This article appeared in the April and July 2015 editions of the Newsletter of the Texas Wendish Heritage Society, Serbin, Texas. Because some of the Texas Wends originated from Prussia and some from Saxony a question could be asked if origins made a difference. Does political geography influence the way people think and act? If […]
Prussian or Saxon by George Nielsen Read More »
My Wendish mother and my Wendish grandmother loved to grow flowers in the yard and cut them and place them on the table in the house. Under their influence, I grew up with a great appreciation of a yard full of flowers and other forms of floral beauty. Unlike the two of them, I did
Pen, Ink, and Watercolor Paintings of Flowers Read More »
My Wendish mother and my Wendish grandmother loved to grow flowers in the yard and cut them and place them on the table in the house. Under their influence, I grew up with a great appreciation of a yard full of flowers and other forms of floral beauty. Unlike the two of them, I did
Pen, Ink, and Watercolor Paintings of Flowers – Geometric Design Read More »
My Wendish mother and my Wendish grandmother loved to grow flowers in the yard and cut them and place them on the table in the house. Under their influence, I grew up with a great appreciation of a yard full of flowers and other forms of floral beauty. Unlike the two of them, I did
Pen, Ink, and Watercolor Paintings of Flowers – Japanese Style Read More »
Simeon and Anna…and Jesus The Good Shepherd #1 The Good Shepherd #2 The Way to Golgotha Madonna and Child One Pen and ink watercolor influenced by the Eastern Orthodox icons and Mary and Jesus. Madonna and Child Two Acrylics on wood. Madonna and Child Three with Mary Wearing Wendish Bonnet Pen, ink, and watercolor.
The Religious Art of Ray Spitzenberger Read More »
My daughter on her wedding day in Sengelman Hall, Schulenburg. My Daughter’s Wedding Day ]]>
This pen and ink sketch is titled “Well, Hello There” (a drawing of a Baylor co-ed back in the late 1920’s). It was on exhibit at the Brenham Fine Arts League until somebody bought it. This is a copy. “Well, hello there!” ]]>
"Well, Hello There!" Read More »
