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A view from the corner of Market and State streets inspired this oil painting of the historic Pennsylvania State Capitol, located in Harrisburg, PA. Designed in the American Renaissance style by Philadelphia architect Joseph Huston envisioned the building as a "Palace of art". The building features paintings, stained glass and furnishings by some of the best artisans of the day. The Capitol's centerpiece is a spectacular 272 foot, 52 million-pound dome inspired by Michelangelo's design for St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. I strongly suggest to visitors, when in the Harrisburg area, touring the Capitol is well worth the time. It is truly a treasure. The original painting was done on a 10x10 wood product.

Painting is a journey for me as is seeking a subject with my camera. Each blank canvas is a call to adventure. With the stroke of a brush, I embark upon a quest of self-discovery. It places me on the edge of being someone other than myself, being some place new and exciting, and often the journey leads me to places of profound inner peace. The composition, colors, texture, lighting � they all have impact on me, but when I paint and photograph, it�s so much more than just a visual experience. At some point I become lost in the moment. Muscle, memory and universal rhythms guide my hand, and I�m no more consciously directing those forces than a surfer directs the waves beneath his board. For me, a painting or photograph opens a...