Independence Day I'll be chowing down on hamburgers, hot dogs and potato salad tomorrow and wanted to say... ...

Attributed to Frederic Edwin Church (American, 1826-1900) Our Banner in the Sky, ca. 1861 Oil on paper mounted on paper board 7 13/16 x 11 13/16 inches 1994.71Exactly 150 years ago today on April 12, 1861, the American Civil War began in earnest. At 4:30 a.m., Confederate batteries on the shores of Charleston Harbor in South Carolina opened fire on Fort Sumter, the Federal-held fortification that dominated the harbor after commander Major Robert Anderson refused its surrender.

Happy Watercolor Wednesday!! Show me your picture if you painted along!! ♥️🤍💙 (You are welcome to download and print this image)...

In 2016, Joe went viral on social media with his rousing rendition of our National Anthem while painting the Raising of the Flag on Iwo Jima at the same time. Thus began a long career or patriotic performances and nation-wide collectors.