Bend in the River – Emile A Gruppe

  Bend in the River 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 […]

Van Zandt, Thomas Kirby – Christmas Time

Painting by Thomas Kirby Van Zandt of a horse and sleigh waiting for passengers by a building.

Christmas Time by Thomas Kirby Van Zandt Thomas Kirby Van Zandt, born in New Scotland, Albany County, New York in 1814, was a well-known painter of the horses of wealthy New Yorkers, including Leland Stanford.  The Stanford Museum has a half dozen of T.K. Van Zandt’s work in its collection. In 1859 he was awarded […]

Enns, Arlene – The River

Painting by Arlene Enns of a frozen river on an overcast wintery day.

The River by Arlene Enns The River was painted on a grey day (physically and mentally) shortly before Christmas several weeks before the artist’s mother passed away.  (she died Dec 23, 2018 ) — in the artist’s words; “I was playing the Christmas song “ the River “ as I was truly wishing for a […]

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 […]

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 […]

Budden, Michael – In Front of the Plaza

Oil painting of three men in top hats visiting on a New York City street corner. Several horse drawn carriages on the street in the background.

In Front of the Plaza 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 […]

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 […]