This acrylic rendering was painted on stretch canvas. It is 24" x18" and titled 'Bestor Plaza at Chatauqua Institute'. The Institute is located on Chatauqua Lake, next to Mayville, NY. It is a popular resort of cultural exposure and activity in th

This acrylic rendering was painted on stretch canvas. It is 24" x18" and titled 'Bestor Plaza at Chatauqua Institute'. The Institute is located on Chatauqua Lake, next to Mayville, NY. It is a popular resort of cultural exposure and activity in the summer months and consists of many private homes. Cost: $800.00

This painting is 18"x24"/acrylic on gesso board and is titled, 'Shopping in Sorrento, Italy'. I placed heavy emphasis on detail and the unique show of dramatic sunlight peaking around the corner of the market place. The image was inspired by my tri

This painting is 18"x24"/acrylic on gesso board and is titled, 'Shopping in Sorrento, Italy'. I placed heavy emphasis on detail and the unique show of dramatic sunlight peaking around the corner of the market place. The image was inspired by my trip to Italy in October of 2019. Cost: $1200.00

This painting depicts a town in the plaza in Burano, ITALY. It is 20" x 16"/acrylic paint on gesso bd. and titled, 'Tourists at the Plaza in Burano, Italy'. The young lady in the foreground, modeled for me on a separate occasion and was not actually

This painting depicts a town in the plaza in Burano, ITALY. It is 20" x 16"/acrylic paint on gesso bd. and titled, 'Tourists at the Plaza in Burano, Italy'. The young lady in the foreground, modeled for me on a separate occasion and was not actually there. I felt like she would be an ideal subject for this background scenario. Cost: $600.00

This painting was inspired by an Spanish artist Marc Figueras and shows people arriving at an antique auto show and farmers' market in the community of Fredonia, NY. The girl on the bike was a different approach to showing people, for me. Mr. Figue

This painting was inspired by an Spanish artist Marc Figueras and shows people arriving at an antique auto show and farmers' market in the community of Fredonia, NY. The girl on the bike was a different approach to showing people, for me. Mr. Figueras likes to do hyper-realistic paintings of anonymous people oftentimes seen from the back. The young lady walking on the left was taken from a different scenario and I decided to add her into the compositon. Size is 24" x 18"/ acrylic paint on gesso bd. I titled it; 'Spectators at the Antique Auto Show'. Cost: $800.00

I took several pictures on a beach one afternoon and created this composition. In some cases, I used the same person in different places, changing the colors in their beachwear . The title of the painting reveals the popular location: 'Sunday Afterno

I took several pictures on a beach one afternoon and created this composition. In some cases, I used the same person in different places, changing the colors in their beachwear . The title of the painting reveals the popular location: 'Sunday Afternoon at Naples Beach overlooking the Pier in Naples, Florida'. This is like a modern rendition of Georges Seurat's painting 'A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grand Jatte'. Size: 16" x 19"/acrylic paint on canvas bd. Cost: $600.00

This painting is also of a Florida community downtown art show. It is 18" x 16", painted in acrylic on stretch canvas and titled appropriately, 'Art Show in Venus'. I tried to capture the characteristic gait of the retired folks, along with the color

This painting is also of a Florida community downtown art show. It is 18" x 16", painted in acrylic on stretch canvas and titled appropriately, 'Art Show in Venus'. I tried to capture the characteristic gait of the retired folks, along with the colorful way in which they dress, as contrasted by the two young ladies to the left of the painting. The retired population in these Florida communities are a integral part of most of the state. Cost: $500.00

This work of art is also taken from the same art show as described in the previous painting. I was intrigued with this particular vendor artist,as she sat back away from her work and observed the reactions of people as they viewed it. The painting

This work of art is also taken from the same art show as described in the previous painting. I was intrigued with this particular vendor artist,as she sat back away from her work and observed the reactions of people as they viewed it. The painting is in acrylic on gesso bd, 18"x 24" and titled, 'The Lady in Red'. Cost: $800.00

The background in this work of art is that of Chatauqua Lake in Jamestown, NY and titled accordingly. There is a contrast in moods in my two subjects. The size is 16"x20"; it is painted in acrylic on gesso board and titled, 'Cruising on Chatauqua L

The background in this work of art is that of Chatauqua Lake in Jamestown, NY and titled accordingly. There is a contrast in moods in my two subjects. The size is 16"x20"; it is painted in acrylic on gesso board and titled, 'Cruising on Chatauqua Lake'. Cost : $500.00

There is a popular summer tourist attraction in WNY know as Bemus Point and it is located right next Chatauqua Lake. This was warm day on July 4th whereupon I took a lot of pictures. I cropped this particular image into a portrait format and decided

There is a popular summer tourist attraction in WNY know as Bemus Point and it is located right next Chatauqua Lake. This was warm day on July 4th whereupon I took a lot of pictures. I cropped this particular image into a portrait format and decided it would make an interesting painting. The size is 30"x20". It is painted on stretch canvas with acrylics and I titled it: "Welcome to Bemus Point'. Cost: $1200.00

Many of the tourists in Naples, Florida, love to walk on the beach pier and look for dolphins. In this particular painting, I supplied the dolphin! The size is: 18'x24'. It is painted on gesso board using acrylic paintings and I titled it, 'Searchin

Many of the tourists in Naples, Florida, love to walk on the beach pier and look for dolphins. In this particular painting, I supplied the dolphin! The size is: 18'x24'. It is painted on gesso board using acrylic paintings and I titled it, 'Searching for dolphins on the Naples Pier'. Cost: $800.00

This particular painting is sold, however I do have a giclee from the original which is considered the highest printing technique to capture the true essence of the painting! The size is the same as the original (18" x 24") and it recognizes the many

This particular painting is sold, however I do have a giclee from the original which is considered the highest printing technique to capture the true essence of the painting! The size is the same as the original (18" x 24") and it recognizes the many parents, oftentimes single, who try to get their kids involved in things at an early age. I titled it 'Soccer Moms'. Available as a giclee only. Cost: $300.00

This is another image from my trip to Italy in 2019. The two young ladies were walking across a famous square in Florence as this young man was staring at them. When they noticed him, he immediately looked away. Busted! This illustrative painting is

This is another image from my trip to Italy in 2019. The two young ladies were walking across a famous square in Florence as this young man was staring at them. When they noticed him, he immediately looked away. Busted! This illustrative painting is 18" x 24"/acrylic on gesso bd and is titled, 'Tourists at the Piazza della Signoria'. Cost upon request. COST: $700.00

I dedicate this particular scenario of a man and woman on a blind date who have nothing in common with each other, to Norman Rockwell. He oftentimes created an American scene that was perhaps typical and/or comical. So I created this painting with hi

I dedicate this particular scenario of a man and woman on a blind date who have nothing in common with each other, to Norman Rockwell. He oftentimes created an American scene that was perhaps typical and/or comical. So I created this painting with him in mind, thus the Saturday Evening Post cover/Valentine's Day issue. The painting is 18"x24" and I titled it "Blind Date". Cost: $800.00

My first car was a 1965 Chevy Impala and there was only one picture I had of it, which old and bleached out. So I decided to create a painting of it. This image is 18" x 24", painted on gesso board and titled: 'My First Car'. NFS

My first car was a 1965 Chevy Impala and there was only one picture I had of it, which old and bleached out. So I decided to create a painting of it. This image is 18" x 24", painted on gesso board and titled: 'My First Car'. NFS

I was painted this image on the beach in the Outer Banks; the subject in the painting shows a young lady on the beach who couldn't find her glass; unbeknownst to her, it had spilled in the sand. The painting is 18" x 24", acrylic on gesso bd and I ti

I was painted this image on the beach in the Outer Banks; the subject in the painting shows a young lady on the beach who couldn't find her glass; unbeknownst to her, it had spilled in the sand. The painting is 18" x 24", acrylic on gesso bd and I titled it 'Woman on the beach of the Outer Banks". COST: $600.00

This particular painting was inspired by an early Spring walk with our newborn granddaughter. It was a sunny, beautiful day with lots of shadows. I drew the image on a stretched canvas, added some other figures and created this finished product.

This particular painting was inspired by an early Spring walk with our newborn granddaughter. It was a sunny, beautiful day with lots of shadows. I drew the image on a stretched canvas, added some other figures and created this finished product. Acrylic on canvas/22"x32"/'Taking a Stroll in the Springtime'/ Cost: $1000.00

This painting depicts the sunset on the boardwalk in the Outer Banks. I liked the way the setting sun creates unique shadows on the figures and the inanimate objects. In this painting, I tried to create this visual drama. Size: 24" x 18"/ Acrylic on

This painting depicts the sunset on the boardwalk in the Outer Banks. I liked the way the setting sun creates unique shadows on the figures and the inanimate objects. In this painting, I tried to create this visual drama. Size: 24" x 18"/ Acrylic on canvas board/'Sunsett on the boardwalk of the Outer banks./Available as a giclee and/or as a print $400.00/$75.00/Respectively

This painting is of a place in Burano, Italy. I found it to be a quaint, colorful town with much to offer in terms of wonderful restaurants, market places and natural aesthetics. I contacted our tour guide when the painting was completed and gave him

This painting is of a place in Burano, Italy. I found it to be a quaint, colorful town with much to offer in terms of wonderful restaurants, market places and natural aesthetics. I contacted our tour guide when the painting was completed and gave him the option to title it. This was the title he came up with: 'Finding Neverland . . .Burano'. The painting is acrylic on canvas and measures 10 1/2" x 13 1/2" Cost: $400.00

This image of my wife sitting on the edge of the bed one evening, reading something, is what inspired the painting. I added the image of a Picasso painting on the wall in the background as I felt it was conducive to the mood. NFS

This image of my wife sitting on the edge of the bed one evening, reading something, is what inspired the painting. I added the image of a Picasso painting on the wall in the background as I felt it was conducive to the mood. NFS

These two young ladies I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with and becoming good friends so I decided it was time to do a portrait of them. This is an acrylic painting on canvas board, measures 18" X 24" and the title is 'Loretta and Tin

These two young ladies I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with and becoming good friends so I decided it was time to do a portrait of them. This is an acrylic painting on canvas board, measures 18" X 24" and the title is 'Loretta and Tina at the RodN'Gun'. NFS

Met this young lady as we approached the Welcome Center in Geneva, New York. I expressed I would like to do a painting of her and she was fine with it, so I did two. They are both on canvas board, done in acrylic and 5"x7" each, in size. This one is

Met this young lady as we approached the Welcome Center in Geneva, New York. I expressed I would like to do a painting of her and she was fine with it, so I did two. They are both on canvas board, done in acrylic and 5"x7" each, in size. This one is titled. 'Girl on the beach at Lake Geneva'/COST: $200..00

This image is also acrylic on canvas board, measures 5"x7" and is titled, 'Girl at the Welcome Center in Geneva, NY'. See previous painting for the story behind each painting./Cost: $200.00

This image is also acrylic on canvas board, measures 5"x7" and is titled, 'Girl at the Welcome Center in Geneva, NY'. See previous painting for the story behind each painting./Cost: $200.00

This particular painting is as a result of a trip we took to Yosemite National Park a while back. The young lady in the painting is my wife and she is enjoying the sights and sounds of this beautiful Park. This is acrylic on stretch canvas, 9" X.

This particular painting is as a result of a trip we took to Yosemite National Park a while back. The young lady in the painting is my wife and she is enjoying the sights and sounds of this beautiful Park. This is acrylic on stretch canvas, 9" X. 12". 'Sitting on a rock overlooking a stream in Yosemite NATIONAL Park'/Cost: $350.00

One of my favorite songs from childhood was, "The Itsey Bitsey Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini!' This painting was made to commemorate the delightful, sweet song! Size: 9" x 12"/Acrylic on canvas/'The Itsey, Bitsey, Teenie, Weenie Yellow Polka-

One of my favorite songs from childhood was, "The Itsey Bitsey Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini!' This painting was made to commemorate the delightful, sweet song! Size: 9" x 12"/Acrylic on canvas/'The Itsey, Bitsey, Teenie, Weenie Yellow Polka-Dot Bikini' Cost: $350.00

I thought it might be cool to create an image of Marilyn Monroe posing for me in my studio while I draw her. Size: 18" x 24"/Med: Acrylic paint on canvas board/ Title: 'Marilyn in my studio'/Cost: $800.00/framed.

I thought it might be cool to create an image of Marilyn Monroe posing for me in my studio while I draw her. Size: 18" x 24"/Med: Acrylic paint on canvas board/ Title: 'Marilyn in my studio'/Cost: $800.00/framed.

I met this young lady in Miami, Florida at the pool of our hotel and we had a nice chat. She told me her name was Cindy Wright and she was Miss Jamaica 2006. I asked her to do a short photo shoot so that I do one of these 'reflections in the water'

I met this young lady in Miami, Florida at the pool of our hotel and we had a nice chat. She told me her name was Cindy Wright and she was Miss Jamaica 2006. I asked her to do a short photo shoot so that I do one of these 'reflections in the water' paintings. This is 18" x24" on canvas board. 'Untitled'/ Cost: $900.00

This is another painting from my 'reflections in the water' series. As a matter of coincidence, it was also from an image I took from the same hotel in Miami and in the same pool. She had piercing eyes! Size: 9" X 12"/Acrylic on canvas/'Reflections'

This is another painting from my 'reflections in the water' series. As a matter of coincidence, it was also from an image I took from the same hotel in Miami and in the same pool. She had piercing eyes! Size: 9" X 12"/Acrylic on canvas/'Reflections'/Cost: $350.00 (Comes framed)

This acrylic painting is on gesso board and measures 16"x 20". While traveling through Venice, Italy, I encountered these two lovely young ladies as the hostesses at a local bar. I thought this would make an interesting painting as it illustrates t

This acrylic painting is on gesso board and measures 16"x 20". While traveling through Venice, Italy, I encountered these two lovely young ladies as the hostesses at a local bar. I thought this would make an interesting painting as it illustrates their working environment and the close friendship they seemed to share. I titled the painting " The barmaids of Osteria da Bacco, Venice, Italy' Cost: $800.00

Hi Margot. I met this young lady on the beach at Greenport, Long Island. She said she was an Art Consultant in Manhattan. I shared my portfolio web site w/Margot and impressed w/her insight and sincere interest. I then asked her if she would mind i

Hi Margot. I met this young lady on the beach at Greenport, Long Island. She said she was an Art Consultant in Manhattan. I shared my portfolio web site w/Margot and impressed w/her insight and sincere interest. I then asked her if she would mind if I did a portrait of her. After serious consideration, she conceded to some pictures. I gave Margot my business card and she said she would contact me through my email. I was extremely disappointed that she never followed through, however I went ahead and did this acrylic painting of her, like I promised. The image is done on canvas using acrylic paint. The size is 21" x 27 1/2". Painting comes framed. Title: 'Portrait of Margot'/ Price: $900.00

I was encouraged by a fellow artist and friend, to look at contemporary American artist Philip Pearlstein's paintings and come up with my own interpretation, accordingly. Mr. Pearlstein does realistic nude paintings generally in various untraditona

I was encouraged by a fellow artist and friend, to look at contemporary American artist Philip Pearlstein's paintings and come up with my own interpretation, accordingly. Mr. Pearlstein does realistic nude paintings generally in various untraditonal poses. His images are bold and uncensored. Mr. Pearlstein has done other paintings of everyday average looking people, also, which is the route I decided to take. This painting is titled, 'Cousins' and notice the background, to the left is a "Pearlstein' self portrait. Everything was drawn free-hand here, as opposed to using a grid. The painting is on gesso board, is 18" x 24" and yes, that is of myself, left, and my beloved cousin, Chet! NFS

This is actually my first landscape painting. The place is called Kahlers Pond in East Moriches on Long Island. I had occasion to go there this fall and was quite impressed with the scenery so I decided to paint it. The dimensions are 24" x 36" and

This is actually my first landscape painting. The place is called Kahlers Pond in East Moriches on Long Island. I had occasion to go there this fall and was quite impressed with the scenery so I decided to paint it. The dimensions are 24" x 36" and it is painted on stretch canvas. I titled the painting; 'Kahlers Pond in the Fall'/Cost: $1800.00

This is an acrylic painting on canvas board. It measures 8' x 10" and I titled it 'Morning Sunshine'. Cost: $300.00

This is an acrylic painting on canvas board. It measures 8' x 10" and I titled it 'Morning Sunshine'. Cost: $300.00

I worked very hard on this portrait of John Wayne and I am very pleased with the way it turned out. It is a commissioned work, however, l did have a gee clay made of the original. Price quote is available upon request. Size: 18" x 24"/ Acrylic on ges

I worked very hard on this portrait of John Wayne and I am very pleased with the way it turned out. It is a commissioned work, however, l did have a gee clay made of the original. Price quote is available upon request. Size: 18" x 24"/ Acrylic on gesso board/'The Duke'

This painting represents a fictional interaction between Josh Allen and his girlfriend, actress Hailee Seinfeld, the day of the Bills' game against the Dolphins and the 2024 Golden Globes Awards night, respectively. Many of the objects in the painti

This painting represents a fictional interaction between Josh Allen and his girlfriend, actress Hailee Seinfeld, the day of the Bills' game against the Dolphins and the 2024 Golden Globes Awards night, respectively. Many of the objects in the painting symbolize various aspects of their career-related goals in a somewhat surrealistic manner. It is 18" X 24", acrylic on gesso board and titled, "The Persistence of Superlative Success'. Cost: $1000.00.

This painting is 12" x 16", acrylic on canvas/'Cruising on Chautauqua Lake'

This painting is 12" x 16", acrylic on canvas/'Cruising on Chautauqua Lake'

This painting is 18" x 24"/acrylic on canvas/'Searching for seashells on the Ocean Shore'

This painting is 18" x 24"/acrylic on canvas/'Searching for seashells on the Ocean Shore'

I was walking into a restaurant in Olean, NY (The Beef N' Barrel) when I observed a woman fussing w/flowers on the sidewalk. I took a picture from a distance, thinking this might make a good painting! This is what I came up with: 'The Flower Girl'

I was walking into a restaurant in Olean, NY (The Beef N' Barrel) when I observed a woman fussing w/flowers on the sidewalk. I took a picture from a distance, thinking this might make a good painting! This is what I came up with: 'The Flower Girl'/18" x24"/ acrylic paint on gesso board. Price upon request.

This painting is inspired by our local National Comedy Center. Since our town is the birthplace of Lucille Ball, I put her in the forefront. Can you name the other comics? Size: 16" x 20"/acrylic on gesso bd./'The National Comedy Center/price upon

This painting is inspired by our local National Comedy Center. Since our town is the birthplace of Lucille Ball, I put her in the forefront. Can you name the other comics? Size: 16" x 20"/acrylic on gesso bd./'The National Comedy Center/price upon request.