Piatt Pa. Garage Canvas Print

Oil painting of old closed gas station and garage in the small town of Piatt in central Pa. One of my many paintings of old buildings from the bygone days when this area was prosperous from the Lumber Industry.

Eclectic artist painting in oil, watercolor and acrylic, I consider myself an unorthodox traditional self-taught artist. As a purist and value painter with a passion for details and shadows, I feel the need to explore new subject matter, which makes painting everyday more exciting and less monotonous. It also makes for a non-recognizable style. Working with many props I have collected over the years from visiting flea markets and garage sales, I am also fascinated by old abandoned houses, stores and gas stations. Their weathered signs, broken screen doors and rusting chairs left on the porches all tell a story. My work has been recognized with many rewards along the way. I retired early at the age of 55 to pursue a lifelong dream...