The Glass Bottom Boat III drawing mounted in an original boat window frame from Aquarena Springs, San Marcos Texas.

The Glass Bottom Boat III
$750
2026, graphite and color pencil, 10 x 17
Since 1994 Aquarena Springs in San Marcos, Texas, has been owned and conserved by Texas State University. Now known as Spring Lake, the artesian springs were dammed by settlers in the 1840’s. Aquarena Springs is a beloved natural area that has hosted a variety of activities throughout a history of over 12,000 years, including habitation, recreation and education. Going forward to the 1900’s the property was owned by A. B. Rogers who built a hotel on the banks of the lake in the 1920’s. From 1950 to the mid-1990’s the Rogers family operated Aquarena Springs as a theme park highlighting the underwater world of the Springs. Other attractions were Aquamaids performing and cavorting in an underwater theater, Ralph the swimming pig, an alligator farm, Sky Ride Gondolas, and a rotating 220 ft. tall observation tower. Back in 1946 the Glass Bottom Boats were brought in for guests to view the turtles, fish and wild rice waving in the artesian springs that feed the lake at the headwaters of the San Marcos River. Five of the eight original boats have been renovated and still make daily tours of the lake and springs. The mounting that holds this drawing is one of the original pre-renovation glass bottom boat window frames.

On Spring Lake
Framed in an original glass bottom boat window and frame.

On Spring Lake
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2025, graphite and color pencils on paper, 10 x 17
Since 1994 Aquarena Springs in San Marcos, Texas, has been owned and conserved by Texas State University. Now known as Spring Lake, the artesian springs were dammed by settlers in the 1840’s. Aquarena Springs is a beloved natural area that has hosted a variety of activities including habitation, recreation and education throughout a history of over 12,000 years. Going forward to the 1900’s the property was owned by A. B. Rogers who built a hotel on the banks of the lake in the 1920’s. From 1950 to the mid-1990’s the Rogers family operated Aquarena Springs as a theme park highlighting the Aquamaids performing and cavorting in an underwater theater. Other attractions were Ralph the swimming pig, an alligator farm, Sky Ride Gondolas, and a rotating 220 ft. tall observation tower. Back in 1946 the Glass Bottom Boats were brought in for guests to view the turtles, fish and wild rice waving in the artesian springs that feed the lake at the headwaters of the San Marcos River. Five of the original boats have been renovated and still make daily tours of the lake and springs. The mounting that holds this drawing is one of the original pre-renovation glass bottom boat window frames.

The Glass Bottom Boat One
Framed in an original glass bottom boat window frame.

The Glass Bottom Boat One
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2025, graphite and color pencils on paper, 10 x 17
Aquarena Springs in San Marcos, Texas, is a beloved natural area that has been a center for a variety of activities including habitation, recreation and education throughout a history of over 12,000 years. Going forward to the 1900’s the property was owned by A. B. Rogers who built a hotel on the banks of the lake in the 1920’s. From 1950 to the mid-1990’s the Rogers family operated Aquarena Springs as a theme park highlighting the Aquamaids performing in an underwater theater, a swimming pig, an alligator farm, Sky Ride Gondolas, and a rotating 220 ft. tall observation tower. Since 1994 Aquarena Springs, now known as Spring Lake, has been owned and conserved by Texas State University. The former hotel now houses the offices and headquarters of Texas State University’s The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment. Back in 1946 the Glass Bottom Boats were brought in for guests to view the turtles, fish and wild rice waving in the artesian springs that feed the lake at the headwaters of the San Marcos River. Five of the original boats have been renovated and still make daily tours of the lake and springs. The mounting that holds this drawing is one of the original pre-renovation glass bottom boat window frames.

San Marcos River Recharge Zone
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2022, graphite and color pencils on paper, 15 x 20
An informational signage project for the San Marcos Texas Greenbelt Alliance and the San Marcos Parks and Recreation Dept. Learning about how the underground water recharge system feeds the artesian springs at The Meadows Center’s Spring Lake and the San Marcos River is fascinating. Amazingly enough, a good percentage of the rainwater is guided to the springs through sinkholes and caves in the limestone karst.

The San Marcos Majic River Map
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2025, graphite and color pencils on Bristol Board, 17 x 28

The Majic River Map, commissioned by Deputy Marshal Jessica Deatherage, has been created to honor the new City Marshal, Tiffany Williams. Designed in a loose interpretation of the Harry Potter Marauder’s Map, the phrase, “Mischief Managed,” has special significance for the City Marshal and Deputies in the execution of their duties. The San Marcos Majic River Map depicts the San Marcos River as it winds its way through the San Marcos City Parks and Green Spaces, and centers on Rio Vista Park, the jewel of the river parks. In the Harry Potter stories, students are assigned, according to their abilities and attributes, to one of four houses in the School of Magic that they attend. Ravenclaw is City Marshal T. Williams’ house. The Ravenclaw motto is “Wit Beyond Measure is Man’s Greatest Treasure”, which goes hand in hand with the Marshal’s motto, “Professionalism, Honesty, Integrity and Compassion.”

San Marcos Public Library
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2024, graphite on paper, 9 x 13
This drawing was created in honor of Diane Insley, San Marcos Public Library Director from 2015 to 2025.
The library, at the 625 East Hopkins Street location since 1994, received a major expansion and renovation which was completed in 2021. The expansion included a new entryway and façade, doubled floor space, study and meeting rooms, a teen room, makers’ space, a technology hub, and a children’s area. The San Marcos Public Library continues to be a welcoming place for all members of the community to explore and expand their interests, improve life and academic skills, and foster enjoyment of lifelong reading and learning.

Gruene V, The New Day
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2025, graphite and color pencils, 10.5 x 14
Legend has it that in the great depression a mayor bent the water tower hood when he hung himself. We’re not sure if it’s true, but that might deepen the mystery. The place does have some history, after all. It’s not just Gruene Hall that makes Gruene what it is. It’s a Country Music destination and quirky artistic hub with occasional custom auto shows. But the ambiance of the buildings is part of the attraction. I debated about morning or afternoon from this viewpoint. The getting ready for the new day morning view won because of the ‘just rained’ look, and dramatic shadows.

Afternoon Boot Scoot, Gruene Hall 2.0
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2021, graphite on paper, 9 x 12
Gruene Texas, now part of New Braunfels and just north of San Antonio, is where music, art, good times and good food are on tap for locals and tourists. With music nightly, but especially on Saturdays and Sundays Gruene Hall has become an internationally known music venue for established music icons as well as up and coming artists and performers. Constructed in 1878, the building, a Texas Registry Property, has hosted social meetings, sales talks, bar fights, brawls, movie filming as well as some of the best Boot Scooting Country music in Texas.

Morning Dance Class, Gruene Hall 3
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graphite on paper, 2020, 9 x 12,

Gruene Texas Traffic Jam
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2021, graphite & color pencils on paper, 14 x 18
2nd place, "Texas" NBAL Gallery, 2021
Gruene Texas, now part of New Braunfels and just north of San Antonio, is where music, art, good times and good food are on tap for locals and tourists. Exotic and customized cars are in vogue, the proud owners cruising the streets, showing off what they got. With music nightly, but especially on Saturdays and Sundays, Gruene Hall has become an internationally known music venue for established music icons as well as up and coming artists and performers. Constructed in 1878, the building, a Texas Registry Property, has hosted social meetings, sales talks, bar fights, brawls, movie filming as well as some of the best Boot Scooting Country music & dancing on the six thousand square foot open air dance floor and outdoor garden.

detail, Gruene Texas Traffic Jam
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2021, graphite & color pencils on paper, 14 x 18
2nd place, "Texas" NBAL Gallery, 2021

Monday Morning, Gruene Hall 2
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graphite on paper, 2019, 9 x 12
Another view of Gruene Hall
Different perspective, different day

Space X Texas
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2021, graphite and color pencils on paper, 10.5 x 14
A few years ago Elon Musk moved his Space X rocket assembly and launch site to the Texas Third Coast. In the rush to create and produce Earth orbital, Mars and Moon worthy rockets for space transport there have been a few explosions and mishaps during the experiments with fuel and hardware. Of the rockets that exploded soon after launch, many alloy “skin” pieces and rocket debris has found its way into the hands of History, scrap and Technology collectors. This drawing is my artist’s interpretation of the launch site; rockets, tank farm and support equipment as the ground crew makes ready for an early morning launch.

Texas Pow Wow
$300
2024, graphite and color pencils on paper, 12 x 15
First Place “Texas” New Braunfels Art League Gallery, 6/15/2024
Representing dozens of tribes from across Texas and the United States, Native Americans take part in a celebration of their culture and traditions. Dressed in colorful regalia of traditional and modern materials and design, the dancers take part in ceremonies and tribal dance contests. The Drum Circle is the heart of the Pow Wow, setting the pace for the dancers and singers to follow. Dances signify various aspects of Native American culture; Fancy, Jingle, Shawl, Traditional, Grass and Friendship dances can invoke spirits, tell stories, celebrate change or give thanks. Most Pow Wows are open to public view with dancing, singing, drum circles, regalia, food and arts & crafts that honor Native American Heritage.

It’s Been A Long Day
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2024, Color pencils and graphite on paper, 8 x 10.5
A long day riding fences makes the bunkhouse look mighty fine. An idea for a commission: My take on a lonely cowboy heading back home to the ranch. Anybody would be faded after an afternoon in the Texas heat.

Emergency Motorcycle Tool Kit
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2021, graphite & color pencils on paper, 9.5 x 12
As a restoration and custom Harley tech with Bud Reveile for 20 years at his Austin, Texas, Cesar Chavez St. location, I saw his loving spirit touch many people’s lives. This drawing is to commemorate Bud Reveile and the many folks he helped find a better life and stay in the wind. Every day there was something new to learn, new friends to meet, and new problems to figure out.
Every motorcycle rider who has ever experienced a break-down has gathered a basic took kit. Like an insurance policy, when it is needed you have to hope the details are fitting for fixing what broke. As with any learning experience, the items to hand are tried and true tools useful in almost any situation. I consider this array of tools very basic. But every item has been called upon many times in various situations to save the day. Sometimes the people we travel with are part of the tool kit that saves the day.

Grandpa's Dresser Bureau
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2020, graphite on paper, 15 x 12
Best Of Show, Envision Arts Still Life exhibit, October 1, 2020
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As a curious child I was overwhelmed at all the stuff Granddad kept on and in his bedroom dresser. While I should not have been nosing around my Grandparent's private stuff, (if they had caught me there would have been consequences) it is still a vivid memory that I honor here.
This pencil on paper drawing is a still life composition depicting some of the many things that I inherited from my Great Grandfather, Grandpa, and Father.
Grandpa Bean was a Measurement Engineer at the U.S. Bureau of Standards in Washington DC, 1934 to 1964.

The Woodsman’s Wood
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2021, graphite & color pencil on paper, 10 x 13
In the winter of 2020 I observed a twisted tree just visible off to the side of the highway. I stopped to get a closer look at what is one of the most unusual trees I’ve ever seen. As I looked at this tortured tree I imagined a woodsman walking across the field intent on a mission of invasive removal, and maybe some fanciful wood carving. The tree that inspired this drawing was cut down by TexDot to widen Hwy 80 east of San Marcos, TX.

GORDON’S GARGOYLE
2017, graphite on paper, 10 x 12
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Fayette County Courthouse, La Grange Texas. Architect James Riely Gordon’s oldest existing Texas County Courthouse. We don’t know who actually designed or carved this gargoyle, but Mr. Gordon approved the installation as a part of this Courthouse. Twelve of the eighteen Texas courthouses designed and built by Gordon between 1890 and 1910 still stand. In ancient times gargoyles were ornamental waterspouts to direct rain water away from a roof. The term gargoyle has Latin roots gurgulio (gullet), French gargariser (gargle), and Italian gronda sporgente (protruding gutter). Now days ornamental gargoyles (grotesques) are supposed to frighten off harmful persons and evil spirits, and protect those that it guards. In 2008 my art and drawing mentor advised me to…“Just practice drawing what you see.” This one was so unusual I couldn’t pass up the challenge.

My friend’s dog, Buddy
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pencil on paper, 2019, 9 x 12

Buddy
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pencil on paper, 2019, 9 x 12

Buddy
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pencil on paper, 2019, 9 x 12

THE FIX
2017, graphite on paper, 14 x 10.5
$450
Honorable Mention, New Braunfels Art League Gallery, "Texas" 2018
Lee County Courthouse, Giddings, Texas. Architect James Riely Gordon designed and built eighteen courthouses in Texas from the 1880's to 1902 (twelve still stand). The Lee County Courthouse design is similar to many of Gordon’s courthouse layouts: a Greek cross with the entry ways in the juncture rather than at the ends of the cross. There is a story. Seems that in 1899 the technology to seal water out of the basement and foundation was not adequate. Consequently, settling issues have occurred causing some the arches above the entrances to give way. In 2010 Lee County did get a half million dollar grant to attempt “The Fix” but it ain’t happened yet. They had to make some sort of scaffold or truss to support the moving keystones. The temporary fix caught my interest, so instead of drawing the whole building I elected to draw a detail of one entry way…I liked the way the shadows played and gave definition to the stone and brick-work at that afternoon hour. It really is a beautiful courthouse, I hope they can make The Fix and keep it intact.

STATE CAPITOL of TEXAS
2014, graphite on paper, 20 x 15
$1500.
While hanging an art exhibit at the Old Bakery & Emporium Gallery, 1006 Congress Avenue in Austin, I observed the unique window casing of brick, stone and multiple repairs. The strong contrast between the stonework and the Capitol Dome beyond was too good of a subject to pass up. Construction of the Texas State Capitol building in Austin began in 1882 and was completed in 1888 by contractor Abner Taylor. The Capitol building was designed by architect Elija E. Myers who won a competition held by the Texas State government in the late 1870’s. Created in the Renaissance Revival style with 15th century Italian influences, classical order, round arches and symmetrical composition, the Capitol was designated a National historic Landmark in 1986. The foundation is laid of local limestone, and the exterior walls are of “Sunset Red” granite quarried near Marble Falls, Texas. The Lady Liberty on top of the copula, 310 feet, reaches almost 15 feet higher than the nation’s Capitol building in Washington D.C.

CALDWELL COUNTY COURTHOUSE
2013, graphite on paper, 19.5 x 14.5
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Caldwell County was named in 1848 for the Texas Ranger and signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence, Mathew Caldwell. By the early 1890’s, having out grown the existing courthouse, plans were approved in April 1893 for a 3 – story structure of rusticated “Muldoon Blue” sandstone (quarried in Fayette County) with “Pecos Red” sandstone trim. The cornerstone was laid in August 1893 and contractors Martin, Byrne & Johnston completed the project in March 1894. Architect Henry E.M. Guidon designed the mansard roofed, Second Empire style courthouse with a high central tower and a four-way Seth Thomas clock. The great detail and fine workmanship make this one of the most celebrated public buildings in the state of Texas.

HAYS COUNTY COURTHOUSE
2013, graphite on paper, 15 x 20
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The Hays County Courthouse sits in the San Marcos town square at 111 East San Antonio Street. The inspiration for the drawing, “Hays County Courthouse,” came by way of a request from former Hays County Assistant District Attorney David A. Mendoza. After my repeated visits to the Courthouse a “Sweet Spot View” play of shadows and sunlight was revealed to me early one April morning. As Assistant D.A. from 2004 to 2012, Mr. Mendoza’s third floor office and window looked out over the main entryway between the two center columns. Built in 1908 and completed in 1909, the architect for the Classical Revival structure was C.H. Page & Brother of Austin, Texas. Construction, with Beaux-Arts influences and Corinthian Capitals was carried out by contractors Francis Fisher and R.C. Lambie, using Elgin buff brick, grey brick and limestone string courses.

Comal County Courthouse
Graphite and color pencils, 18 x 10, 2021
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2nd place, "Iconic New Braunfels, NBAL Gallery, 2021
The Jurist has this to say, "Technically accomplished in an illustration art style. Makes the courthouse look like a fantasy castle."
The Comal County Courthouse was built by architect J. Riely Gordon in 1898 in New Braunfels, Texas, the county seat of Comal County. This Romanesque Revival style National Register Property is similar to some of the other Texas civic buildings designed by Gordon; a Greek Cross with the entryways at the juncture, rather than on the ends of the arms.

SACRED HEART ROCKNE
2017, graphite on paper, 14 x 10.5
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"…but the greatest of these is love." First Corinthians 13:13

WISE COUNTY TEXAS, 1896
2019, graphite and chalk on paper, 22 x 10
$495
2nd place "Rivers, Hills & History" 2019
New Braunfels Art League Gallery,
Looking like a castle rising out of the prairie, the Wise County Courthouse in Decatur Texas is one of architect J. Riely Gordon’s most memorable courthouse commissions. Built in 1896 in the Cruciform & Romanesque Revival style it is one of the 18 Texas courthouses designed and built by Gordon prior to 1902. With pink granite on the outside and Vermont marble on the inside it is a National Register Property. Facing the South West corner at North State Street and West Main, the morning sunlight provided wonderful definition and contrast for this drawing. Even though the main entry ways are grand, this back door view was the most interesting perspective

Saint Mary's Cathedral, Austin Texas
2024, graphite and color pencils on paper, 19.5 x 15.25
$2200
In 1872 Irish born architect Nicholas J. Clayton was commissioned to design and build a High Victorian Gothic church at E. 10th and Brazos Streets in Austin Texas. While the church, made of native limestone, was completed in 1874 and dedicated in 1884, the Neo-Gothic Revival bell towers were completed in 1909. The 2000 pound bell, one of the largest in Texas, first tolled July 4th, 1886. In 1948 an extensive remodeling removed many of the neo-gothic decorations. A restoration in 2013 included exterior cleaning, bell tower reconstruction, mortar and block replacement and preservation of the grand rose window. Saint Mary’s Cathedral was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.

Home and Auto
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2022, graphite and color pencils on paper, 12 x 16
BMW’s Z4 sports car designed with rounded angularity in front of a successful young Central Texas couple’s new home. Commissioned to celebrate some of the finer things in life, this drawing is a bit of a ‘what if’ image composed of current visuals with some conjecture of what it might look like in the not so distant future.

Home View Commission
2024, graphite and color pencils on watercolor paper, 10 x 14
Across the street live my good neighbors. On April 6th 2024 I was asked to draw a picture for a birthday gift of the home my neighbors have lived in for the last 18 years or so. Finding the angle, elevation, viewpoint and light are the factors that begin to make an artful work come to life. It’s not just architecture, it’s Home.

Liberty holds the Space Shuttle in her right hand, a Galleon in her left. Both were vehicles of discovery in their time. Are you ready for the next Big Adventure?

WHEN LIBERTY MET ESCHER
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2019, graphite and colored pencils on paper, 16 x 16
This work of art was inspired by the works of M.C. Escher. Somewhere in our Dream of Life where science, religion, politics and discovery come together, there are choices we make that can take us anywhere. In this version of the dream, a crossroads, which is inviting to all but in reality is inhospitable, beckons: Because if you are here, for some reason you've left the green, green grass of home. Remember the huddled masses staring up at the last icon of universal freedom? Maybe the Moon is the next stop before entering the Twilight Zone. Only you can live your dream.

Boxing Black Belt Bout
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graphite and color pencils on paper, 16 x 20, 2020.
On January 25, 2020, in New Braunfels, Texas, Andrew Romero fought 10 rounds with four different opponents to earn his Kik Boxing Black Belt while coaches, family and friends look on cheering and screaming,
"Stay Strong, Never Give Up."
My friend asked me to attend and perhaps create a drawing commemorating the event. In the composition process the idea of adding color to the graphite came up, this is the result.

Life drawing ca. 2019
9 x 13 pencil on paper

Life drawing ca. 2019
9 x 13 pencil on paper

Can You Hear Me NOW
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mixed media, 2018, 18 x 14
The People have spoken. Enough "Reality Show Host" bull crap
What do Americans really think now .....?
Let your voice be heard, Vote whenever possible.