Des Moines pulses with motion in this vibrant cityscape—where skaters glide across the bridge, clouds swirl above the skyline, and nature leans in from the margins. Proykov captures not just a place, but a rhythm: the quiet rush of urban life, the joy of movement, the contrast between steel and bloom. This one-of-a-kind piece invites…
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🏙️ Downtown Roots by Nick Proykov — SOLD
Downtown Roots 18” x 24” original oil on canvas by Nick Proykov — SOLD A bold tribute to Des Moines’ skyline, where desert flora meets urban form. Proykov’s brushwork blends architectural rhythm with natural resilience, capturing the city’s pulse in rich blues and sunlit textures. Framed and available now at the gallery. Call, Email or…
🏡 Shelter in Light 12” x 16” original oil on panel by Frank Kecskes
A quiet cabin, weathered and resilient, stands beneath a sky thick with memory. Kecskes Jr. captures the poetry of rural solitude—where clouds drift like thoughts and sunlight brushes the edges of time. Framed and available now at the gallery. Call, Email or DM for details or to arrange a private viewing.
🌋 Echoes of Vesuvius by F. W. Billings
🌋 Echoes of Vesuvius is a 16” x 20” original oil on canvas by F. W. Billings, the size does not include the period frame. A timeless gaze across the Bay of Naples, where volcanic majesty meets classical ruin. Billings captures the quiet tension between nature’s power and civilization’s fragility—Mount Vesuvius smolders in the distance,…
Vase with Onions by Al Jackson
A study in patience and presence—onions half-peeled, a ceramic vase adorned with quiet ornament, all resting in soft shadow. Jackson’s brushwork invites you to linger in the ordinary, where light becomes memory and texture becomes time. Image Size: 16” x 20” Framed and available now at the gallery. Call, Email or DM for inquiries or…
Tonalist Landscape by Brian Parr
Golden light, quiet fields, and a line of trees fading into the horizon — this 24” x 36” original oil on canvas by Brian Parr captures that fleeting moment of stillness in nature we all crave. ✨🌿 Parr’s work is known for its atmospheric depth and expressive brushwork, drawing the viewer right into the landscape….
Basket of Peaches by August Laux
🍑 August Laux (1842–1921) “Peaches in Baskets,” Oil on canvas, 14” x 18” (image size) A masterclass in still life realism—Laux captures the quiet drama of abundance and impermanence. Each peach glows with ripeness, tumbling from its basket like a moment slipping through time. The contrast of lush fruit against a shadowed backdrop invites contemplation,…
Pond by Noah Desmond
🌊✨ Pond by Noah Desmond30” x 30” | Original | Available A moment suspended in reflection—Pond invites you to linger in the quiet shimmer of water and light. Desmond’s expressive brushwork and layered palette echo the fleeting beauty of nature’s stillness, where blues, greens, and soft golds ripple like memory. Perfect for collectors seeking tranquility…
Playing Light by August Holland
✨ Playing Light by August Holland 22” x 28” | Original Oil on Canvas This breathtaking landscape captures the quiet poetry of sunlight breaking through the pines, dancing across water, and illuminating the rugged peaks beyond. Holland’s brushwork brings both serenity and grandeur to life, making this piece a timeless celebration of nature’s beauty. 🌲⛰️💫…
Untitled Tonalist landscape by Brian Parr
🌫️ Untitled Tonalist landscape by Brian ParrOil on panel, 9” x 12” A hush falls over the landscape—where light softens, and silence speaks. Parr’s brushwork evokes the quiet pull of memory, with dense greens and a sky in motion that feels both familiar and fleeting. For collectors drawn to mood over detail, this Tonalist piece…
Untitled Still Life by Charles Demuth
Charles Demuth, before Precisionism, painted quiet moments like this—an 11” x 17” watercolor still life where red cloth, glass, and porcelain meet in soft tension. A masterclass in transparency and restraint. Framed and available.
Looking for Myself by Ron Durnavich
Looking for Myself by Ron Durnavich10” x 8” | Mixed Media on Canvas | $100 A swirl of identity, chaos, and color—this piece doesn’t ask for interpretation, it demands it.Perfect for collectors who crave energy and introspection in equal measure. Call, Email or DM to purchase or view in person.
Path Through the Woods by John Carroll
🌲 Path Through the Woods by John Carroll33” x 48” | Oil on canvas A golden hush beneath the trees—Carroll’s forest invites you in, guiding the eye down a winding trail bathed in filtered light. This large-scale oil painting captures the quiet magic of nature’s transitions: shadow to sun, solitude to discovery. Now available at…
Falls at Hanging Lake by Deanna Skokan
Falls at Hanging Lake Artist: Deanna SkokanMedium: Acrylic on gallery-stretched canvasDimensions: 20” x 24” Deanna Skokan’s Falls at Hanging Lake evokes the tranquil beauty of Colorado’s iconic natural landmark. With cascading water rendered in dynamic acrylic strokes and lush greenery enveloping the scene, this piece invites reflection and calm. Ideal for collectors seeking nature-inspired works…
American Bison by Pedro Tapia
Strength and beauty, framed in tradition. 🦬✨ This 24” x 36” original painting, American Bison by Pedro Tapia, captures the raw power and enduring spirit of one of America’s most iconic animals. The rich, earthy tones of the bison are perfectly complemented by its handcrafted leather-wrapped frame, adding an authentic Western touch and making this…
Sierra Symphony by Doug Oliver
✨ Sierra Symphony ✨ By Doug Oliver 36” x 24” | Acrylic on Canvas Step into the tranquility of the high Sierra with this luminous landscape by Doug Oliver. Towering peaks, rolling clouds, and a crystal-clear stream invite you into a world of peace and natural majesty. Every brushstroke captures the grandeur of the mountains…
Luz Ambar by Aymara
Luz Ambar by Aymara30” x 40” · Original Oil on Canvas Sunlight filters through the trees, casting golden shadows across a quiet courtyard. In Luz Ambar, Aymara evokes the soul of Mediterranean tranquility—arched doorways, wrought iron accents, and blooming yellow flowers come alive in a dance of light and texture. This piece is a masterclass…
Village in the Valley by Nicola de Benedictus
Village in the ValleyNicola de Benedictus · Original Oil on Canvas · 32” x 32” A quiet village glows beneath a violet sky, where rustic rooftops and reflective waters meet in a dreamlike dance. Nicola de Benedictus blends realism with abstraction, inviting you into a layered countryside that feels both timeless and alive. This evocative…
Lake Como Paradise by Leon Roulette
🌅 Lake Como Paradise by Leon RouletteStep into a dreamscape where sunset light dances across tranquil waters and timeless architecture. This multiple original acrylic on canvas (27.5” x 34.5”) by renowned romantic realist Leon Roulette captures the elegance of Italy’s Lake Como with masterful detail and warmth.Perfect for collectors who seek serenity, sophistication, and a…
Local Talent by Stephen McMillan
Stephen McMillan – “Local Talent” – Signed & Numbered Limited Edition Serigraph– Framed – $295 Bring a touch of rural charm and fine art craftsmanship into your home with Local Talent, a signed and numbered limited-edition print by acclaimed artist Stephen McMillan. This work captures the candid, symmetrical beauty of four curious cows peeking from…
Untitled Original by Raya
🌫️ “Rooted in silence, rising in gold.”This 31” x 31” original mixed media canvas by Raya invites you into a surreal landscape where memory and imagination blur. Abstract trees stretch across a dreamlike terrain, their golden canopies casting quiet shadows over layered soil—like a cross-section of time itself. A masterclass in texture and tonal restraint,…
Field of Yellow Wildflowers by John Carroll
Golden blooms stretch across a quiet field, kissed by soft sky and framed by red-roofed cottages—John P. Carroll’s “Field of Yellow Wildflowers” captures the stillness and warmth of the Midwest in full bloom. This signed oil on canvas (29” x 33”) blends textured brushwork with timeless charm. A Kansas City original, ready to bring peace…
View from a Railway Car Window by John Carroll
✨ A timeless view captured in oil ✨ “View from a Railway Car Window” by John Carroll invites you into a sunlit meadow framed by trees, glowing with yellow and green tones that feel alive with movement and light. This original oil on canvas (30” x 38”) is a perfect statement piece for collectors who…
November Fields by John Carroll
✨ November light, wide open fields, and a quiet stillness that only late autumn can bring. ✨ This original oil on canvas, “November Fields” by John Carroll, captures the expansive beauty of farmland resting under a cool sky, framed by trees touched with golden light. At 24” x 36”, it’s a statement piece that brings…
SELF-PORTRAIT AS A YOUNG MAN SHAVING by Dr Seuss
Adapted posthumously from the 1964 original ink and watercolor on board. This is Dr. Seuss’s 1964 painting, Self-Portrait as a Young Man Shaving. Ted, who lived in a New York City apartment in the 1930s, portrays himself as a modern man who uses an electric shaver. Apparently, he also kept a “shaving file” filled with…
CAT IN OBSOLETE SHOWER BATH by Dr Seuss
Mixed-Media Pigment Print on Archival CanvasAuthorized Estate Edition Image Size: 36” x 28” with additional canvas border Adapted posthumously from an original painting by Theodor Seuss Geisel (“Dr. Seuss”). Most of us have experienced a time early in our adult life when the entire world sits before our eyes. Young, eager, and prepared to chase…
Horse in the Pasture by Greg Steele
Horse in the Pasture is a beautiful original oil on panel by Iowa artist Gregory Steele
Nobu Haihara original painting
✨ “Royal Straight” by Nobu Haihara ✨ Bold, contemporary, and full of movement — this stunning oil on canvas commands attention from every angle. Measuring an impressive 32” x 32” (unframed), Royal Straight radiates both power and elegance through Haihara’s masterful brushwork and dynamic composition. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or seeking a statement piece…
Morning East of Vinton Iowa by Brian Parr
🌾 Morning East of Vinton IowaOriginal oil on panel | 8” x 10” | SOLD By Brian Parr Golden light, freshly rolled hay, and the quiet rhythm of Iowa farmland—captured en plein air by regional artist Brian Parr. This intimate landscape invites you into a moment of stillness and harvest, framed in antique gold for…
Morning North of Vinton Iowa by Brian Parr
✨ New Arrival ✨ Brian Parr captures the quiet charm of rural Iowa in this intimate plein air oil painting titled “Morning North of Vinton, Iowa.” Measuring just 5” x 7”, this gem radiates warmth with its bold brushwork, vibrant roofline, and snow-dappled ground against the deep woods. Perfectly framed, it’s a small but powerful…
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