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The Big Star
Alyosha Svinolupov, age 12 Lycee 1, 2002, Tula, Russia Artist Statement: I wanted to show the landscape and nature in a land unknown to me. I want to visit the lands of the Indians one day.
Midnight Star
Vadick Treschev, age 12 Lycee 1, 2002, Tula, Russia Artist Statement: My painting shows a quiet conversation between the Indian leader and his warriors. There is a feeling of solitude to this night. All the animals and birds have disappeared. Some Indians gaze into the fire and dream about something pleasant.
Hot Cross Buns
Natalia Savostina, age 13 School 60 2002, Tula, Russia Artist Statement: People of every nation have their own culture, their own intellectual values and life style. Those who study a foreign language should become acquainted with the culture of a country. We began to study American English last year with lovely American nursery rhymes including Hot Cross Buns. We found out that we had known lots of them since childhood in Russian versions. We loved the characters of American rhymes in our childhood, and now they help us to improve our English pronunciation.
Little Mouse, Big Adventure
Kolya Prokhorov, age 13 School 4, 2002, Tula, Russia Artist Statement: Little mouse tried to separate two fighters in the forest. He rushed home to tell his grandmother how brave and strong he was. In reality the big fight was between a meadow fly and a beetle. This story is like the Russian tale, Teremok.
Paul Bunyan
Julia Gopodnicheva, age 12 Tula Polenov Children's Art School, 2002, Tula, Russia Artist Statement I painted the moment when Paul Bunyan is visiting with friends and rowdy frogs. He loved nature and creatures of the land and sea. I love to draw and work with paints.
Paul Bunyan
Elena Shavronkova, age 15 Tula Polenov Children's Art School, 2002, Tula, Russia Teacher: E.E. Dobysh Artist Statement: Paul personifies strong youth and an admirable and loyal friendship for his blue ox.
Paul Bunyan
Oksana Shkondina, age 13 Tula Children's Polenov Art School, 2002, Tula, Russia Teacher: E.E. Dobysh Artist Statement: I chose the scene when Paul left his friends and decided to travel alone and help people. I painted him in the mountains during a rest stop. I decided to paint the picture so that I can convey the weather, the wonderful color of the calf and the background better. Bye-bye.
Paul Bunyan
Varvara Miroshina, age 11 Tula Children's Polenov Art School, 2002, Tula, Russia Teacher: E.E. Dobysh Artist Statement: I tried to paint the moment when Paul found a calf. I tried to convey the boy's surprise and the calf's kindness, endearment and affection. I used gouache because there was snow in the picture and I wanted to paint it as thick as possible. Besides, I just love to use this kind of paint. I liked this fairy tale.
Paul Bunyan
Alina Chepileva, age 11 Tula Children's Polenov Art School, 2002, Tula, Russia Teacher: E.E. Dobysh Artist Statement: I chose this scene because it appeared colorful and cheerful. Maybe, the snow and cold on my city's streets had an impact on my painting, while my happy mood reflected on the happy bull with green glasses. I portrayed all the nature's beauty seen in some nook of my soul. The little green meadow with pink flowers and green grass reminds me of spring that I am looking forward to. May you like this picture too, because I put all my soul and excellent mood into it.
Paul Bunyan
Ksenia Chizhova, age 13 Tula Children's Polenov Art School, 2002, Tula, Russia Teacher: V.N. Solomatin
Monkey and Jaguar
Anna Vakhromeyeva, age 14 Tula Children's Polenov Art School,2002, Tula, Russia Teacher: V.N. Solomatin Artist Statement: I decided to paint the scene when the monkey hid in a burrow from the jaguar. The jaguar asked a toad to watch it. The monkey was cunning and asked the toad to come up to her. The silly toad came up and the cunning monkey grabbed it by the paw, threw it into the earth hole and ran away. I think I have managed to paint all the characters the way I picture them.
White Sock the Bull
Maria Ignatieva, age 13 Tula Children's Polenov Art School, 2002, Tula, Russia Teacher: G.K. Gayeva Artist Statement: I painted a picture for the fairy tale "White Sock the Bull" because I liked the plot. When I was reading the book I immediately pictured the bull getting onto a feast table with a basket on his head, smashing all the dishes, tossing chairs, etc.
Fox and Parrot
Olga Devicheva, age 12 Tula Children's Polenov Art School, 2002, Tula, Russia Teacher: G.K. Gayeva Artist Statement: A fox lived in the sky but felt like going back to earth. He wove a long rope and started climbing down. A parrot flew by, bit the rope off, and shouted, "Foxes, bring a mattress and save your brother." The foxes put their tales together but the fox missed the spot and crashed. I liked the fairy tale because it conveys the message "Do not push your luck."
Mike Fink
Vitaliy Shchuklin, age 14 Tula Children's Polenov Art School, 2002, Tula, Russia Teacher: V.A. Gluschenkov Artist Statement: Strong and brave heroes are role models. I like stories about the conquest of America.
Mike Fink
Yekaterina Zakrdayeva, age 14 Tula Children's Polenov Art School, 2002, Tula, Russia Teacher: V.A. Gluschenkov Artist Statement: I am going to remember this American fairy tale by its extravagant humor.
Mike Fink
Anna Terehina, age 15 Tula Children's Polenov Art School, 2002, Tula, Russia Teacher: V.A. Gluschenkov Artist Statement: The brave, courageous Mike Fink is very bright in his speech and actions. His level of intelligence is higher than that of many adults.
Mike Fink
Yelena Yesipova, age 15 Tula Children's Polenov Art School, 2002, Tula, Russia Teacher: V.A. Gluschenkov Artist Statement: I think that Mike Fink is a real American, strong and brave, and that is why I painted the most riveting scene, the fight with a crocodile.
Mike Fink
Alina Koroleva, age 15 Tula Children's Polenov Art School, 2002, Tula, Russia Teacher: V.A. Gluschenkov Artist Statement: I liked Mike Fink because he is a cheerful and joyful hero, he has a lot of friends and he is not frightened by difficulties. I would like other people to have similar traits as this cheerful character.
Mike Fink
Evgenia Samsonova, age 14 Tula Children's Polenov Art School, 2002, Tula, Russia Teacher: V.A. Gluschenkov
Mikko the Little Indian
Pavel Homyakov, age 12 Tula Children's Polenov Art School, 2002, Tula, Russia Teacher: G.K. Gayeva Artist Statement: I have painted a scene from "Mikko the Little Seminole Indian" because I liked the way it described the life of Indians. My painting shows Mikko and his father paddling in a canoe through a swamp. The canoe was gouged out of the trunk of a cypress tree which is a tall and very hard tree, found in the Swamp Country. The whole island was covered with tall trees, drapes of gray moss dangled from the branches .
The Wolf's Tooth and Mitaki the Beauty
Evgenia Zhukova, age 14 Tula Children's Polenov Art School, 2002, Tula, Russia Teacher: V.N. Solomatin Artist Statement: This legend is about a wolf sorcerer who kidnapped a beautiful girl. Charmed by her beauty, many young men wanted to rescue her. Only one was courageous enough. I hope I managed to demonstrate Mitaki's desperation.
The Silly Horse
Pavel Razumkov, age 13 Tula Children's Polenov Art School, 2002, Tula, Russia Teacher: V.N. Solomatin Artist Statement: A horse did everything for her master: went to work, made the bed, cooked food, and brought him coffee with cream every day. But the cowboy sold it. His friend asked why and the cowboy answered, "A real cowboy never takes cream in his coffee."
The Indian Who Caught the Wind
Maria Makeeva, age 12 Tula Children's Polenov Art School, 2002, Tula, Russia Teacher: G.K. Gayeva Artist Statement: This joyful and kind legend is called "The Indian Who Caught the Wind." It is about how the wind used to wander around the earth destroying everything. An Indian wanted to catch it so he set traps around. The wind got caught and promised that it would stop destroying things and would blow for a short time only.
The First Water Lily
Nastya Romanova, age 6 Palace of Children's Creativity, 2002, Tula, Russia Artist Statement: A lovely and beautiful star came down to earth to live among happy and peaceful people. She changed herself into 1000 white lilies for the pleasure of the people. I like this Indian legend. It is a kind and beautiful story.
The Duck with Red Feet
Dasha Barihina, age 11 Palace of Children's Creativity, 2002, Tula, Russia Artist Statement: In the story "Duck with Red Feet", a beautiful Indian maiden is sitting on a rock by the water and talking with her fish sisters who are swimming nearby. Big Bow, the hunter, floats over in his canoe to talk to her. Mountains and forests are in the distance. The water is clear and fast flowing. Nature's beauty is all around them. The tale has a sad ending.
The Duck with Red Feet
Olga Solomatina, age 10 Palace of Children's Creativity, 2002, Tula, Russia Artist Statement: I like the story of The Duck with Red Feet. I especially liked the main character, Black Wing, a beautiful Indian maiden. Red Man, the brother of her husband, Big Bow, did not treat Black Wing fairly. He turned her into a duck with red feet forever because she was curious so much. The brother was too cruel to do this.
The Beauty
Christina Omelchuk, age 10 Palace of Children's Creativity, 2002, Tula, Russia Artist Statement: A beautiful daughter was born into one of the Indian tribes and was named "Proud Beauty". She had so much attention and adoration that she became vain and haughty. She rejected many suitors who fell in love with her on sight. In time, she began to realize the hurt she caused and became a beautiful maiden inside too.
Mike Fink
Natalya Snopok, age 14 Tula Children's Polenov Art Schoo, 2002, Tula, Russia Teacher: V.A. Gluschenkov Artist Statement: I like animals. That is why I like Sally Ann in this story. Note: Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind Crockett is said to have flung Mike Fink five miles up the Mississippi River. She freshened up with skunk perfume and in real life was married to Davy Crockett.
The Wizard of Oz
Yekaterina Sharapova, age 13 Tula Children's Polenov Art School, 2002, Tula, Russia Teacher: G.K. Gayeva Artist Statement: I like the fairy tale and I painted a picture after it.
Huck and his Calf
Sergei Lavrukhin, age 14 Tula Children's Polenov Art School, 2002, Tula, Russia Teacher: V.N. Solomatin Artist Statement: I opened a book on American tales at random and found a tale about Huck and his calf, which is not present in the picture. You see the cowardly knight hiding in a well, the prince fighting with a dragon, and a princess looking out from a castle window. There is one inconsistency here: the dragon seems to be looking too kind, since I simply don't know how to draw evil dragons. To tell the truth, I do like them a lot, and I hope I did not spoil the work with that.
Paul Bunyan
Elena Karpova, age 11 Tula Children's Polenov Art School, 2002, Tula, Russia Teacher: V.N. Solomatin Note: Paul's axemen ate so many flap-jacks they couldn't supply the demand. Ole, the Blacksmith, made a griddle so large you couldn't see across it when the smoke was thick. Sourdough Sam had fifty men with pork rinds tied to their feet skating around the griddle to grease it. The batter was mixed in large barrels and it took a strong cook just to turn the flapjacks, let alone get them to the table.
Cowboy Coffee
Alexei Dorodin, age 13 Tula Children's Polenov Art School, 2002, Tula, Russia Teacher: G.K. Gayeva Artist Statement: I liked this story because of its very sharp wit and humor, which can also be found in many other American tales. The Story: A rancher believed that coffee-making was a very delicate job and never let anyone close to him when he prepared the coffee. One day when cleaning the coffee pot, he found a boiled centipede at the bottom of the pot and hurried to tell the cowboys. They all decided they were going to die. After two days, when no one was ill, they decided that the coffee tasted even better and added a centipede from then on.
Paul Bunyan
Julia Rodionova, age 15 Tula Children's Polenov Art School, 2002, Tula, Russia Teacher: V.N. Solomatin Artist Statement: When our teacher read "Paul Bunyan" to us, I was imagining Paul Bunyan on the Great Lakes. But since he was so big and tall, I pictured him standing on the Earth surrounded by space.
Paul Bunyan
Evgenia Marchenko, age 14 Tula Children's Polenov Art School, 2002, Tula, Russia Teacher: V.N. Solomatin Artist Statement: When I read this legend, I particularly enjoyed American means of transportation. So I wanted to draw it in the way I saw it. Note: One of Paul Bunyan's jobs was to clear the forested Midwest. He hired armies to build huge bunkhouses. The men floated up to bed in balloons and parachuted back for breakfast
The Proud Girl
Irina Moroz, age 17 Tula Children's Polenov Art School, 2002, Tula, Russia Teacher: V.N. Solomatin Artist Statement: I painted a scene from the Native American legend "The Proud Girl". I like the girl's character. She was easy to imagine because I like to paint people. I painted the scene when the girl is sitting together with her father.
Oregon Coast
Oregon Beach, along the Oregon Coast
Lynx
An adult lynx in tree, showing his huge "snowshoe" like feet.
Albino Porcupine
A wild albino porcupine in Northern New York.
Bear at sunset
Black bear at sunset in the Adirondack Mountains of New York.
Young bears in tree
Two young black bears climbing a tree and sniffing each other.
Brown Bear waiting
An Alaskan Brown Bear patiently waiting for his turn to fish for salmon.
Yukon Black Bear
Adult balck bear eating grasses in the Yukon Territories.
Bobcat
Adult bobcat, pondering its next move.
Brown Bear soaking
This Alaskan Brown Bear is enjoying a good soak.
Bear cub at tree
Trees are security to black bear cubs.
Cub reaching
Black Bear cub trying to reach larch cones.
Black Bear cub
Black bear cub ready for anything.
Cub looking
Black bear cub looking out of hollow stump.
Bear Cub
A small black bear cub with a white chest blaze.
Cub standing
Black Bear cub giving up on reaching the larch cones.
Elk Bugling
An bull elk, bugling in Yellowstone National Park.
Elk Reflection
A Yellowstone Bull Elk and its reflection.
Young Lynx
Young lynx just hanging out
Mountain Lion
Mountain Lion grooming
Young River Otter Pups
Two young otters pause along the streambank.
Otters on frozen pond
Two river otters on the ice in the Adirondack Mountains of New York.
Saw Whet Owl
Closeup of immature Saw Whet Owl.
Saw Whet Owl Perched
Immature Saw Whet Owl perched in Hemlocks.
Red Fox
Red Fox pup pausing to investigate something interesting.
Brown Bear and yearlings
A female Alaskan Brown Bear and her two yearlings.
Virginia Creeper
Virginia Creeper in Autumn Early morning light MA
Between A Rock and A Hard Place
The Hoh River Olympic National Park, Washington State Here man is no longer the center of the workd, only a witness, but a witness who is also a partner in the silent life of nature, bound by secret affinities to the trees. - Dag Hammarskjold 1905-1961, Swedish diplomat and humanitarian Having friends in Port Angeles, Washington, who do not fly, has its advantages. Last year we spent two weeks visiting them and getting acquainted with Olympic National Park. We backpacked into the rainforest along the Hoh River. Every year the river floods and sweeps 500 year old trees out to the ocean. The first evening, while setting up camp, we heard the cry of an elk. The next day while exploring the river a quarter of a mile from camp, we discovered a dead elk - a fresh cougar kill. Cougar tracks were everywhere. That evening, it came back for seconds. This tree was trying to push up through the river rocks nearby.
Mesa Verde Cliff Dwelling
To see how and where these Indian Cliff dwellings were built is a piece of history worth taking the time to visit. Located in Southwestern Colorado near Cortez. These dwellings were built about 1200 AD.
Native American Art No. 1
Located in Little Petroglyph Canyon, on the China Lake Naval Weapons Center, near Ridgcrest in CA. Must go with a group and get pernission to enter this area.
Native American Art No. 2
Located in Little Petroglyph Canyon on the China Lake Naval Weapons Center near Ridgcrest, CA. You must go with a Group and get permission to enter this area.
Patriot
Boys runs past large painted image of American Flag. Image painted on building to demonstrate patriotism in the wake of 9/11.
Sound Evening
New London, CT Sunset on Long Island Sound Fujichrome Velvia 50
Great Sand Dunes
Was taken in CO at the Great Sand Dunes Natl Park. Shot with a 4x5 view camera. Photograph by Glen Marsh.
Changing Sands
Was taken in the Great Sand dunes Natl Park in CO. Shot with a 4x5 view camera. The patterns were created by the wind and snow. Photograph by Glen Marsh.
Harmony
Please e mail me for full description. It is almost a page long. Thanks Glen Marsh. Photograph by Glen Marsh.
Dancing Daylilies
Close-up of an agapanthus blossom, on Martha's Vineyard Island.
Lighthouse, Aquinnah
Lighthouse on Martha's Vineyard Island, Massachusetts.
Tashmoo Sunset
Sunset from Martha's Vineyard Island, massachusetts
Blue Shell
Mussel Shell, Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts
Sleeping
Shell, Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts
Treasure
Sea shells and sea glass, Martha's Vineyard Island, Massachusetts
Garden Gift
Delicate, pastel lily...yellow with a hint of chartreuse.
Mother, Daughter
From the island of Martha's Vineyard, a happy place to spend time together.
Fishing in the Ozarks
Man reeling in fish at lake in the Ozark Mountains
Steamship Rock
Northern Arizona-Rock formation resembling a large steamship
Forest Fire Sky
This otherworldly sunset was enhanced by the smoke of a forest fire 100 miles to the south. Farmington,New Mexico
Singing Pups
Eight 5 week old Golden Retrievers.These pups had just awakened and began to yawn.
The Pup
5 week old Golden Retriever
The Columbine flower
The Columbine - A distinctly unique flower
Bachelor Button
A beautiful flower , Anemone
Alstromera
The Alstromera flower
SUNSET, MONTEVERDE
SUNSET, MONTEVERDE Monteverde Cloud Forest, Costa Rica Nikon F100, 50-300 MM f/4.5 f/16 1/125 sec
DAWN, LAKE McDONALD
DAWN, LAKE McDONALD Glacier National Park, Montana Nikon F100, 28-80 MM LENS, f/16, 1/1.3 sec
Bright Angel Morning
Early morning at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, overlooking Bright Angel Canyon.
Alpha Male Keeps a Watchful Eye
Alpha male rests in new fallen snow. Lakota Preserve.
Solo Song
Tundra wolf solo. Lakota Preserve.
Ancient cry
A tundra wolf joins the pack in song. Lakota Preserve.
Timber Wolf
A male timber wolf peers through the forest. Lakota Preserve.
On the Alert
Male tundra wolf glares intensely. Lakota Preserve.
White Wolf
Male arctic wolf cautiously investigates the photographer from afar. Lakota Preserve.
Look, Ma
This cute rascal was captured on film near the Trinity River outside Fort Worth, Texas, way back in 1976, and is now making its debut for the first time.
Stalling
This fella patiently awaits the next group of tourists to Mount Rushmore National Park. The hanging boots complete the picture.
Better Perspective
Bears often stand upright to get a better view of their surroundings or to make themselves appear larger. These two cubs can barely see over the tall meadow grass at the Vince Shute Wildlife sanctuary in Orr, Minnesota. A portion of the proceeds from print sales benefit the non-profit American Bear Association.
The Shy Guy
This shy fellow looks a little worried about my presence, as if trying to decide whether to climb to safety up the tree at the Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary near Orr, Minnesota.
Sunday Drive
This old Ford was found sitting near a farmhouse in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, all shined up as if waiting for a Sunday drive in the country.
Table Manners
"Winnie" keeps a sharp eye out for danger as her cubs supplement their natural diet with a feast of granola and peanuts at the Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary near Orr, Minnesota. A portion of the proceeds from print sales benefit the American Bear Association.
Ursus Americanus
Ursus Americanus - the black bear - is actually a rather timid creature, but still commands respect in the wild. This large male was so close it made me somewhat uncomfortable, so I got the shot and backed away. A portion of the proceeds from print sales benefit the non-profit American Bear Association.
Ahhhh - Right There
This huge male black bear was estimated to weigh near 700 lbs., and I captured the moment as he paused for a quick back scratch at the Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary near Orr, Minnesota. A portion of the proceeds from print sales go to benefit the non-profit American Bear Association.
A and W
This image from the 2002 Annual Woodward Dream Cruise takes us back to a simpler time of poodle skirts, fast cars, and Friday nights at the drive in.
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