My major hobby since my teens was building models; airplanes, trains, and boats. After starting retirement, my daughter Elizabeth had suggested for some time that I should explore painting as another hobby. Especially since my retirement community sponsors an art instructor. So, my art journey started!
The images below are simple cell phone photographs made in our art studio under less than desirable lighting. Where a “glazing” medium has been used in the paints, the photograph may show a reflection. Please disregard. Also, the photo, by chance, may not be the latest photo. Like all original art, it should be seen in person to be appreciated. Many have mats and been framed…nicer. Regardless, if you like a painting, let me know. I’d appreciate it.
| Album | Simeo |
| Category | 2019 Paintings |
| Taken | March 15, 2019 |
| Uploaded | March 15, 2019 |
Owner: Matthew Spataro, Schenectady, New York
| Album | Simeo |
| Category | 2019 Paintings |
| Taken | March 11, 2019 |
| Uploaded | March 11, 2019 |
The face of Christ here is very stern, yet his arms are out to capture you. I thought of my Mother with this. She fussed at me as a child, but after her scolding reached out and somewhat said, "Come to Mama." My painting's silent message here is that there are two parts to living life, justice and mercy. The scold is justice, while the open arms are mercy.
| Album | Simeo |
| Category | 2019 Paintings |
| Taken | March 4, 2019 |
| Uploaded | March 4, 2019 |
| Album | Simeo |
| Category | 2019 Paintings |
| Taken | February 11, 2019 |
| Uploaded | February 11, 2019 |
Owner: Jane Theriot, Alexandria, VA
| Album | Simeo |
| Category | 2018 Paintings |
| Taken | November 30, 2018 |
| Uploaded | November 30, 2018 |
Owner: Christopher Gallo, Kennesaw, Georgia
| Album | Simeo |
| Category | 2018 Paintings |
| Taken | November 12, 2018 |
| Uploaded | November 12, 2018 |
| Album | Simeo |
| Category | 2018 Paintings |
| Taken | October 23, 2018 |
| Uploaded | October 28, 2018 |
Qwner: Bruce & Elizabeth Wallbillich, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
| Album | Simeo |
| Category | 2018 Paintings |
| Taken | September 25, 2018 |
| Uploaded | September 25, 2018 |
Charity: This was donated to a Louisiana women's group for to use in a Christmas fundraising (2018)
| Album | Simeo |
| Category | 2018 Paintings |
| Taken | August 24, 2018 |
| Uploaded | September 9, 2018 |
The background is modeled from a photo Simeo took in Burano, Italy, while the youth was inserted for life.
| Album | Simeo |
| Category | 2018 Paintings |
| Taken | September 8, 2018 |
| Uploaded | September 9, 2018 |
Owner: Christopher & Sara Jane Gallo, Kennesaw, Georgia
| Album | Simeo |
| Category | 2018 Paintings |
| Taken | August 2, 2018 |
| Uploaded | August 13, 2018 |
Owner: Christopher Gallo, Kennesaw, GA
| Album | Simeo |
| Category | 2018 Paintings |
| Taken | August 13, 2018 |
| Uploaded | August 13, 2018 |
| Album | Simeo |
| Category | 2018 Paintings |
| Taken | July 29, 2018 |
| Uploaded | July 30, 2018 |
| Album | Simeo |
| Category | 2018 Paintings |
| Taken | July 11, 2018 |
| Uploaded | July 11, 2018 |
| Album | Simeo |
| Category | 2018 Paintings |
| Taken | June 13, 2018 |
| Uploaded | June 13, 2018 |
| Album | Simeo |
| Category | 2018 Paintings |
| Taken | May 28, 2018 |
| Uploaded | May 28, 2018 |
| Album | Simeo |
| Category | 2018 Paintings |
| Taken | May 14, 2018 |
| Uploaded | May 14, 2018 |
Owner: Elizabeth Wallbillich
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
| Album | Simeo |
| Category | 2018 Paintings |
| Taken | May 1, 2018 |
| Uploaded | May 1, 2018 |
| Album | Simeo |
| Category | 2018 Paintings |
| Taken | March 27, 2018 |
| Uploaded | March 27, 2018 |
Owner: Michael Gallo, Flower Mound, Texas
| Album | Simeo |
| Category | 2017 Paintings |
| Taken | October 10, 2017 |
| Uploaded | March 19, 2018 |
Owned By
Rev. Trey Nelson
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
| Album | Simeo |
| Category | 2017 Paintings |
| Taken | November 27, 2017 |
| Uploaded | March 19, 2018 |
Owner: Michelle Gallo, Flower Mound, Texas
| Album | Simeo |
| Category | 2018 Paintings |
| Taken | January 29, 2018 |
| Uploaded | March 19, 2018 |
| Album | Simeo |
| Category | 2017 Paintings |
| Taken | October 2, 2017 |
| Uploaded | March 19, 2018 |
| Album | Simeo |
| Category | 2018 Paintings |
| Taken | October 30, 2017 |
| Uploaded | March 19, 2018 |
| Album | Simeo |
| Category | 2018 Paintings |
| Taken | March 13, 2018 |
| Uploaded | March 19, 2018 |
Owner: Bruce & Elizabeth Wallbillich, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
| Album | Simeo |
| Category | 2017 Paintings |
| Taken | October 26, 2017 |
| Uploaded | March 19, 2018 |
| Album | Simeo |
| Category | 2018 Paintings |
| Taken | March 10, 2018 |
| Uploaded | March 19, 2018 |
| Album | Simeo |
| Category | 2017 Paintings |
| Taken | November 28, 2017 |
| Uploaded | March 19, 2018 |
Owner: Bruce & Elizabeth Wallbillich, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
| Album | Simeo |
| Category | 2017 Paintings |
| Taken | November 12, 2017 |
| Uploaded | March 19, 2018 |
| Album | Simeo |
| Category | 2017 Paintings |
| Taken | October 19, 2017 |
| Uploaded | March 19, 2018 |