© Copyright 2009-2012 Michael B. Mossman designed by Ter-RifOriginals
Harold Red Grange was called “The Galloping Ghost” ... more
Galloping Ghost
In this painting, the sunflower’s life under the sun is drawing to an end... more
the Sun
The Piasa Bird was first noted in the journals of Father Marquette... more
The Piasa Bird has been painted many times on the bluffs... more
Piasa Bird
Piasa Bird
According to folklore, the Piasa Bird was said to have attacked... more
Painted from memory of an eagle perched on a limb... more
Quarry
Inspired by Celestra’s stories... see larger image
Landing
Paddle wheeler landing at bluffs near Alton in 1909... more
This painting was inspired by a postcard entitled: Alton: Much too busy... more
A painting inspired by the Celestra stories. Click for larger image
Elijah Lovejoy was an American Presbyterian minister, journalist, newspaper editor and abolitionist. ... more
by the
Old Rock House
Elijah P. Lovejoy by the historic Upper Alton house that was the headquarters of the Illinois... more
Monument
Publisher Elijah Lovejoy was killed by an angry mob in 1837... more
Statue
Robert Wadlow is said to be the tallest man who ever lived... more
Alton Bluff
Painted from a series of photos taken in 1963. ... more
This painting was inspired by the tropical islands... more
Vast Beyond
University of Illinois Chief ...
in Alton
in Alton
Alton Bluff
Alton Bluff
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