Minuteman

Minuteman Statue at Washington's Headquarters, Newburgh, NY.   Members of the minutemen were no more than 30 years old.  They were the first armed militia to arrive at battle.  Officers were elected by popular vote.  It was common for officers to make decisions through consultation and concensus

with their men.

I Found Him

11x14 Watercolor on Aquabord.

Old Country Road

Country Farm Road

 9x12 Watercolor on Aquabord

RJ-Rene Mosca, Photographer, Port Jervis, NY granted me permission to paint from his photograph of this scene.

Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge

14x11 Watercolor on Aquabord.
The 1st Rondout Creek Lighthouse, built in 1837, was damaged by ice/weather.  The 2nd Lighthouse, built in 1867 on the south side of the creek was abandoned and subsequently demolished.  The 3rd Lighthouse, built in 1913, lit in 1915 was fully automated in 1954 eliminating the need for an occupied lighthouse keeper.  This painting is from a 1964 photo.  The Lighthouse has since been remodeled into the Hudson River Maritime Museum.