11 x 14 oil on panel
July 2023
Between Viroqua and Reedstown, WI, there is a cute greenhouse and gift shop called Second Nature. One evening, we went to their night market, and it was so beautiful. Their’s a creek, a mini beach, a gift shop and some really neat nik-naks. Definitely worth a trip!
5 x 7 oil on panel
June 2023
A scene inspired by the palettes of the Fauve painters of the early 20th century.
8 x 10 oil on panel
June 2023
Another driftless scene inspired by the color palette of the Fauves.
8 x 10 oil on panel
March 2023
Just off county highway P in Vernon County, Wisconsin.
11 x 14 oil on canvas panel
May 2023
Based on Georges Braque’s “l'estaque” (1906)
8 x 10 oil on panel
May 2023
Painted en plein air at the Viroqua Farmers Market.
11 x 14 oil on panel
February 2023
This is the interior of an amazing little historic diner in Destin, Florida. I’m a huge fan of classic American diners. Growing up in the UK I watched lots of American movies. Many had a diner scene. Now I seek them out everywhere!
11 x 14 oil on panel
April 2023
Guest take lunch outside a cafe on Capitol Square, Madison, WI.
8 x 10 oil on panel
March 2023
The Lowther Hotel is a grand historic building in Goole UK. Perched right on the edge of Goole docks.
8 x 10 oil on panel
March 2023
A lone gardener tends to his patch at the Howden allotments with the sun glowing in the background and Howden Minster in the distance.
8 x 10 oil on panel
March 2023
The sun sets over pools outside a condo at Destin beach.
8 x 10 oil on panel
March 2023
This colorful piece captures the morning glow of Destin Boardwalk during the off-season while repairs are made one early morning.
8 x 10 oil on panel
January 2023
A cold winter night on Main Street, Viroqua, with the warm glow of the lights from the Main Street Market.
11 x 14 oil on panel
January 2023
8 x 10 oil on panel
February 2023
4 x 6 oil on canvas panel
January 2023
In my home town, the skyline is dominated by two historic water towers, the Salt and pepper pots. Painted from sketches and photos from my trip home.
5 x 7 oil on panel
January 2023
5 x 7 oil on panel
January 2023
8x10 oil on birch panel
December 2022
8x10 oil on birch panel
December 2022
5x7 oil on carton
December 2022
16x20 oil on canvas
December 2022
Vernon county, Wisconsin is known for its historic round barns. This one is at Dell Farm.
11x14 oil on canvas
December 2022
Rotary lights in La Crosse, Wisconsin are a popular holiday tradition in the city. The lights are displayed on a large, rotating frame in a park near the downtown area. The lights are synchronized to music, creating a festive and interactive experience for visitors. The rotary lights display is a beloved holiday event in La Crosse, attracting thousands of visitors each year. It is a beloved holiday event in La Crosse and attracts thousands of visitors each year.
This year, I had the chance to walk around the lights I noticed the carriage rides and just had to paint it.
5x7 oil on carton
November 2022
When I was back home in England, I spent a lot of time walking I used to love the riverbank this section has the perfect curve that draws the eye to the horizon where a clock tower stands.
11x14 oil on panel
November 2022
11x14 oil on panel
November 2022
I’m a huge fan of Pixar, cartoons, and animation in general. This guy was sat on my desk, so I painted him!
Mr. Potato Head is a popular toy that was first introduced in 1952 by a company called Hassenfeld Brothers, which later became known as Hasbro. The toy consists of a plastic potato-shaped body and a variety of plastic parts such as ears, eyes, noses, mouths, and other accessories that can be attached to the body to create different facial expressions. The toy was originally designed to be used with real potatoes, but later versions included a plastic potato body as well. Mr. Potato Head became a cultural icon and was even featured in the Toy Story movie franchise. Today, Mr. Potato Head is still a popular toy and continues to be enjoyed by children and collectors alike.
8x10 oil on canvas
November 2022
The coal hoists at Goole were an integral part of the town's economy and history. They were used to load coal onto ships and transport it to other parts of the country. The coal industry was a major employer in Goole, and the hoists were a vital part of the process. They were operated by skilled workers who had to be trained in their use and maintenance. Despite the decline of the coal industry, the hoists at Goole remain an important part of the town's heritage and are a reminder of its industrial past.
8x10 oil on canvas
November 2022
I used to walk over the Kingsway Bridge in Goole a lot when I was a kid. It has a great view of the town and I always got giddy when a train passed under.
8x10 oil canvas
November 2022
2022 was a tough year. I lost both my nanna and my mum within a week of each other. Shortly after my nanna passed away, me, my wife and kids took a walk with my mum around west park in Goole. I will forever remember this peaceful and happy day.
11x14 oil on canvas
November 2022
Goole is my home town and I got to spend some time there this year. It’s a unique place and has many old buildings. This is North Street looking towards downtown featuring the clocktower.
Goole is located in the East Riding of Yorkshire and sits on the River Ouse. It's actually pretty old - it has a history that dates back to the Roman times. In the Middle Ages, Goole was a big deal because it was a port for the wool trade. But in the 19th and 20th centuries, things really took off for Goole when they built the Aire and Calder Navigation, which connected the town to the Humber estuary and allowed bigger ships to dock at the port. Nowadays, Goole is still a busy commercial port and also has lots of small businesses and industries.
11x14 oil on canvas
October 2022
Samois-la-Barque Rouge is a painting by the French artist Albert Marquet, created in 1906. The painting depicts a small red boat moored at the edge of a river, with trees and bushes in the background. The bright red color of the boat stands out against the muted greens and browns of the landscape, creating a striking visual contrast. Marquet was known for his use of color and light in his paintings, and Samois-la-Barque Rouge is a prime example of his skill in this area. The painting is currently held in a private collection.
I’m so inspired by Marquet’s brushstrokes and use of color. And I find copying the work of others is a great way to learn their thought process.
11x14 oil on canvas
October 2022
11x14 oil on canvas
September 2022
The International Gardens in La Crosse, Wisconsin offer a stunning array of botanical beauty for visitors to enjoy. Located within Riverside Park, the gardens feature a variety of plants and flowers from around the world, including Japan, China, and the Netherlands. Stroll through the winding paths and take in the sights and smells of the diverse plant life on display. The International Gardens are a must-see attraction for anyone visiting La Crosse.
I painted this scene as part of the Annual Between the Bluffs plein air event in La Crosse.
11x14 oil on canvas
August 2022
11 x 14 Oil on canvas
August 2022
Painted as part of the 2022 Paint the point plein air event in Mineral Point, Wisconsin.
11 x 14 Oil on canvas
August 2022
Painted as part of the 2022 Paint the Point plein air event in Mineral Point, Wisconsin.
16 x 20 oil on canvas
July 2022
People disembark the La Crosse Queen at Riverside park, La Crosse on a sunny afternoon.
16 x 20 Oil on canvas
June 2022
In york, England, there is an amazingly cute side street known as The Shambles. Filled with unique olde-timey shoppes and Tudor-esque buildings, the Shambles was crying out for me to paint it. I grew up in nearby Goole and York was always one of my favorite places to hang out.
16 x 20 Oil on Canvas
June 2022
Along the riverbank north of Goole, UK, a boat is moored up with Kilpin Pike in the distance.
11x14 oil on canvas
April 2022 (Commission)
The Twist o’ the Mist in Niagra Falls is a super unique ice cream shack!
11 x 14 Oil on canvas
June 2022
I took a trip back home to England. I used to live in Goole which was a few miles from the historic town of Howden. This is High Bridge, a downtown area dwarfed by a 12th-century minster!
11 x 14 oil on canvas
March 2022
16 x 20 Oil on Canvas
April 2022
16x20 Oil on Canvas
March 2022
Another figurative oil on canvas study of a girl in a field with flowers.
16x20 oil on canvas
February 2022
Moderately inspired by the conflict in Ukraine, this piece is another figurative study of a girl in a field of sunflowers.
16 x 20 oil on canvas
February 2022
I’ve ventured into the world of figurative art!
11x14 oil on canvas
February 2022
I had the chance of visiting the amazing Monona Terrace designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. While I was there, a few guys were out ice fishing. I painted this once I got home, There’s no way I was going to stand on that ice and paint!
11 x 14 oil on canvas
January 2022
Roesler’s Bossie Mootel is a farm on the south edge of La Crosse, Wisconsin. It’s got such a character to it! I don’t know why, but “Mootel” always makes me chuckle.
I love main streets. They’re so full of character. This is Viroqua, Wisconsin featuring the fly fishing shop and the Historic Temple Theatre.
16 x 20 oil on canvas
January 2022
This Amish farm is outside of Hillsboro, Wisconsin and features in another of my paintings “Sunset at the farm.” I really enjoyed trying to represent the snow and frost in this image. The trees in the distance, even though this is early winter, still have color in them if you squint enough.
8 x 10 oil on canvas
January 2022
This scene is on my way to work. It’s such a common site in this part of Rural Wisconsin. Our area of Wisconsin is one of the largest Amish communities outside of Pennsylvania.
11x14 Oil on canvas
November 2021
In Hillsboro, Wisconsin, there’s a new coffeeshop and it has so much character I just had to paint it!
Another painting featuring the newly renovated Fortney Hotel. I’ve talked so much about this amazing building and it’s featured in so many of my paintings. When I first arrived in Viroqua, this building showed so much potential. It’s a beacon at the heart of downtown Viroqua. The building was in disrepair and had been painted a gaudy shade of pink. The new owners have breathed new life into this building and the intersection of Court and Main.
16 x 20 oil on canvas
July 2021
Pearl Street in La Crosse, Wisconsin, is such a beautiful place to hang out. The buildings are original and house some candy shops, ice cream parlors, and coffee shops. Scenes like these are what I really enjoy painting. There’s so much life and character.
11x14 oil on canvas
November 2021
Around Viroqua there are many Amish farms. Coming around the bend one evening, I was struck by this barn, reflecting the last of the day’s sunlight with a storm hovering in the distance.
8 x 10 oil on canvas
August 2021
One day on my way home from work I saw this Amish gentleman coming home. The windmill looked like a lighthouse, calling him home for dinner.
Pete’s has been on this site for over 100 years and every summer the lines are almost around the block! I came across this scene (common during summer) and just had to paint it. There’s something kinda unique about this cute little burger stand in the heart of downtown Prairie du Chien.
16 x 20
April 2021
The Riverwalk in La Crosse, Wisconsin is a pretty neat place. Right along the side of the Mighty Mississippi River, Riverside Park has an amphitheater and it’s also home to the Rotary Lights during the holiday season. Maybe one day I’ll paint the rotary lights too. I can’t wait for the summer when the riverboats will be docked here.
Commissioned piece.
Commissioned piece.
16 x 20
April 2021
I’ve always been inspired by this view of downtown La Crosse. The cathedral of St. Joseph the Workman is undergoing renovation at the moment and I felt the urge to mark the occasion. The cathedral is built of limestone and was designed by architect Edward J. Schulte and completed in 1962.
16 x 20
March 2021
The Fortney hotel towers above Main street Viroqua, Wisconsin. It’s a fascinating-looking building and is currently undergoing a huge facelift to breathe new life into its late 1800’s skeleton.
16 x 20
February 2021
This piece is inspired by the beautiful view facing west at Webster Township, WI. The evening sun always hits this barn in a dramatic way and the hues in the sky were particularly vibrant one evening.
The snow is rendered in bold colorful strokes that invoke early 20th century post-impressionists.
February 2021
A post-impressionist oil painting of afternoon tea.
February 2021
Impressionism oil painting of an American barn with American Flag.
11 x 14 oil on canvas
November 2020
This farm is featured in “Spring at Irish Ridge Road”
Sunflowers and Pumpkins
12 x 12 oil on canvas
November 2020
As we all know, Van Gogh was a fan of painting sunflowers. There’s something magical and optimistic about them. I saw this scene on the way to Holmen, WI and had to pull over and snap a quick photo as the sun began to set.
12 x 12 oil on canvas
August 2020
Outside of Soldiers Grove, WI, there sits a blue barn on the highway. It sticks out because I think it might be the only blue barn I’ve seen around here.
11 x 14 oil on canvas
August 2020
This piece was painted as part of Mineral Point’s “Paint the point” competition.
November 2020
An impressionist oil painting of a rural barn in Holmen Wisconsin.
January 2021
A commissioned oil painting of a golden retriever called Hubble who passed away.
January 2021
An impressionism oil painting of a Rural Wisconsin Landscape.
11 x 14 oil on canvas.
August 2020
This piece was painted as part of the “Paint the Point” event in Mineral Point, Wisconsin.
12 x 12 oil on canvas
August 2020
In Chaseburg there’s a sweet little nature trail. So I decided to paint it.
11 x 14 oil on canvas
July 2020
There’s a road outside of Viroqua, lined with Amish farms, greenhouses, candy and bake shops and wood mills. This particular part caught my eye one day as we drove trough the area.
36 x 48 oil on canvas
May 2020
In Hillsboro, Wis., there is an amazing new hospital facility with a team of people that I regard as the best in the world at what they do - taking care of patients. But before the new hospital was built, one stood on Water Avenue, serving the community for 67.5 years.
This is a tribute to the facility that meant so much to so many.
11 x 14 oil on canvas
April 2020
This scene depicts an Amish farm in Vernon county, inspiration from this scene comes from Andre Derain’s paintings of London during the early 1900s. This is particularly noticeable in the way the sky is rendered.
11 x 14 oil on canvas
March 2020
Painted as part of a oil painting class at Viroqua Public Library, this scene depicts an Amish man and his son working the hay field. The figures are presented on a carefully considered background of alternating blue and orange and blue hues.
20 x 10 oil on canvas
February 2020
This scene of an amish gentleman walking along the highway with an amish farm on the horizon was in the artists sketchbook for over a year before making it to canvas. This scene is on Highway 82 as it winds its way through “White City” passed the Morning Star Produce Barn. The Artist pulled to the side of the road and quickly sketched it in his notebook while community to work.
To see the start of this process, check out the blog post.
8 x 8 oil on panel
February 2020
The bright, colorful atmosphere of LA’s historic Chinatown District is captured in bold brushwork on panel. This piece is a sketch on wood panel based on photography by the artist from an earlier trip.
To see more imagery from the amazing LA Chinatown, check out their Instagram page
20 x 10 oil on canvas
January 2020
This scene depicts a late winter afternoon the main street of Viroqua, Wisconsin. The long shadows and perspective draw the viewers eye into the scene and the edges increase the focus with the artist’s trademark complimentary color dynamic.
20 x 24 oil on canvas
December 2019
This colorful piece by Dan Howard depicts the quaint city of Coon Valley, Wisconsin. This scene welcomes visitors from the south on Highway 14. A complex of barn buildings framed by fields and trees.
The church spire of Coon Valley Lutheran Church provides a focal point for the scene.
The artist has focussed on using a dynamic color palette using complimentary colors paired together. The whole scene coordinates warm focal points with cool zones to provide depth and focus.
11 x 14 oil on canvas
December 2019
“Just before winter” is another painting depicting the same barn found in “Barn by the Kickapoo River.”
The unique structure of this barn outside of Viola, Wisconsin is what inspires the artist. The bold red against a muted pre-winter backdrop creates a striking visual dynamic.
11 x 14 oil on canvas
December 2019
16 x 20 inch oil on canvas
October 2019
Just outside of Cashton, WI, there is a place known as “Amish Walmart.” I’ve mentioned it in a few of my blog posts. Amish Walmart is run by an amish family. Since I moved to the U.S., I’ve been interested in the Amish. There’s something about living “off grid” that appeals to me… until I need heat, light, air conditioning, etc… then I’m all set.
This is my first portrait and I really enjoyed building up the texture on the face. This is the face of a man weathered by the elements through years of barn building and farming.
The inspiration from Van Gogh is evident in this piece, not just in the brushwork but in the complementary color choices.
16 x 20 inch oil on canvas
August 2019
This iconic piece is inspired by the artist’s trip to Wyoming. The artist took his sketchbook and sketched many views on his trip including Yellowstone National Park, the Badlands and “Devil’s Tower” - the first national monument in the United States. This piece is heavily inspired by the fauvist artists of early 20th century Europe such as de Vlaminck, Derain and Mattise.
16 x 20 inch oil on canvas
August 2019
“Downtown La Crosse, WI” depicts an iconic scene from 4th Street South, La Crosse with the iconic Leithold’s Music store front and center. On his first trip to La Crosse, Dan was struck by the beauty in this old, downtown building and how majestic it stood, framed by the other buildings in downtown La Crosse thanks to the “dog-leg right” turn.
12 x 12 inch oil on canvas
July 2019
In rural Vernon County there are many amish greenhouses. “An Amish Flower Garden” is the artists first attempt at capturing the boldness and beauty of these magical places hidden in the rolling bluffs of rural Wisconsin.
11 x 14 inch oil on canvas
July 2019
“Viroqua Farmers Market II” depicts a Saturday in summer at the Viroqua Farmers Market where local Amish families sell their wares. The color held within the designs of the amish aprons, towels and garments caught the eye of the artist which he rendered in is typical bold brush strokes.
11 x 14 inch oil on canvas
June 2019
11 x 14 inch oil on canvas
June 2019
20 x 24 inch oil on canvas
May 2019
Inspired by the artist’s morning commute, this piece depicts members of an Amish farm as they head in different directions, going about their morning chores.
16 x 20 inch oil on canvas
April 2019
12 x 12 inch oil on canvas
April 2019
16 x 20 inch oil on canvas
February 2019
22 x 28 inch oil on canvas
November 2018
“Vernon county courthouse” is the artist’s first venture into large format painting. The image depicts the historic Vernon County Courthouse, flanked by two large pine trees.
The image is once again inspired by the artist’s affection for “the golden hour” - that one hour of daylight before sunset.
The canvas is grounded using a mix of burnt sienna and ultramarine. Warmth is added with glazes of indian yellow.
16 x 20 inch oil on canvas
March 2019
24 x 30 inch oil on canvas
November 2018
“The ride home” is inspired by the artists daily commute through the Driftless region in Wisconsin. Particularly the area known as Dilly which is surrounded by an amish community.
The subject of the piece is the silhouette of an amish buggy in the late afternoon as it begins the climb up a hill, Dilly Church breaking the horizon.
Bare fall trees are added to the scene to provide a linear progression, both vertically and horizontally.
Again, we see the artist’s complementary color palette, pairing cool blues with warm oranges and reds which are cut through with silhouettes and highlights to provide a dynamic image.
16 x 20 inch oil on canvas
April 2019
Commissioned piece.
12 x 12 inch oil on canvas
February 2019
16 x 20 inch oil on canvas
December 2018
“Tobacco Warehouse, Viroqua” is a return to the lose brushwork style developed by the artist throughout his exploration of the medium. Once again, warm and cool tones are combined in a bold portrait of another historic building.
Elements from fauvist artists such as Derain and Vlaminck are included such as flourishes of deep blue to provide movement to the sky.
20 x 16 in oil on canvas
May 2018
“Stormy evening over Arizona” is an early knife painting by Dan Howard inspired by a trip to the McDowell Mountains in Scottsdale, Arizona.
The image is broken into three blocks dominated by warm and cool colors. The rendering of the storm clouds is mirrored by the distant hills and broken by a vibrant sunset in the distance.
A cactus is rendered in the foreground using long brushstrokes. Highlights and flowers and added to the foreground to add detail and sharpness.
8 x 10 inch oil on canvas
February 2018
“The Fortney Hotel, Viroqua” is another attempt by the artist to loosen up his brushwork as he explores deeper into impressionism.
The forms are rendered with short, sharp brush strokes, holding the brush at length to ensure uneven lines.
16 x 20 inch oil on canvas
June 2018
“Elephant” is a bold knife painting by Dan Howard. In this image, the artist has stepped away from a largely complementary color palette and moved to an analogous color palette using cool blues and greens to render the form of an elephant in the jungle.
Small hints of desaturated browns and the dab of red bring warmth to the piece.
16 x 20 inch oil on canvas
May 2018
“Bald eagle on birch” is a knife painting by artist Dan Howard featuring a finely rendered bald eagle against a vivd backdrop.
Texture is suggested by contrasting light and dark tones side by side.
Warm colors in the foreground are complemented with cool tones in the distance.
8 x 10 inch oil on canvas
May 2018
“Deer” is an expressive and colorful portrait of a buck. The subject of the painting is sculpted by bold brushwork, using dark tones to create form and light tones to sculpt in highlights. Warm and cool tones play off each other to provide a bold color dynamic .
11 x 14 oil on canvas
May 2018
“Driftless Cow” is a bold and expressive portrait of a cow. This image was inspired as a result of the artist’s volunteer work with the 2018 Vernon County Dairy Breakfast held at Wall-stone Holsteins.
The event was designed to bring two groups of people together, those who are traditional farmers and those who have moved to the area in search of the “driftless” lifestyle.
These two factions have typically juxtaposed each other as traditional farming competes against the organic movement.
This painting pays homage to the 2018 Vernon County Dairy Breakfast which aimed to bring people from all walks of life together.