Paintings by Theme Index: The Stories Behind My Art

A Thematic Guide to Writings About My Realism Paintings

The Paintings by Theme Index is a list of articles about my oil paintings, grouped by theme. It is organized so visitors can easily scan by subject and find the titles that match their interest. Each listing links to a written piece that expands on the theme, includes the paintings housed in that group, and opens with personal reflections.

I’ve been painting since my pre-teens and have completed more works than I can count. Each piece is a unique composition. No two are identical. Every painting stands on its own, shaped by the moment it was created and the story it’s meant to tell. With so many completed over the years, I began grouping them by subject. These groupings offer a way to navigate that body of work—connecting individual pieces through shared subject matter.

The painting groups are ever-changing. As a piece sells, it is removed from its respective group. When another work is completed, it is added to the theme where it belongs.

The index is updated as my work evolves—always reflecting what’s present, never fixed in time.

Grouped Paintings by Subject and Theme

Ways of Seeing

Close-Up Paintings — A More Intimate Way of Seeing

Monochromatic Art — When One Color Says Enough

Tightly Cropped Paintings — The Art of Focus and Intrigue

My Oil Painting Series

Some of my paintings are part of a larger story. These series reflect places I’ve known, beliefs I hold, and moments I chose to paint more than once.

Adventures in Africa Series — Paintings shaped by the Africa that captured my imagination long before I ever picked up a brush.

Life in Texas Series — Paintings shaped by the landscapes, sunsets, creatures, and everyday sights that make Texas feel like home.

Lighthouses of the World Series — Paintings inspired by the lighthouses whose strength, beauty, and quiet guidance captured my imagination the moment I stepped inside one.

My Christian Art Series — Christian-themed paintings inspired by God’s grace and by the sacred places, stories, and moments that reveal His presence.