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Durham, NC
After graduating from the University of Mobile in 1985 I started a career as an artist. My life consisted of Easel painting, Murals, Trompe l'oeil and faux finishes. I did this for 18 years until reaching a point of creatively burning out. I painted nothing of substance for almost 7 years. In January of 2010 things happened to open my eyes to the beauty around me and a deep desire to paint again. This blog will be dedicated to my new work. Paintings that are for me and my pleasure and the pleasure of others and not for a pay check. My hope is that this will help to keep the work fresh and of true vision.

Thursday, December 29, 2011


"Rust Bucket"
11 x 22
Tony Alderman

On a cold November day last year I saw this fishing boat. At first it looked so old that I thought it wasnt in use. The closer I got the more I could all the modern electronic equipment. I guess you can't judge a book by its cover.