Magoo’s Nemesis For some 40 years I have had the desire to learn how to play the banjo. I have taken lessons from no less than three instructors, yet the ability to play like I want still escapes me. I have even attended an acoustic camp and left with a lot of knowledge, but little improvement in my playing skills. 2010 Edition: 500 – Two Image sizes 8 x 13 – $25 or 13 x 17 – $40

Rocky Raccoon One of the residents which took a hankering to my hospitality under an out-building. Since he (she?) was not paying rent I captured him and relocated him to a nearby lake were he can feast on fresh fish on a regular basis. 2012 Edition: 500 – Two Image sizes 9.5 x 12.5 – $25 or 11 x 15 – $45

Iowa Barn This is a dilapidated barn in Iowa. The owner is in a quandary trying to decide whether to refurbish it or tear it down as it has been in the family for over a 100 years. 2011 Edition: 500 – Two Image sizes 14 x 17 – $25 or 21 x 26 – $50

Old Tom Not really the correct moniker, but named after a friend of mine whose wife will readily agree that the mule’s disposition fits his character. Painted from a photograph taken at Ellington Agricultural Center during a Music and Molasses Festival. 2011 Edition: 500 – Two Image sizes 6 x 10 – $20 or 10.5 x 17 – $50

Jesus Saves A message often seen on barn tops and signs throughout the south — a message we should never forget — and one we should always share: For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life—JOHN 3:16.  (Prints also available with “See 7 States from Rock City,” and “Hughes Worm Ranch” on barn roof) 2008 Edition: 500 – Two Image sizes 11 x 17 – $25 or 30 x 20 – $50

Kentucky Farm My brother-in-law’s daddy’s hay barn in Kentucky with tractor and goats which they raised. 2012 Edition: 500 – Two Image sizes 13 x 14 – $25 or 17 x 18 – $50

Town of Harrisburg Log Cabin My sister always wanted me to paint a log cabin for her. Here’s a restored cabin I visited while in Harrisburg, NC. It was lived in until 1992. She also always wanted a split-rail fence. Now she has both. I wish she could have been born 100 years earlier and enjoyed “all the comforts” this kind of lifestyle would have provided her with! 2012 Edition: 500 – Two Image sizes 6 x 11 – $25 or 10 x 17 – $50

That Old Fiddle on the Wall That’s a song sung by Michelle Cupit. Her husband, Jerry, wrote the song based on Michelle’s childhood memories of growing up always seeing her father’s fiddle hanging on the wall. This is not that specific fiddle, but it is one of her father’s favorites. There are some “scrapes and bruises” from years of use, but that only adds character to it. 2010 Edition: 500 – Two Image sizes 9 x 13 – $25 or 11 x 16 – $45

Whitworth Memorial Baptist Church (Snow) I often wondered what this church would look like in a snow scene at night. In 2009 I found out. It had snowed and because I was so engrossed in finding out I drove to the church to take photos even though I hate having to drive in snow. It may have been cold outside, but I’m sure there was warmth and joy inside! 2009 Edition: 500 – Two Image sizes 14 x 17 – $35 or 21 x 26 – $45

Whitworth Memorial Baptist Church This is the same church but in a different season. I have always enjoyed the picturesque beauty of this church. Every time I drive by it I always get a feeling of Christ’s presence. 2011 Edition: 500 – Two Image sizes 14 x 17 – $25 or 21 x 26 – $45

Uncle Leslie’s Yellow Truck A scene often seen in the south — an abandoned inoperative vehicle in the middle of a field. This is one of my wife’s fond memories of visiting her uncle in Stewart, TN. 2008 Edition: 500 | 8 x 13 – $25

Long Black Train I have always been fascinated by trains. Here is my rendition of an old steam locomotive from the past. 2013 Edition: 500 – Two Image sizes 7 x 11 – $35 or 16 x 10 – $50

The End of the Road A scene often seen in rural America — an abandoned vehicle on the side of the road. A storm is seen in the background. 2013 Edition: 500 – Two Image sizes 8 x 11 – $25 or 13 x 18 – $40

Harrisburg NC Post Office This is my rendition of the old Morrison & Sons Grocery and Harrisburg Post Office. It has been restored and is now located in the town park. I took the liberty of adding a church and an old truck to the scene. 2013 Edition: 500 – Two Image sizes 12 x 10 – $25 or 16 x 13.5 – $40

Pa’s Barn This old barn was handsome in its day. But there’s been a lot of winters pass with their snow and ice and howling wind. The summer sun’s beat down on it till all the paint’s gone, and the old barn leans a good deal.   Only years of standing in the weather, bearing the storms and scorching sun — only that can produce beautiful barn wood.   We’re a lot like that. Only it’s on the inside that the beauty grows with us. We turn silver gray too. . .and lean a bit more than we did when we were young.  But the Good Lord knows what He’s doing.   And as the years pass He’s busy using the hard weather of our lives, to do a job of beautifying our souls that nothing else can produce. And I suspect we’ll be more beautiful when He calls us home for the seasons we’ve been through here. . .and just maybe even add a bit ofbeauty to our Father’s house.  — AUTHOR UNKNOWN 2009 Edition: 500 – Two Image sizes 9 x 13 – $30 or 13 x 18 – $45

Wicker’s Texaco, Adamsville, TN This is taken from an old photograph (circa 1935) of my uncle’s service station. In this photo it is across the street from the location I remember (and worked at) when growing up. 2014 Edition: 500 – Two Image sizes 12 x 10 – $25 or 16 x 13.5 – $50

Wawatam Lighthouse At the end of the St. Ignace Boardwalk at Chief Wawatam Park on Lake Huron The lighthouse is lit in the winter to guide snowmobiles across the frozen lake. Painted from a photograph taken while visiting family in Michigan.

Don’t Forget that you may be the lighthouse in someone else’s storm.

2018 Edition: 500 – 12 x 16 – $25

Eking Out a Living Too often today throughout the world we witness far
too many poor lacking sufficient money to live at a standard considered comfortable or normal in society. Sadly, the gap between the rich and the poor has widened. 2019 Edition: NFS

First Baptist Church Santa Fe, New Mexico Painted from a photograph my wife took while we were on vacation in New Mexico. Couldn’t help but admire the architecture which was the traditional way many of the buildings were built in Santa Fe back in the 1800s. 2018 Edition: 500 – 15 x 11—$25

The Long Horn This was taken from a photo on a trip out west.
It reminds me of a movie I once saw about a Long Horn Steer subjected to the cold winter out west. The rancher was concerned it wouldn’t survive the weather. Come Spring, it (and her calf) made it! 2014 Edition: 500 – 16 x 13 – $25

Mabry’s Mill, Meadows of Dan, VA This painting was painted by my father in 1972, but was severely damaged by smoke in a fire in 2005. Only the original image was left intact. I used this image and painted over it adding color. 2014 Edition: 500 – 19 x 13 – $30

Hobo’s Mandolin
This here mandolin is carved out of pine
It was willed to me by an old hobo,way down the line . . .
from the song: hobo’s mandolin by tom rush

This is my experiment with cubism, however it seemed to have turned out more abstract than cubism! 2019 Edition: 500 – 12 x 16 – $30

Mission San Juan Capistrano Mission San Juan Capistrano was founded in 1731 by Spanish Catholics of the Franciscan Order in present-day San Antonio, Texas. The mission San Juan was named after Saint John of Capestrano.

For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ.—2 Corinthians 4:6 2018 Edition: 500 – 12 x 15 – $25

The Old Red Truck Dilapidated vehicles that have seen their best days are often found in and near barns in the South, as are barns which are often decorated with quilts, and signs, etc. Here the owner chose to show his patriotism by painting an American Flag on the barn.

The old truck has seen it’s last days, but somewhere out there is someone who can restore this old delapidated piece of steel to an even better condition than when it come off the showroom floor. If you feel as though your life is much like this old truck, there is someone who can restore your life to one of use and give you salvation.

And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.—1 Peter 5:10

2019 Edition: 500 – 14.75 x 10.75 – $30

The Lighthouse

And I thank God for the lighthouse I owe my life to Him
For Jesus is the lighthouse and from the rocks of sin
He has shown a light around me that I can clearly see
If it wasn’t for the lighthouse tell me where would this ship be
—From the song Lighthouse written by Ronnie Hinson

Don’t Forget that you may be the lighthouse in someone else’s storm. 2018 Edition: 500 – 15 x 11 – $30

The Lighthouse Bookmarkers These bookmarkers are reproduced from the Lighthouse painting above. Made of plastic. “And I thank God for the lighthouse I owe my life to Him
For Jesus is the lighthouse and from the rocks of sin
He has shown a light around me that I can clearly see
If it wasn’t for the lighthouse tell me where would this ship be”
—From the song Lighthouse written by Ronnie Hinson

Don’t Forget that you may be the lighthouse in someone else’s storm. Packet of 5 – $15

The Reception
Another experiment in cubism. The original design
was a collage for an assignment while in college.
The images were taken from an advertisement in a
magazine. I think this turned out better than the
original—and yes, I do think it does look a little
like cubism! 2019 Edition: 500 – 12.5 x 16.5 – $30

Old Mill, My father was infatuated by old mills. This painting was started by him back in the last century sometime. We found it partially completed while going through some things after his passing. Dad had sketched the image and painted the mill house, but the rest was left for my imagination. I used his image and painted it using my inventiveness as to what he may have intended. 2019 Edition: 500 – 14 x 10.5 – $30

Grapes and Lemons
God has provided us with a bountiful harvest. Let us be mindful of those who are less fortunate: Do not go over your vineyard a second time or pick up the grapes that have fallen. Leave them for the poor and the foreigner. I am the LORD your God.
—Leviticus 19:10 2010 Edition: NFS

The 3rd Saturday in October
The Third Saturday in October is the Alabama–Tennessee football rivalry. It is an American college football rivalry game played annually by the Crimson Tide of the University of Alabama and the Volunteers of the University of Tennessee.
2020 Edition: 500 – Image sizes 8 x 17 – $35

Long Journey Back to Christ
This painting was specifically painted to be used for the cover of my autobiography, “Long Journey Back to Christ.” It depicts the progression of my prodigal son journey back to Christ. You will notice the bottom of the picture is desolate terrain consisting of cactus, rock and other debris. But as you look upward toward the Cross, you will notice the terrain gets greener and more lush in vegetation—even flowers. 2020 NFS

Waiting for Lunch!
A scene often seen on warm sunny beaches throughout the United States and other areas. 2020 Edition: 500 – Image sizes 10 x 18 – $35

See Rock City A message often seen on barn tops and signs throughout the south. (Prints also available “Hughes Worm Ranch” on barn roof) 2008 Edition: 500 – Two Image sizes 11 x 17 – $25 or 30 x 20 – $50

The Bouquet Another experiment. I wanted to paint a bouquet of flowers ala Claude Monet. Not as beautiful as the master, but still satisfied with the end product. 2021 Edition: 500 – Image size 12 x 15 – $35

New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Estill, Mississippi
This painting was done from a photograph provided by my daughter-in-law’s mother. The original photograph didn’t have snow, but I took the liberty of adding snow and ice in Deer Creek which runs in front of the old church which was built in 1918 but has since been abandoned. 2021 Edition: 500 – Image size 10 x 15 – $35

Harbour Town Lighthouse . Taken from a photo while visiting Hilton Head Island in South Carolina.
Although it wasn’t storming, I painted it as I thought it might look when God does His wonderous works at times to show the ships the light still shines when we are in need of His help. 2021 Edition: 500 – Image size 7 x 14 – $35