My Oil Paintings
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From 1992 - 2008

Oil Medium was my primary style before painting with watercolor....I studied oil portrait painting when my father died...I am a realistic painter with not much tolerance for abstractness, however I do have an appreciation for a good abstract.

My Dad

I painted this picture shortly after my father's passing....it helped me deal with my father's death...this picture was originally from their 50th Wedding Anniversary...Dad was 74....

My Mom

Irene here was painted from the anniversary picture, however the painting wasn't produced until her 80th birthday.....Look'in good Ma!
My Best Friend

Teddy....what can I say for a man of very few words, however not afraid to speak his mind....this picture captures the true essence of his quiet stature....painted when he was 82 in the summer of '07...Love you Pal
Summer with Bri

This picture I painted some years back....I am quite fond of this painting...it is of Martha's Vineyard "Campground Chalets"



Cattails

When I first began painting, I painted several paintings I gave away to friends and family....I was very selective of the subject matter to which I still am today...this one I am fond of and decided it's a keeper...
Jeremy & Minnie
These two guys started my first love affair with cats....they won my heart over and I was with them until their last day....One lived to 15....the other 18....the best !!   Meow Power !!!
Rev. Michael P. Bafaro
Not only was I employed by Fr. Mike for 16 years, he was our Pastor of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish of which I've belonged for the past 19 years...I was commissioned to paint his picture for his 40th Anniversary of his Ordination.....God Bless You Dom Miguel !! 
Bittersweet
I am very selective of my paintings...subject matter is very important to me and I like nature, outdoors and wildlife as you can see,  I favor the naturalistic settings...

A Prayer for Al ...(oil original)

I dedicated this picture for my friend Albert, of whom I struggled for my own peace as I produced this painting, he entered to a new life eternal...May God keep you in His hands Al....I miss you my friend !!!

"Ole Faithful"

My Boy, FRIDAY...I painted this picture from a favorite photograph of him...He is 11 years old and is very happy.  He got his name from being so adventurous.