The bravery and innocence of late childhood are captured in the golden glow of a warm autumn afternoon. A child explores a woodland trail, walking through autumn leaves. Late afternoon sunlight filters through the trees, casting long shadows, while two deer watch the solitary explorer from the safety of the trees. #BuyIntoArt, #Mastoart #AppArtist #Nature #deer #Outdoors #seasonal #ComingOfAge

DOWLING HOUSE ABSTRACT (revised)
Bold colors transform this streetscape. The focus changed from my "Dowling House" piece to the angular building housing the Specialty Gifts shop. The textures of the tree and sky add visual interest that the photo and first version lacked. #BuyIntoArt, #Mastoart #AppArtist #Festivals #People #Outdoors #Galena #architecture, #historic #colorful #AbstractRealism

Historic buildings and scenic, rolling hills are part of the charm of Galena, Illinois. The Dowling House Museum is the oldest his in Galena. It sits at the north end of the Main Street shopping district. Over a million visitors per year enjoy over 125 restaurants, shops and galleries, plus autumn tree colors and year-round hospitality. #BuyIntoArt, #Mastoart @AppArtist #Festivals #People #Outdoors #Galena #architecture, #historic

IOWA STATE FAIR LONG SHADOWS
The Iowa State Fair attracts over 100,000 people daily from around the world. Long shadows emphasize the evening crowd walking on Grand Avenue toward the grandstand, food vendors, midway rides and many displays of talent, produce and products. #BuyIntoArt, #Mastoart @AppArtist #Festivals #IowaStateFair #IowaFair #People #Outdoors #Sunset #GalleryDesMoines

GARDEN STUDY IN RED AND GREEN
Doreanthus blossoms radiate red against the green and cream colored leaves. This is a perfect talking plant for a shady window box. Prints are available at https://gene-mckelvey.pixels.com. #BuyIntoArt #AYearForArt #ArtMatters #mastoart #AppArtist #gardens

ONE DOREANTHUS BLOSSOM
The small, red doreanthus flower takes center stage in a jumble of leaves, clay pot and green metal window box frame. Prints available at https://gene-mckelvey.pixels.com.
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LILIES IN DAYLIGHT
Tall tree lilies reach toward the sunlight in this color abstraction. Backlit petals and leaves glow in shades of red-orange and green in contrast to a lavender-blue sky. The angle of the flower's stem divides the composition and distant tree leaves provide balance of color and shape. #BuyIntoArt #AYearForArt #ArtMatters #mastoart #AppArtist #gardens

LILIES IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Three asiatic tree lilies glow in the late afternoon sunlight. These backlit beauties seem to be bowing in response to the artists appreciative smile. Brighten your home or office with a print of these summer sensations. #BuyIntoArt #AYearForArt #ArtMatters #mastoart #AppArtist #gardens

ART FESTIVAL WITH SKYLINE -
The Des Moines Art Festival at the Pappajohn Sculpture Park. Bright colors celebrate the many moods of public art, a festival hundreds of artists, food, music and more. #BuyIntoArt #sculpture #PublicSculptures #GalleryDesMoines #Iowa #parks #outdoors #ArtFestival

SCULPTURED CITYSCAPE -
Des Moines, Iowa during the Des Moines Art Festival. White artists booths are seen near the Kraus Gateway Center building. In the left and right foreground are sculptures "Nomad" and "Panoramic Awareness Pavilion", both pieces allow the viewer to step inside. Hard lines of modern architecture contrast and coexist with rolling prairie land, public park space and large scale sculptures. #BuyIntoArt #sculpture #GalleryDesMoines #Iowa #parks #outdoors