Drivin' Downtown

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Drivin' Downtown

7"x 5" Oil on panel, 2009

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Today's painting is an impression of the evening traffic heading towards downtown at the intersection of 11th street & Cumberland Ave.

#053

Second Presbyterian Church

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Second Presbyterian Church

7"x 5" Oil on panel, 2009

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Today's painting is of the Second Presbyterian Church along Kingston Pike in Knoxville. The church sits high on a hill and overlooks a bend in the Tennessee River. 

#052

The Ballpark

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The Ballpark

5"x 7" Oil on panel, 2009

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Today's painting is of Smokies Park in Sevierville, TN where the Tennessee Smokies, a minor league baseball team of the Chicago Cubs play their games. Friday nights are especially fun because of the big fireworks show at the end of the game. Its a great place for families to spend the evening.

#051

Under the Bridge

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Under the Bridge

7"x 5" Oil on panel, 2009

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Today's painting is a view from under the Gay Street Bridge at the edge of the Tennessee River. Today's painting is the 50th painting I've done since I started this project.

#050

Rainy Evening on Gay Street

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Rainy Evening on Gay Street

7"x 5" Oil on panel, 2009

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Today's painting is of South Gay Street looking north after an early evening shower. The Downtown Grill and Brewery is the neon sign that is in the center. (for those who were wondering)

#049

JFG Coffee

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JFG Coffee

7" x 5" Oil on Panel, 2009

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Today's painting is of the JFG Coffee Building with the Fire Street loft building along Jackson Avenue. JFG coffee was roasted and delivered out of this building from 1926 until just a few years ago. The building is now owned by Dewhirst Properties and is being redesigned into modern apartments. The Fire Street Loft building also a Dewhirst Property, underwent a design change several years ago and now is home to many downtown residents. Once a dark avenue full of old warehouses and factories is now full of life again.

#048

Night Skyline, Knoxville

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Night Skyline, Knoxville

5"x 7" oil on panel, 2009

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Today's painting is an impression of the skyline of Downtown Knoxville at night looking east from the top of the 11th street parking garage. The skyline features the Sunsphere built for the '82 World's Fair, World's Fair park, the convention center and many downtown buildings that make up this great city.

#047

Tyson Junior High School

Tyson Junior High School

5"x 7" Oil on panel, 2009

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Today's painting is of Tyson Junior High School building on Kingston Pike. The building is no longer a school but home to many offices and businesses. The building is listed on the National Register for Historic Places.

#046

Central Baptist Steeple

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Central Baptist Steeple

7"x 5" Oil on panel, 2009

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Today's painting is of the steeple from Central Baptist Church in Bearden. I thought I would start painting different angles and views of area churches, cathedrals and synagogues as my Sunday postcards. Enjoy!

#045

Long's Drug Store

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Long's Drug Store

5"x 7" Oil on panel, 2009

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Today's painting is of Long's Drug Store on Kingston Pike early in the morning. Started in 1956, Longs's is a Knoxville landmark. It's an old-fashioned drug store with diner and soda fountain and very popular for families to gather on a Saturday morning.

#044

Neyland Stadium

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Neyland Stadium

5"x 7" oil on panel, 2009

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Today's paintings is of Neyland Stadium, home of the University of Tennessee Volunteers. The stadium has undergone many changes over the years and as the new season approaches the stadium has a new designed Jumbo-tron. Gone is the power T and the words Vols at the top...the new one features 3 large black & white photos of players and the words "Neyland Stadium" across the top and an all digital screen, spectator side. Its a new season, a new coach and a new look...GO VOLS!!!

#043

Capitol Theatre

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Capitol Theatre

5"x 7" Oil on panel, 2009

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Today's painting is of the Capitol Theatre in downtown Maryville, just outside of Knoxville. 
The Capitol was at one time the largest venue of three movie houses in downtown Maryville with seating for 1,000 people and now serves as a special events facility in a dinner theater setting. It has been beautifully restored and is also home to a coffee shop and art gallery. Downtown Maryville hosts an Art Walk every last Friday of the month.

#042

Pilot Food Mart

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Pilot Food Mart

7"x 5" Oil on panel, 2009

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Today's paintings is of my local Pilot Food Mart at the corner of Northshore Drive & Morrell Avenue, where I stop each morning to get my coffee. The ladies that work there always brighten my day and start me off with a smile....well, the caffeine helps a bit too!

#041

Regal Riviera Theatre

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Regal Riviera Theatre

7"x 5" Ol on panel, 2009

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Today's painting is of the Regal Riviera Theater in downtown Knoxville. The all new theater stands on the site of the long lost, jazz-era Riviera Theatre. Regal's Riviera is the first new downtown cinema in Knoxville since the Roxy was built in the 1930's. 

#040

Back to School

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Back to School

5" x 7" Oil on panel, 2009

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Today's painting is of a Knox county school bus in honor of the new fall school year that began today so slow down and watch out for the kids!

#039

The Friendship Bell Pavilion

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The Friendship Bell Pavilion

7"x 5" Oil on panel, 2009

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Today's painting is of the Friendship Bell Pavilion. The Bell Pavilion, designed by University of Tennessee Professor and Architect Jon Coddington, of Oak Ridge, and is located in the City's A.K. Bissell Park. The bell is an expression of the hope for everlasting peace, friendship, and understanding among all people of the world. This weekend marks the 64th anniversary of VJ day and the end of the second world war. To learn more about the Friendship Bell click here for their site.

#038

Western Plaza Barber Shop

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Western Plaza Barber Shop

7"x 5" Oil on panel, 2009

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Today's painting is of the inside of the Western Plaza Barber Shop on Kingston Pike. The barber shop has been a family owned & operated business for over 25 years. It's a great place to visit & see friends, and each customer is treated like family when they walk through the door. You are always greeted with a "How-ya doing" and given a top notch service and, if you're good, you might get a lollipop!

#037

The Torchbearer

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The Torchbearer

7"x 5" Oil on panel, 2009

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Today's painting is of the iconic Torchbearer statue on the campus of the University of Tennessee which became an official university symbol in the 1930s and has had its flame burning ever since. This coming week marks the beginning of the new academic year as students begin to arrive on campus from all over the country.

#036 

Ayres Hall at Midnight

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Ayres Hall at Midnight

7" x 5" Oil on Linen, 2009

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Today's painting is of Ayres Hall on the UT campus seen from 13th Street during the middle of the night when the streets are empty and quiet.

#035

Cumberland Avenue in the Rain

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Cumberland Avenue in the Rain

5"x 7" Oil on panel, 2009

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Today's paintings is of Cumberland Avenue on the UT campus after a summer thunderstorm. This view is in the area of the Law building and the University Center.

#034

Downtown Trolley

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Downtown Trolley

7"x 5" Oil on panel, 2009

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Today's painting is of a downtown trolley on its nightly route through the city.  Knoxville Area Transit operates these trolleys within the downtown city limits.

#033

Fitness Together

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Fitness Together

7"x 5" Oil on panel, 2009

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Today's paintings is of the Fitness Together studio in the Bearden area of Knoxville. Trainers get up everyday at the crack of dawn to meet and encourage client towards their fitness goals and its a great place to get results! This painting is a depiction of the studio at that glorious early morning hour and dedicated to all the FT trainers who make it happen for us...thank you!

FTKnoxville.com 

#032

St. John's Cathedral

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St. John's Cathedral

7"x 5" Oil on panel, 2009

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Today's painting is of the south window inside St. John's Cathedral on Cumberland Avenue downtown.  The church was founded in 1826, just 35 years after Knoxville was founded.  The original building was destroyed by fire in 1919.  Thank you to the church secretary for allowing me to come in and photograph this beautiful cathedral!  

#031

Dazzo's Pizzeria

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Dazzo's Pizzeria

7"x 5" Oil on panel, 2009

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Today's painting is of Dazzo's Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant located downtown at 710 S. Gay Street. If you have ever wondered what a real New York style pizza tastes like, this is the place. Everything is made in house, nothing is out of the can so its made fresh! Dazzo's is quickly becoming a downtown favorite for fresh pizza and the owner gives ice-pops to the kids to keep them happy! 

#030 

Downtown Gallery

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Downtown Gallery

7"x 5" Oil on panel, 2009

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Today's painting is of the interior of the UT Downtown Gallery just before the crowds start pouring in before a First Friday Art Reception in downtown Knoxville. The first Friday of each month all of the galleries & studios downtown stay open late for visitors to come out and see some new art exhibits. Its a great night to get out and stroll the city, meet friends and see some art. 

#029

International House of Pancakes

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International House of Pancakes

7"x 5" Oil on panel, 2009

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Today's painting is of the world famous IHOP! Easily recognizable with its large A-frame building and bright blue roof and of course serving a fine breakfast since 1958. My painting is based on the restaurant and all its glory at night and a little about those of us who just have to have their Rooty-tooty-fresh-n-fruity for supper! This is the IHOP located on Kingston Pike in the Bearden area of Knoxville. Enjoy!

#028

Lakeside Tavern

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Lakeside Tavern

7"x 5" Oil on panel, 2009

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Today's painting is of the stone archway inside Lakeside Tavern that leads into the bar area. Located at 10911 Concord Drive in Knoxville, the tavern sits atop of a hill that overlooks the lake & marina below. It's a great place to have a good meal with stunning views & incredible sunsets.

#027

Coffee & Conversation

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Coffee & Conversation

7"x 5" Oil on panel, 2009

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Today's painting is the interior of Remedy Coffee located at 125 W. Jackson Ave in downtown Knoxville. Remedy Coffee is a new place in the old city that offers a very relaxed atmosphere in which to sit with a tea or coffee and just enjoy life. Today was my first visit and I was very impressed! To learn more about Remedy visit their site at www.remedycoffee.com

#026

Lunch at Big Ed's

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Lunch at Big Ed's

7"x 5" Oil on panel, 2009

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Today's painting is a view from inside Big Ed's Pizza in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Big Ed's has been a regular stop for families and pizza lovers for over three decades. The dimly lit room, the red & white checkered table tops, the jukebox, along with the laughter and the great pizza make this place an Oak Ridge tradition....some say even legendary.

#025

Downtown Stroll

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Downtown Stroll

7"x 5" Oil on canvas panel, 2009

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Today's painting is of a view from Cumberland Avenue looking south at the Old Post Office Building and the steeple of First Baptist Church. Yes, I did re-worked it from the original posting, the old one just wasn't setting well with me and didn't have the energy I strive for, although an overcast scene, its more of an impression of a typical downtown scene.

#024

Jackson Avenue in the Rain

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Jackson Avenue in the Rain

5"x 7" Oil on Panel, 2009

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Today's painting is looking west down Jackson Avenue in the rain. The Old City is a popular place for the young & old to experience some Knoxville  night life. We have gotten a lot of rain lately, which sets the scene for some wonderful colors, but I think I'm ready for some sun!

#023