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Capitol Guardians 29 1/2 x 37
I was overwhelmed by this view of the graceful old Texas capitol "guarded" by such powerful new structures.

Queens of Pecan Street 29 1/2 x 37

At first this scene was to be called The Driscoll, Queen of Pecan Street, but the other historic beauties were jealous and demanded royal recognition. Even though there are taller buildings, these queens still rule. Long may they live!
At first this scene was to be called The Driscoll, Queen of Pecan Street, but the other historic beauties were jealous and demanded royal recognition. Even though there are taller buildings, these queens still rule. Long may they live!

Family Farm 15 x 22
This family inadvertently posed for me into the light. It was a moment of mutual interest.

The Mustangs 17 1/2 x 15

My celebration of the work of the mentor of my youth, Alexander Phimister Proctor. He sculpted this dynamic family from models of King Ranch. Did he mean to portray them charging the U.T. tower? Maybe so, since J. Frank Dobie sponsored him.
My celebration of the work of the mentor of my youth, Alexander Phimister Proctor. He sculpted this dynamic family from models of King Ranch. Did he mean to portray them charging the U.T. tower? Maybe so, since J. Frank Dobie sponsored him.

Luckenbach Winter Sunset 30 x 38
A memorable Texas Hill Country scene. On Christmas Eve, leaving Luckenbach after being greeted there by nobody but chickens and their rooster.

Lunch on the Lake 14 x 19

What could be better than lunch at the Oasis, high above Lake Travis? Painting the scene while having lunch at the Oasis.
What could be better than lunch at the Oasis, high above Lake Travis? Painting the scene while having lunch at the Oasis.

Bremond Beauty 22 x 30
All the houses in this historic block were built by members of the Bremond family in the 19th Century.

Pfluger Flyover 22 x 30

A place where people, not cars, can fly over Lady Bird Lake.
A place where people, not cars, can fly over Lady Bird Lake.

Cafe on 2nd Street 10 x 11

Austin is becoming genuinely urban and I love it.
Austin is becoming genuinely urban and I love it.

Our World 20 x 35

Filled with family paintings, photographs, and a tapestry of our sons' first drawings, this is our magical tree house.
Filled with family paintings, photographs, and a tapestry of our sons' first drawings, this is our magical tree house.

New Austin 22 x 28
A scene from atop a condominium near Rainey Street, the apartment of a friend of a friend. When I asked my friend to ask his friend if I could have a look, the FOF said, "absolutely!" He was out of town but told the concierge to let Janice and me in. There we found a bottle of wine and two glasses waiting for us to enjoy while I sketched.

Littlefield Fountain 28 x 22

Not until I studied this scene of the University of Texas tower, did I truly appreciate the fountain sculpture. Pompeo Coppini, an Italian American sculptor, created the World War I memorial to students who died in the war. The lady who stands at the prow of the ship holding torches aloft is Columbia, the spirit of independence.
Not until I studied this scene of the University of Texas tower, did I truly appreciate the fountain sculpture. Pompeo Coppini, an Italian American sculptor, created the World War I memorial to students who died in the war. The lady who stands at the prow of the ship holding torches aloft is Columbia, the spirit of independence.

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