Wonderland
The Wonderland Hotel was built in 1912 in the former logging area around Elkmont between Gatlinburg and Townsend, Tennessee.
Originally accessible only by foot, horseback and logging train, it became a popular weekend and summer resort destination in the
1920’s when a roadway was built into the area. Also in the 20’s the land around the Wonderland was sold to make way for the Great
Smoky MountainsNational Park. After 80 years of operation, it was closed in 1992. The artist stayed there as a child and frequently
visited this structure that continues to haunt him to this day. It is depicted here as it appeared just following its abandonment. Limited edition (300) prints are available for $60 plain or $100 framed in barnwood.
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"Up To Wonderland"
Original Watercolor
This original watercolor painting depicts the Wonderland Hotel in 1992 right at its demise from the National Park Service's policy of "demolition by neglect." This view shows the imposing front steps to the main entrance of the Wonderland from the Elkmont Campground Road. You can see from this image the stones picked from the tops of the base newel columns that more people than I mourned the loss of the Wonderland. (This is also shown in my original Wonderland watercolor in the stones picked from the Wonderland's fountain). While I agree whole-heartedly with the NPS's mission statement, I feel they lost a great opportunity to "preserve history" in letting this part of people's lives decay into oblivion. This is especially offensive in light of the continued operation of lodges in the (wonderlands) of the great parks of the American west. This watercolor is 11" X 14" and is matted and framed in a cherry-tinted barnwood frame. ($800).
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"Arts and Crafts Community 16"
Original Pencil Drawing
This original pencil drawing of a barn is the 16th in a series of pencil drawings of structures in and around the Great Smoky Mountains Arts and Crafts Community. The image is approximatel 5"X7" and it is framed in a custom barnwood frame. ($250).
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"Clingman's Vista 2"
This original acrylic painting presents another view from Clingman's Dome, the highest point in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The image is 5"X7" and is framed in an ornate gold frame. ($60).
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"Greenbrier Creek"
Original Oil and Acrylic Painting
This is an original acrylic and oil painting details the view of Mt. LeConte and the northern summits of the Great Smoky Mountain Park as seen from the Greenbrier Cove. This painting was painted plein air and in the studio and captures a winter scene of the Middle Prong of the Little Pigeon River.
New Painting
"Theresa's Barn II"
This original acrylic painting is the second in a series of red barns. It depicts a winter view of a barn on Old Troy Road in Troy, Tennessee. "Theresa's Barn II" is not for sale.
