While I wandered the rural roads of County Galway, it seemed that my only constant companions were these Connemara sheep and their compatriots. It felt as if the whole of the Irish countryside was populated with sheep rather than people. And that might not be far off the truth. The weather in winter in the…
This River Liffey panorama is a personal favorite of mine. I simply can’t look at it without a smile. On my very first day in Dublin, I was most surprised by the bright colors of the buildings on the river front. Those tall colorful buildings reminded me so much of photos I’ve seen of Amsterdam….
Standing downstream on the River Liffey in Dublin, I saw the impressive green dome on the roof of Four Courts building as seen in this print. I didn’t recall having read anything about the building, but there was just something about the architecture that called to me. So I had to wander up the Liffey…
Standing atop the fabled Hill of Tara in Ireland was an excellent end to my month in Ireland. And as you can tell from this Hill of Tara panorama print, the day couldn’t have been clearer or sunnier. It’s really hard to look back on this photo and believe that it was late January when…
This particular piece of rustic farmhouse art has a small special detail that makes it incredibly sentimental to me. The figure in the doorway is intended to be my grandmother. Among the stacks of old family photos is one my grandfather took of his baby son being held on the steps of their home om…
This print is evidence of my fascination or maybe adoration of the beautiful waterfront on Boston Harbor. It would stand to reason I would pick probably one of the most expensive locales to enjoy. Take a look at all those sailboats in the marina. You can tell this area today is all about relaxation and…
I’ve been to Avebury circle, as seen in this print, twice. And I would happily go again and again. It’s truly a magical piece of British landscape. And historic to boot. We may never entirely understand the culture that produced the Neolithic monuments in Wiltshire and across Britain, but when you stand where they were…
Can you imagine anything more classically New England than this historic Salem print? The beautiful red Georgian house doesn’t just have that New England feel, it has a genuine pedigree as the Nathaniel Hawthorne birthplace. Hard to get more New England than that, eh? I stumbled over this beautiful red house bathed in golden winter…
On my first trip to Boston, I spent a good deal of time wandering the waterfront. I particularly liked the charm of Long Wharf. Looking back at the Boston skyline from out on historic Long Wharf provided a great view of the city and the myriad types of architecture that make up the modern waterfront….
I had a great sunny winter afternoon for my visit to Salem, Massachusetts and I had the chance to take in the sights like the beautiful old Custom House when things were a bit more low-key. I have my suspicions, anyway, that January is not quite so busy as some other times of the year…
Considering their proximity, I guess it shouldn’t be too surprising that there were parts of Ireland that seriously reminded me of the Scottish Highlands. And this was especially true of the places I saw in Western Ireland. The landscapes there were simply sweeping and dramatic like this view overlooking Killary on the border of County…
There’s something just innately beautiful about classic old tall ships on the sea. This is particularly so when the sails are filled with wind as in this Boston Harbor print. I caught sight of this beautiful sailboat when I was on a water taxi heading for the harbor islands. And the moment I did there…
On my first day in Boston several years ago, there was no question that I was going to go stand in line for the chance to see Old Ironsides. Visiting the USS Constitution is as close to a trip to the past as you often get. Stepping foot on the decks of an actual 18th…
Wandering the streets of Boston’s Little Italy, I spotted this great street sign pointing the way to various Italian cities! I loved how that sign paid homage to the recent ethnic heritage of the neighborhood. The whimsical nature of Boston’s Little Italy was immediately apparent. The whimsical nature continues even in the direction the signs…
There are some landmarks that truly are recognized around the world. And Big Ben is truly not only a piece of Iconic London but a world recognized clock tower. And yes, for the Anglophiles out there, I’m aware that Big Ben is the name of the bell. The thing is, most anyone looking for a…
Of all the Highland landscapes I saw while roaming Scotland, it was the Quiraing on the Isle of Skye that seemed the most fantastic – in the strictest sense of the word. It seemed like a fantasy landscape, a setting for grand adventures. When I look at prints like this one from there, I still…
The Chicago Theatre Sign hangs above a familiar 20th century story that played out across many American cities. It’s a tale of a grand old movie palace that flourished, floundered, and was then reborn. The Chicago Theatre opened in 1921 and like many of its era was purpose built for both live performances and movies….
As my last trip to Scotland wound down, I decided I wanted to spend one last day wandering the Scottish seaside and North Berwick beach looked promising to me. All the guide books described it as an easy train ride from Edinburgh although mainly a summer destination. In my opinion, people who love the beach…
Without a doubt, one of my favorite places we visited in the Scottish Highlands was the Isle of Skye, seen in this Highland morning print. The weather here in winter was amazingly variable. One minute it was raining and gray, the next the skies would open for a moment like the one you see see…
It was not until my second trip to Edinburgh that I checked out historic Holyrood Palace in detail. As you can tell from this Edinburgh print, the baroque palace has a fairytale level of beauty. On the day I visited historic Holyrood, the weather was oscillating between frightful and beautiful. One moment, storms were blowing,…
Is the design of the building pictured here familiar? If so, it’s because the Atlanta Flatiron shares its architecture with the more famous Flatiron Building in New York City. The Atlanta Flatiron, formally known as the English-American Building, is actually a few years older than its famous sibling. This little Flatiron was only Atlanta’s second…
This cherry blossom artwork is simply cheerful! That was my entire aim when I was working on it. I wanted a piece of artwork that was bright and cheerful with the colors of spring, and what popped into my mind was cherry blossoms. It was not simply because of the big Cherry Blossom Festival in…
This is one of the most famous churches in Britain, Westminster Abbey. This is a church whose history is literally intertwined with that of the British monarchy. Westminster Abbey has witnessed such historic events as the coronation of English kings and queens dating back to William The Conqueror in 1066. It’s also the final resting…
The streets of Cambridge, England, seemed to be one beautiful vignette after another. Round a corner or peek through a door and it seemed there was invariably some classic old architecture to see. If I hadn’t been preparing to bid farewell to England, I have no doubt I would have turned my afternoon in Cambridge…
This Boston waterfront print represents one of those lucky to be there moments. On my last morning in Boston, I wanted to head out to see the Boston Harbor Islands. The weather was gray and overcast but was predicted to clear. Still, as I made my way to the Marina for a water taxi, the…
It’s funny how the subway systems of various big cities have a character and flavor all their own. For instance, London has the Tube, Paris has the Metro, and Boston has the T! I’ve been to Boston twice and relied on the T to get me around. I’m not hugely fond of driving anywhere let…
On my last trip to Boston, I discovered that Salem was an easy train ride away! With it’s rich history, Salem had always been on the increasingly-large list of places I wanted to see. That was in no small part due to Salem’s literary heritage. This print of the famous House Of The seven Gables…
Boston was always on my list of places to see. What I had seen and heard about Boston intrigued me. I love cities with rich, long histories. When the fates aligned to give me the chance to see Boston first-hand, I was not disappointed. On my first afternoon roaming the Boston Harbor waterfront I happened…
Although I would later learn the Irish are known for their bright and bold colors, I wasn’t remotely prepared for them. On my first day in Dublin, I found my way down to the River Liffey and I was confronted with these rows of colorful buildings facing the waterfront. The narrow fronts of these building’s…
Before visiting Glastonbury several years ago, I had never heard of Glastonbury Tor never mind the legends that swirl around this corner of the Somereset landscape. According to some, the ancient tor is none other than Avalon, the mystical island that features in the legends of King Arthur. And before the fields were drained for…