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These are some of our favorite pieces and not all are for sale, but indicate the scope of work Don produces.
Commission work is negotiable. Call or email for more information.

	"Paper Kite" The Paper Kite, Rice Paper or Large Tree Nymph butterfly (Idea leuconoe) is known especially for its presence in butterfly greenhouses and live butterfly expositions. The Paper Kite is of Southeast Asian origin. Transparent watercolors on Arches watercolor paper. Open edition giclee prints are available and are 16"x20" including a 2" white margin. $42.95 + $7.95 s/h. Original available.
	"Tiger Longwing" The Tiger Longwing or Golden Helicon (Heliconius hecale) is a member of the Heliconiidae butterfies. All Heliconius species have long black wings bearing simple but striking patterns, typically featuring streaks or patches of red and cream, or blue and cream. They occur from Mexico to the Peruvian Amazon. Open edition giclee prints are available and are 14"x16" including a 2" white margin. $39.95 + $7.95 s/h. Original available.
	"Monarch" The Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) is a milkweed butterfly, in the family Nymphalidae. It is perhaps the best known of all North American butterflies famous for its southward migration and northward return in summer. Transparent watercolor on Arches Watercolor paper. Open edition giclee prints are available and are 14"x16" including a 2" white margin. $39.95 + $7.95 s/h. Original available.
	"Rosie and the Fork-Tailed Devil" "Rosie the Riveter" of World War II fame is the subject of this watercolor portrait. This painting was entered in the Simuflite/Flying Magazine annual aviation art contest in the Fall of 2001. The results: Winner of the AWAM award. Limited edition prints are available and are 18"x24" including a 1.5" white margin. $49.95 + $7.95 s/h. Original not available.
	"Guitarist" This is a portrait of a fellow railroad buff who played guitar in a band. The painting was originally started years ago and worked on now and then. Some final touch-up work was done in 1998 and it was entered in the "Views of the West" contest at Denver's famous Fort Restaurant. The result: 1st Place, Best use of theme Watercolor on 400lb Arches watercolor paper, 20"x 27."
	"Bassist" This is a portrait of the bassist in a California band called 'Merlin' (same as the above two musicians). The painting was begun many years ago and only finished recently. Some final touch-up work was done in 2000 and it was entered in the "Views of the West" contest. The result was 2nd Place. Watercolor on 400lb Arches watercolor paper, 20"x 27."
	"Musician" This is a portrait of another musician who played in the same band as the guitarist below. The picture was painted in watercolor several years ago. Some sprucing-up work and a new frame were added in 1999 and it was entered in the "Views of the West" contest at Denver's famous Fort Restaurant. The result: "Best of Show" Watercolor on 400lb Arches watercolor paper, 20"x 27."
	"Merlman" This 18"x 24" airbrush painting is one of our other boys, Merlin. This painting won "Best of Show" in a Denver area animal art contest in 2000. It was a Christmas gift for Paula a few years ago. Not even a chance that it is for sale!
	"Red Truck" This restored Chevy pickup was painted as a gift for the owner. Watercolor on Strathmore watercolor board. Approximately 16"x 20"
	"1959 Jag" This restored 1959 Jaguar was commissioned as a gift for the owner. Location of painting is unknown. Watercolor on Arches 400 lb watercolor paper. Approximately 20"x 30"