Hawthorne Birthplace Canvas Print

I saw Salem on a most uncharacteristic winter day. There wasn't a drop of snow in sight and the sun shone brightly. It almost had the feeling of an autumn day rather than mid-winter. It certainly made me want to wander those old colonial streets again some day when the leaves were turning or the first green of spring was about.

Salem was truly a pleasure for me, as I can imagine for many tourists who wander there. The streets are just packed with historic homes. Little pieces of Colonial History and Georgian Architecture all over.

This particular house bears the honor of being the birthplace of Nathaniel Hawthorne, the famed American writer. There was something so ordinary about the little house, but at the same time such a special place. Perhaps you had the same feeling standing at the end of that little walk in Salem on a sunny afternoon?

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Life is full of happy surprises. After just over a decade working in the 9 to 5 cube world, I threw caution to the wind to follow my dreams of being a full time visual artist. That was five years ago! Is it easy? No, but something truly worthwhile is rarely simple. My body of work is wide ranging from photographic scenes of far away places, more near and dear locations, and more fanciful artwork. It's all crafted with a heartfelt love for finding the beauty in little captured moments. My artwork also hangs on walls near and far from private homes to businesses who have chosen to decorate with my art. Whether you've purchased one piece or a house full or you simply admire and share with your friends, your patronage of my art is...