From North Dakota Canvas Print

Recently, we were in the state of North Dakota near Grand Forks. There are many small towns in this state-I mean really small. From photos I took, I painted this grain elevator complex in Larimore, a small town west of Grand Forks. These structures are located all over the state and are near railroad tracks so their products can be carried away. These elevators are very noticeable as they stand tall above very flat countryside called the Great Plains. Ink and watercolor.

After retiring in 2002, I returned to northern California after living and working in the San Diego area for nearly 30 years. I was born in Auburn, California, and now live in Lincoln. So really, I have returned to the area I grew up knowing. Upon retiring, I re-energized my drawing and painting interests that remained dormant for many years. I now have time to draw and paint, teach art and painting and do all the other things people do once they retire. While I am an amateur painter, learning techniques of drawing and painting is very motivating and as I improve in my artwork, I find it very satisfying. I feel the true measure of the level of my art is when someone actually puts out money to purchase my art. That is a nice...