Spring on Center May 19, 2025
This painting features Center Street in downtown Rutland, all dressed up in her spring glory. After choosing a nice spot on the shady side of the street, I set up and settled into the zone. The blossoming fruit trees were especially attractive, and it’s always fun to see how many steeples and spires I can sneak in.
This particular day in Vermont was also a little trip down memory lane for me. My hometown of Rutland has long been a favorite subject and motif. How long? Somehow, someway, it’s been 27 years since I did my first painting here. “Fall on Center” became my first limited edition print in 1998. I remember my young self sitting on my studio stoop (Tuttle Building) with a stack of hot-off-the-press prints and hawking them to startled passerby. It worked! My career as a “professional artist” was officially underway.
I often say “I couldn’t have done it without you.” It’s a true statement that honors you and your tremendous support. From the very beginning, it’s been my privilege and pleasure to share this creative journey with you. Thank you!
Original Sold. Next Day in Vermont Monday, June 2.
Amazing painting
Beautiful painting of Rutland town. I have been through there many times to visit friends. Not surprised it sold quickly!
About the time you were emerging as an artist I was taking my first class in oil painting. I’ve come to appreciate the many values of the making and sharing of art. Thank you for sharing your gift of creation with others.
Always love your street scenes,
It’s so nice to see some things hardly change. I’ve driven this road many times in the late ’60’s & 70’s. I can close my eyes and see this exact spot. OR I can open my eyes and see your beautiful painting. Thank you so much for keeping Vermont alive for me.
It’s so nice to see some things hardly change. I’ve driven this road many times in the late ’60’s & 70’s. I can close my eyes and see this exact spot. OR I can open my eyes and see your beautiful painting. Thank you so much for keeping Vermont alive for me.
Thank you for your kind comments!