10th Anniversary Bourbon Barrel Painting
Dress For Success
Fundraiser
Jeptha Creed Distillery Fundraiser
Glenns Creek Distillery is excited to celebrate its tenth anniversary with a unique artwork that homage to our rich history. A beautifully painted bourbon barrel showcases the1878 construction of the Old Crow Distillery, which resides on our property, alongside the founding year of Glenns Creek in 2015. This special piece is now on display in our tasting area, guests to appreciate the legacy of bourbon craftsmanship. Come visit us and experience the blend of tradition and innovation!
Dress for Success, Louisville, KY. is a nonprofit organization who empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. I painted this barrel to represent the Kentucky Derby for their fundraising auction.
At Jeptha Creed Distillery, they hosted a Paint a Barrel competition to support artists and their chosen charities. I’m proud to share that my barrel, dedicated to the Wounded Warriors, raised an incredible $10,000 for this important cause. Additionally, it was honored with the People’s Choice Award! Thank you everyone who participated and supported this meaningful event.
Buffalo Trace
Experience the beauty of the wild with my latest bourbon painting inspired by Buffalo Trace. Set against a stunning mountain backdrop, a herd of buffalo gracefully traverses the plains as the sun sets in a blaze of colors. The top of the barrel features precise laser engraving, while the vibrant wrap-around painting is brought to life with rich acrylic. This piece captures the essence of nature, the spirit of the American frontier, and the great tastes of Buffalo Trace bourbons.
A Deer Gift
I painted this for a good friend I knew in college. She received the painting and was truly moved and surprised by it. For some reason I decided the painting needed a deer in it. She told me after she received it, she was truly blown away. She relayed to me that they had a daughter that had passed away and whenever they see a deer somewhere it reminds them of their daughter.
A gift for his fiancee
I was asked to paint this scene from a photo taken of this young man and his fiancée. It was a heartfelt gift for his beloved as it is one of their favorite places to visit.
Star Trek
This was a fun painting that I was commissioned to paint. The client was a Star Trek fan and wanted a painting of the Enterprise early edition. When I finished it he drove all the way from Canada to pick it up, about an 8 hour drive.
Taffy's back porch
mural
This mural is located at a local pub and consists of some of the people both local and national who have played a concert at this venue.
Eaton Community Church
Sharing Life, Sharing Christ is the mission statement of the church that I attend. I was asked to paint two paintings to interpret the mission statement. Each painting is 48 x 48 and hang in the lobby of the church.
Castle by the Sea
Castle by the Sea, by J Fanta, is a children’s book I was asked to illustrate. This is one of the paintings for the book that I painted. The book is available on Amazon.
The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe
Our church, Eaton Community Church, did a presentation of the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis. I painted the backdrop which was 16-ft. tall and 40-ft. wide.
The Old Crow
Distillery
Not only did I paint a bourbon barrel for Glenns Creek Distillery, but I also painted this 48 x 48 painting of the Old Crow Distillery located on their grounds. It is such a cool looking building that I felt inspired to paint this and give it to Dave Meier, owner of Glenns Creek Distilling. I really enjoyed painting this. He has had puzzles made of the painting that can be purchased at his distillery.
Island of Mustique
Mustique is a private island in the Caribbean archipelago nation of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. I was commissioned by an internationally recognized architecture and design firm located in New York City. The painting was shipped to the Island of Mustique and now hangs in a private residence.
Preble County Art Association Fundraiser
Our local art association that I am a member of, asked for me to do a painting demonstration during a fundraising event. This painting was then auctioned at the dinner to the highest bidder who paid $1000.