In April of 1862 one civilian and 21 Union soldiers posing as confederate enlistees hijacked the confederate steam engine "General" and made for union lines in Chattanooga TN with it. The train was eventually recaptured 18 miles from Chattanooga. All 22 were captured, 6 were hanged, 8 managed to escape and 8 more were returned in a prisoner exchange in 1863. The first Medals of honor in US history were issued to a few of them for their courage.

An old barn not far from my house. A gift for my sister. 24 X 30 Oil on Stretched canvas

A Gift for my beautiful wife. 24 X 36 OIl on Stretched Canvas Done from a picture on a Travel Websites photo, with their Permission

Done as a gift for a relative. 36 X 48 Oil on stretched canvas. Done from a photo with permission from the photographer

Done as a gift for a friend and mentor. It is an experiment in glazing technique. 18 X 24 Oil on stretched canvas

Growing up in a small Hudson River town, these turquoise color boxcars were a familiar sight winding along the NY Central tracks that followed the river. 16 X 20 Oil on Stretched canvas.

A depiction of Paul Revere's famous midnight ride from Charlestown to Lexington MA on April 18th 1775. 24 X 30 Oil on Stretched Canvas

This is the Salisbury Center, NY covered bridge that spans the Spruce Creek. 16 X 20 Oil on stretched Canvas. Done from a photograph I took in 1986. This was my first attempt at painting after a 19 year layoff.

Northrop B-26C (Marauder) "Buffalo Gal" 323rd Bombardment Group 456th Bombardment Squadron "White Tails" Crossing the English Channel in 1944 With B-26 "Buckeye Battle cry" in formation behind her. Done as a gift for the Son of the man who was the Crew chief of Buffalo Gal in WWII.

On March 8th 1862 the Confederate Ironclad CSS Virginia steamed out of the James River to attack the union blockade in the Chesapeake Bay Near Hampton roads Virginia. She sank 2 ships and ran 2 more aground. The following day on March 9th, Union Ironclad USS Monitor arrived and engaged Virginia. Though both vessels sustained considerable damage, neither ship was able to claim a victory. This battle would inevitably change the way Naval warfare of the day was conducted, forever.

Done as a canvas swap with a friend in Australia. 16 X 20 Oil on Stretched canvas.

Done as a canvas swap with a friend in England. 11 X 14 OIL on Stretched Canvas

11 X 14 Oil on Stretched Canvas. Done as a canvas swap with a friend in Canada.

A Spitfire MK1.5 flying over the Westminster Clock tower toward the English Channel to intercept incoming Nazi Bombers during the Battle of Britain. 18 X 24 Oil on stretched Canvas

This is my lovely wife Janet as she appeared in 1974.