"Gavin" in Unveiled at Christmas Party

It's always a fun time when we get the chance to "Unveil" a new painting.  Last night was an extra special occasion.  It was the annual Christmas Party of Jim and Bev Cosgrove at their beautiful home on Lake Conroe.  They are wonderful art patrons whose collection includes great pieces...

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'38 Dubonnet in Grisaille

This is my other painting that will be in the Dutch Art Gallery, Masters of the Fall Art show in Dallas.  It is done in the style of Titian, the great Venetian painter who finished many paintings in the Grisaille stage, the Grey stage.  It is one of the beautiful cars that were featured...

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Girl With A Pearl Earring by Shep after Vermeer

I'm Back...to Blogging!  We had the greatest summer in Cloudcroft, New Mexico and I've never painted more in my life...or better I hope.  This painting "The Girl with A Pearl Earring" was Vermeer's Master Piece.  I think it might be mine also.  This is a Master Study and to complete...

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Girl With A Pearl Earring by Shep after Vermeer

I'm Back...to Blogging!  We had the greatest summer in Cloudcroft, New Mexico and I've never painted more in my life...or better I hope.  This painting "The Girl with A Pearl Earring" was Vermeer's Master Piece.  I think it might be mine also.  This is a Master Study and to complete...

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Shep Paints His Grandson...the "Rock Star"

Don't cha just love this kid?  This is Raine, my grandson, and this is the first time I've painted him.  I'm very proud of him at the painting.  It's a 16" x 12", and if you'd like me to paint your grandkid, this size is $300. To see more of Shep's Art click HE...

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Shep Wins BIG at CAL!

This years Spring Show for the Conroe Art League was a great one.  "Nerak" won 1st Professional Oil, and "Gondolier" won an Honorable Mention.  Nerak is a commission and Gondolier hangs in the stairway to my art studio in Bentwater. To check out my web site please check HE...

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Look what Shep's been doing!

It's been a beautiful winter, so far, and I've been doing a lot of painting.   This is "Stages of Life".   It was painted from a photo I took in Cloudcroft, New Mexico. It's 18" x 24", Oil on Canvas, Framed, $695.   This painting will be available at the Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas. To...

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