossoms

Painting by John Inglis of several large trees in full bloom in the springtime.

Spring Blossoms by John Inglis John Inglis, originally from Dublin, Ireland (born in 1867), studied at the Dublin Academy then at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts under Jean-Léon Gérôme.  At the Académie Colorossi his teachers were Raphaël Collin and Gustave Courtois. Inglis settled in Rochester, New York, where he was active in the Rochester Art Club, […]

Gruppe, Emile – The Blue Gate

Painting of a white house with blue shutters and trim. It appears to be in a small coastal town, there are other buildings around it a large tree and a harbor in the background.The painting is titled "The Blue Gate" by Emile Gruppe.

The Blue Gate by Emile Gruppe Emile Albert Gruppe was born in Rochester, New York in 1896.  The son of Charles Paul Gruppe who was recognized by the Dutch as being one of America’s most gifted painters of the late 19th Century.  Emile was trained by his father and studied at the National Academy in […]

Enns, Arlene – The Olivia

Quasi abstract painting of bright green, blue and yellow streaked sky reflecting on a mirror like lake surrounded by snow covered trees.

The Olivia by Arlene Enns The Olivia was conceived on site at the short lived Portland Oregon Arlene Enns Gallery.  It was inspired by the glowing, bright, open,  free , soul touching personality of my cousin’s daughter, Olivia – who along with my cousin Harold, assisted me with so much in the realization of a […]

Mason, Roy Martell – Superstitious Mountain

water color painting by Roy Mason of two tired looking men on worn out horses approaching a mysteriously dark looking mountain in the background.

Superstitious Mountain by Roy Martell Mason “Renowned visitors to Morro Bay in 1959.” “In a delightful turn of events, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Martell Mason, hailing from Batavia, New York, graced Morro Bay with their presence. Roy Mason, a celebrated landscape painter and a member of the National Academy, was captivated by the picturesque charm […]

Ennis, George – Sarasota Hurricane

Oil painting by George P. Ennis (1884-1936) of a group of fishermen preparing to board a large sail boat on what appears to be a cold blustery day.

Sarasota Hurricane by George Ennis Hailing from St. Louis, Missouri, George Ennis was a prolific easel painter celebrated for his mastery of watercolors and exquisite stained glass window designs. Ennis also left an indelible mark on architectural history, notably as the creative mind behind the iconic Washington Hall and the West Point mess hall. Ennis’ […]

Baron, Henry Charles – Mother and Children

painting of young woman with two children by Fr. Henry Charles Baron. Oil on board.

Mother and Children by Henry Charles Baron Henry Charles Baron, a French artist born in 1816 and passing away in 1885, received his artistic tutelage under the guidance of his compatriot, Jean Gigoux. In 1840, Baron made his debut at the Salon with two captivating paintings that Théophile Gaultier lauded as “abounding with emotion and […]