The Art in Our Home

Much of the art that hangs in our home was created by my husband, Tom Schmidt.

About the frames . . .
Sometimes I order Tom’s paintings through Fine Arts America and have them framed. Other times Tom prints the painting out for me, and I go to our local Hobby Lobby to pick out a frame for it. 9 X 12 is a common size. If the frame I choose doesn’t come with a mat or the print is small and needs a larger or special mat to fit the frame, I’ll have Hobby Lobby cut one or two. Cost is minimal.

Tom is a photographer and professional digital artist who uses Photoshop CS4 and Corel Painter to transform photographs he takes into fine art. His work is available online through Fine Art America at TOM SCHMIDT WALL ART were you can buy framed prints and other items.

Each piece of art we choose for our home is beautiful in its own right and has special meaning or holds memories for the two of us.

Just about every one of our walls has something on it. I especially love gallery walls. In our foyer, living room, and my home office, I grouped paintings together with other wall art we collected through the years for a nice eclectic mix. It’s not everyone’s style, but it’s definitely mine.

Our foyer with Tom’s painting, “Calvin Place,” and a framed enameled copper maple leaf we found at an art show.

Right around the corner is a framed embroidery I did way back when I was doing embroidery. It’s called “Springtime.”

Gallery in the entry hall leading to our living room features Tom’s painting, “Persian Leopard,” on canvas. Another painting, “A Country Morning” is at bottom left below “Norwegian Landscape” by Cláudio Juarez.

Gallery wall in our living room with the art framing the TV.

Our living room is a work in progress. We bought a larger (yes, larger!) TV, and I still need to figure out placement of the art around it. It’s not so easy to do when you don’t want to put a gazillion holes in the wall. Most of the art on the gallery wall in the living room is by Tom, except for the bear, framed in gold, and the face (done by my daughter and son, respectively, when they were children), and the small framed photo of “Times Square” by Christian Arcose.

"The Look-Outs" by Wesley Dallas Merritt

At the opposite end of the living room is a watercolor by Wesley Dallas Merritt called “The Look-Outs.”

Tom’s painting, “Horses of Wyoming,” hangs above the fireplace.

The gallery wall in my home office features Tom’s painting, “Hampton Beach Walk.” It’s surrounded by treasures, including a pen-and-ink painting of “Mexico” by my brother and a “Cozy Corner” embroidery I finished from a kit my mom gave me one Christmas. Everything else is gravy—gifts from friends, framed photos of my websites, and other memories of meaningful moments that make me smile.

A man should hear a little music, read a little poetry, and see a fine picture every day of his life, in order that worldly cares may not obliterate the sense of the beautiful which God has implanted in the human soul. ―Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Tom’s Art in Our Home

Tom’s paintings that were featured in this post are just a sampling of the work he’s done and what we have in our home. If you want to see larger images, click on the photos below.

If you’re interested in purchasing a print for your own home, by all means, do so. If you do, let me know which one you chose and where you put it. ♥

"Horses of Wyoming" by Tom Schmidt, watercolor, 2012

“Horses of Wyoming” by Tom Schmidt
Digital Art-Watercolor, 2012
Wild horses grazing on the open range in Wyoming.
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“Calvin Place” by Tom Schmidt
Digital Art-Watercolor, 2018
Calvin Place in Nashville, Indiana.
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“Red-tailed Hawk” by Tom Schmidt
Digital Art-Metal Print, 2017
Red-tailed hawk in flight descending.
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"Pemaquid Point Lighthouse" by Tom Schmidt, 2012

“Pemaquid Point Lighthouse” by Tom Schmidt
Digital Art-Watercolor, 2012
Gatekeeper’s house at Pemaquid Point in New Harbor on the Maine coast.
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"Amish Boy on Bike" by Tom Schmidt, watercolor, 2012

“Amish Boy on Bike” by Tom Schmidt
Digital Art-Watercolor, 2012
Winter scene in Holmes County, Ohio.
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"Hampton Beach Walk" by Tom Schmidt, 2016

“Hampton Beach Walk” by Tom Schmidt
Digital Art-Pastels, 2016
Walking near the beach in the Hamptons, New York.
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“Persian Leopard” by Tom Schmidt
Painting-Mixed Media Canvas Print, 2017
Mighty Persian leopard.
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“Days End” by Tom Schmidt
Digital Art-Watercolor, 2017
End of day for a cowboy and his horse.
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“Phoenix” by Tom Schmidt
Digital Art-Watercolor, 2023
Intelligent, confident, and fiercely independent with a sense of adventure and a passion for exploration.
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"Holmes County Farm" by Tom Schmidt, 2012

“Holmes County Farm” by Tom Schmidt
Painting-Mixed Media, 2012
A barnyard in Holmes County, Ohio.
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“Raging Niagara” by Tom Schmidt
Digital Art-Watercolor, 2012
The Niagara River in Niagara Falls, Canada.
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“Fishing Harbor” by Tom Schmidt
Painting-Mixed Media, 2012
Fishing harbor along the coast of Maine.
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“Milk Delivery” by Tom Schmidt
Digital Art-Watercolor, 2015
Early morning milk delivery in Holmes County, Ohio.
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Artwork by Tom Schmidt is available at

YOU CAN GET TOM’S ARTWORK ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS
wall art . canvas prints . metal prints . posters . pillows . blankets . duvet covers . shower curtains . bath towels . beach towels . ornaments . puzzles . tote bags . yoga mats . greeting cards . note cards . notebooks . stickers . phone cases . coffee mugs . face masks . apparel