Landscapes and Other Work | Michael Gillespie

• Country Church

  Oil, Canvas, 20 x 16. I've always liked the historic architecture of this church, built in 1909 in Kaufman, Texas. I have done several paintings of it, this is the only oil; the others were done with pastels.

• Alamo Facade

  Oil, Canvas, 12 x 18. This painting won the First Place - Oil award in the Seguin Art League's "Good-by Summer" show in September, 2026. I wanted to show details on the front of the Alamo, and the sunshine from the side…

• Gulf

  Oil, Panel, 12 x 18. This painting provides a bit of nostalgia for vintage roadside buildings, especially in small towns or rural areas.

• Pig Stand

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 11. The last of the "Pig Stand" drive-ins. They originated in Dallas, Texas. The one pictured here was in San Antonio, Texas (now closed). My parents met while working at one in San Antonio in 1931. Th…

• Orange Flowers

  Oil, Canvas, 14 x 11

• West

  Oil, Canvas, 11 x 14. I'm attracted to historic buildings lit by the Texas sun, and I liked the flat patterns created here by the shadows on the building.

• Church Through Winter Trees

  Pastel, Canson Pastel Paper, 12 x 11

• House with Azaleas

  Pastel, Canson Pastel Paper, 9 x 12. I traveled to Tyler, Texas specifically to paint scenes during their annual "Azalea Trails" event. I stood on the street to do this pastel, and the weather and light were perfect.

• The Old Feed Store

  Pastel, Canson Pastel Paper, 11 x 7. I had seen this old building several times with the late afternoon sun lighting it up, and I finally welcomed the chance to do this plein air piece standing on the sidewalk across th…

• Wes and Patsy's House

  Oil, Canvas, 9 x 12. I was commissioned to do a painting of this home. Its historic look and the late afternoon sun helped make for a beautiful painting.

• A Curve into the Park

  Oil, Canvas board, 8 x 6. A plein air oil painting done on an "Indian Summer" day.