I wanted to post this information to all :
As a tribute to the life of John (Jack)Wade Piper (artist)
and his encouragement to other artists, his son
John Piper(Jr.) has created a beautiful website
to continue his fathers desire of an artist community.
A place for ALL people, to connect, write comments,
exhibit their art, and share their thoughts.
You are invited to continue his legacy of -
"Love All, Serve All" - : just click here

"Art Studies" - art museum, columbus, ohio - SOLD
Contemporary Fine Art - oil on canvas - 10"x 10"
A Painting A Day - One of a Kind - figurative,art museum

"I thought this was a fun experience at the Art Museum..
I was sitting in the next room sketching this woman who
was doing sketches of the paintings.
I imagine she was a student of the nearby art college."

"Viewing Somali " - SOLD

Painting A Day - October 17, 2007
Oil on canvas - 8"x 8"
contemporary fine art - art museum, figurative

"I went to the Art Museum to see an exhibit titled-
"Stories of Somali Diaspora": Photographs by Abdi Roble.
An amazing collection of photos. These women were just
two out of many that were very moved by the power of
these photos."

"The Abstract Man " - Sold

Painting A Day - October 16, 2007
Oil on canvas - 6"x 8"
contemporary fine art - art museum, figurative

"I often go to the Art Museum. I find it inspiring to see
some of the old masters work and of course there are also
the new exhibits. I can sit and sketch people as they ponder
what is before them. This man stood for a very long time in front
of this fabulous piece...to me he almost became part of the
painting."

Persian Cat - "Crookshanks " - SOLD

Painting A Day - October 12, 2007
Oil on canvas - 8"x 8"
contemporary fine art - animal art,cat portrait,Persian

"Lately I have been inspired by the Harry Potter stories.
When I read the books, I would often get my own visions
of the characters, beasts and pets. This is my rendition of
Hermione's cat, "Crookshanks". A fabulous orange Persian.
I always have thought that cats are all about the eyes!"

Art Museum Sculpture Garden

"The Muse " - sold

Painting A Day - October 10, 2007
Oil on canvas - 9"x 12"
contemporary fine art - figurative,city scene,landscape

"A young woman found the sculpture garden to be a perfect place to
do a little studying. It was a beautiful fall day. I loved the reflection
of the bronze sculpture and trees in the pond. After a few sketches,
I came up with this image."

Copyright © 2007 Linda Apple

"Now Featuring " - sold

Painting A Day - Oil on canvas - 8"x 8"
contemporary fine art - figurative,city scene,movies

"I have to admit, I love the movies and for me, it is
not a complete experience without popcorn. I am
always fascinated to observe people standing in lines.
Here is a view of the Harry Potter - Order of the Phoenix."

"Cosmo" - gift

Painting A Day - Oct.5, 2007

contemporary fine art- dog portrait,urban scene

Oil on wrapped canvas - 6"x 8"

"My painting for today is Cosmo. This is one of my son's little
dogs.Today is John's (my son) birthday and this is his present.
This sweet little dog has developed a very special bond to
John and I thought it would be fun if he had a little painting.
We will be celebrating today and he will get his gift.
I hope he likes it!"

"Contemplation " - Sold
Sculpture Garden - Columbus Museum of Art, Columbus,Ohio

Painting A Day - October 2, 2007 Oil on canvas - 9"x 12"
contemporary fine art - landscape,city scene,sculpture

"It was a beautiful day at the Columbus Museum of
Art. I spent some time in the sculpture garden. It
was so relaxing to view the sculptures near the pond.
A perfect fall day; the leaves were just beginning to
get some color." The larger canvas gave me more
of the open feeling of the garden that I felt."

Local Coffee Shop

"Daydreaming "- sold

Painting A Day - Oil on hardwood panel - 8"x 8"
contemporary fine art - figurative,city scene,

"A handsome young man studying in one of the local
coffee shops in Columbus,Ohio, that I like to go to
when I am close by. It's a great little place. Cozy,
friendly with a diverse group of people. The Ohio State
University also brings in a large number of students
who like to have a great cup of coffee while they study."
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