The Gift Canvas Print

This little watercolor painting was based on a photo taken in Essex CT. Maybe the package was placed on the door step by a delivery person, or perhaps it was placed there by an appreciative resident to surprise the mailman. The original is a 5x7 watercolor. It has been sold.

After retiring from an engineering career in 2009, Joe's attention turned to art, beginning with pencil drawings and then pastel and watercolor paintings. He especially enjoys the beauty and human interest found in everyday New England scenes, as well as the challenge of commission work � the challenge of capturing a client�s idea in an artistic way. Although a relative newcomer to the art world, his engineering and drawing background has proved to be a strength, resulting in many awards in local art shows and acceptance in national exhibits sponsored by the Academic Artists Association and the Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts. He is a member of several Connecticut and Massachusetts art organizations. He gives demonstrations at...