"Tuscany Farmhouse" ~ 24"h x 30"w Original Oil Painting by Connie Tom Tuscany Italian landscape

"Tuscany Farmhouse" ~ 24"h x 30"w Original Oil Painting by Connie Tom

This is an original oil painting is available for purchase on my website at www.connietom.com.  

"Buffalo Among the Geysers" ~ 24"h x 36"w Original Oil Painting by Connie Tom Hudson River School Wildlife Landscape Yellowstone Wyoming

"Buffalo Among the Geysers" 24"h x 36"w Original Oil Painting by Connie Tom

I paint a lot of nature scenes and scenes of the wilderness. This scene pictures the buffalo among the geysers at Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. I was reading an article in the Sunday paper about how fatigue can set in with too many decisions. It was suggested that we take a look at scenes of nature. it said that studies have shown that nature scenes can restore and regenerate attention. John Muir (b.21 April 1838) was a Scottish-born American naturalist and author and advocate of the preservation of wilderness in the United States. He petitioned the U.S. Congress for the National Park bill that was passed in 1890. Because of the spiritual quality and enthusiasm toward nature expressed in his writings, he was able to inspire readers, including presidents and congressmen, to take action to help preserve large nature areas. He is referred to as the "Father of the National Parks" today.


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"I waited patiently for the Lord: and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the Lord. Blessed is that man that maketh the Lord his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies." ~ Psalm 40:1-4

"Autumn's Gold" by 24"x36" Oil Painting Connie Tom A Painting a Day Hudson River School Western Texas Landscape

"Autumn Gold" ~ 24"h x 36"w Original Oil Painting by Connie Tom

This is a peaceful autumn scene with horses meandering on both sides of a country brook. I tried to get a feeling of depth in the hazy distant hills in the middle background of the painting. ~ Enjoy!

You can see more of my work on my website at www.connietom.com .

"Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance. The Lord looketh from heaven; he beholdeth all the sons of men. From the place of his habitation he looketh upon all the inhabitants of the earth." ~ Psalm 33:13-14

"Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy; To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine. Our soul waiteth for the Lord; he is our help and our shield." ~ Psalm 33:18-20

"O Give Me a Home, Where the Buffalo Roam" ~ 36" x 48" Original Oil Painting by Connie Tom Western Wildlife Landscape

"Where the Buffalo Roam" 36"h x 48"w Original Oil Painting by Connie Tom Available for Purchase!

A storm had just ended and the sun came out. With so much moisture in the air, the colors in the sky and clouds were just beautiful. You could see miles and miles of land. These buffalo were meandering... grazing their way across the land.

This painting is available for purchase on my website at www.connietom.com.

"Blessed by the Lord, because he hath heard the voice of my supplications. The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped; therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him." ~ Psalm 28: 6-7.

"The Cowboy" ~ 30"x20" A Painting a Day Luminous Cowboy and Indian Western Landscapes by Connie Tom

"The Cowboy" ~ 20"h x 30"w Original Oil Painting by Connie Tom Western

I still love westerns on television and in the movies. Even the old ones. Our family watched them ever since we were kids. So the image of a cowboy stirs up the emotions of virtues of a hero of a sort. They were the ones saving the day, righting the wrongs, saving damsels in distress, living hard, but dedicated to their work. This cowboy was probably all cleaned up after a dusty trail ride, just sitting by the fire and relaxing and thinking. What is he thinking about? Maybe the hard days work, his love back home, maybe just about life. You decide.... Enjoy!

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"For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he." ~ Proverbs 23:7.

"Spirit of the West" ~ 30"x24" A Painting a Day Hudson River School Western Landscapes by Connie Tom

"SPIRIT OF THE WEST" ~ 24"h x 30"w Original Oil Painting by Connie Tom

Imagine yourself being in the Old West, standing out in the open prairie, with the wild open plains, horses running free, the drama in the sky and clouds, teepees on the horizon... It's anybody's guess what could happen next. Enjoy!


"Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore." ~ Psalm 16:11.



"Lanterns of Gold" ~ 20" x 16" A Painting a Day Hudson River School Autumn Tree Landscape Paintings by Connie Tom

"Lanterns of Gold" ~ 20"h x 16"w Original Oil Painting by Connie Tom

It's exhilarating to me to walk through the woods after it rains or when the morning dew is still wet upon the leaves. As the sun begins to shine, the sunlight reflects from off the leaves and glistens like "Lanterns of Gold". This is the first painting I have done a series of autumn tree paintings called "Lanterns of Gold". ~ Enjoy!


"Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked. Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart. Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous: and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness." ~ Psalm 97:10-12.

Morning on the Land of the Lakes

"Morning on the Land of the Lakes" 24"h x 36"w Original Oil Painting by Connie Tom ~ Sold!

It's no secret that I love to paint sunrises and sunsets, because that's the time of day with the most beautifully dramatic colors. And at the lake, all those gorgeous sky colors are reflected in the water beneath which to me is just stunning. It's like a jolt to my senses. I find it absolutely captivating. I hope you will too!

You can see more of my work on my website at www.connietom.com .

"Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might..." ~ Ecclesiastes 9:10.

Autumn Glow 24"x30" Original Oil Painting by Connie Tom Hudson River School Aspen landscape

"Autumn Glow" 24"h x 30"w Original Oil Painting by Connie Tom ~ Sold!
I have painted so many aspen tree paintings. I love the glow of sunlight in this autumn scene. Autumn has the colors of harvest. That's one of the things I love about autumn. It just like the flurry of leaves stirs the soul to get ready for the coming holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas. Plus the many beautiful colors of autumn will complement just about any room in the home or office.

You can see more of my work on my website at www.connietom.com .



"But the land, whither ye go to possess it, is a land of hills and valleys, and drinketh water of the rain of heaven: a land which the Lord thy God careth for: the eyes of the Lord thy God are always upon it, from the beginning of the year even unto the end of the year." ~ Deuteronomy 11:11-12.

"The Firmament" ~ 28"x22" A Painting a Day Hudson River School Landscapes by Connie Tom

"The Firmament" ~ 28"h x 22"w Original Oil Painting by Connie Tom

Sometimes when I just want to get away from the busy-ness of life, I try to imagine myself somewhere far away from cities and crowded places. Somewhere where I can enjoy the quietness, sometimes in the mountains with water and fresh country air where nature is undisturbed. Waterfalls are mezmerizing to me. To feel the cool mist upon your skin.... Hear the rippling of the water and splash of the waterfall? Now that's living! I hope you enjoy this as much as I enjoyed painting it. ~ Connie

"The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handwork." ~ Psalm 19:1.

"Fishing the Rapids" 30" h x 40"w Original oil painting by Connie Tom Hudson River School fishing landscape

"Fishing the Rapids" 30" h x 40"w Original oil painting ~ Available for Purchase!

This lucky fisherman feels so blessed when he is getting to do what he loves to do on his days away from work. The sounds of the rapids going by him seem to wash all his troubles away... at least for these happy moments. ~ Enjoy!

You can purchase this 30" x 40" original painting from my website at www.connietom.com.

"This is the day which the Lord hath made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." ~ Psalm 118:24.

"Early Morning River Mist" 24"h x 36"w Original Oil Painting by Connie Tom Hudson River School Daily Painters Morning River Sunrise landscape

"Early Morning River Mist" 24"h x 36"w Original Oil Painting by Connie Tom ~ Sold!

It's morning and the sun has risen on this rippling river. The early morning mist still hovers above the land. I love the dance of light on the rippling water. I love bodies of water period. They are just so relaxing? fascinating? mesmerizing? Each one seems to evoke different feelings and of course, sunrises and sunsets have the most dramatic and beautiful colors which creates mood and atmosphere. There's also something about a sunrise that's uplifting. It sets forth a fresh new day!

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"The entrance of thy words giveth light." ~ Psalm 119:130.

"So Glad You Came" 20"hx24"w Original Oil Painting by Connie Tom Hudson River School Daily Painters Romantic landscape

"So Glad You Came..." 20"h x 24"w Original Oil Painting by Connie Tom

This lovely young lady has been waiting for someone down by the river on this early autumn morn. Clearly from her look to the right and the smile on her face, whoever it is she is greeting has come. I'll leave it to the viewer to decide... who it was that she is greeting. Was it a lover? a friend? a sister? You finish the story. I hope you enjoy this painting as much as I enjoyed painting it. ~ Connie Tom

This work is available for purchase on my website at www.connietom.com.

"A merry heart doeth good like a medicine..." ~ Proverbs 17:22.

"Table Rock Lake Sunset" 18"hx24"w Original Oil Painting by Connie Tom Hudson River School, Sunset Water

"Table Rock Lake Sunset" 18"h x 24"w  Framed

This is work by Connie Tom is Table Rock Lake Sunset located in Branson, Mo. There is something so peaceful about this lake setting with the beautiful sunset.

This work is available for purchase on my website at www.connietom.com .

"...in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength..." ~ Isaiah 30:15.

"California Sunset Seascape" 20"hx30"w by Connie Tom Hudson River School California Seascape Daily Painters

"California Sunset Seascape" 20"h x 30"w Original Oil Painting by Connie Tom ~ Sold!

I love sunsets and sunrises because that's the most dramatic lighting of the day usually. And of course, I love the ocean. Who doesn't. It is mezmerizing with it's endless waves and tides rolling in. The sound of the ocean alone seems to stop all thoughts of stress and pressure and seems to soothe even the most worrisome soul. With a lot of moisture in the air, the colors are sometime prismatic. I loved how the colors in the sky are complemented by the cool aqua colors in the ocean waves. ~ Enjoy!

You can see more of my work on my website at www.connietom.com .



"The Lord is my strength and song, and is become my salvation." ~ Psalm 118:14 

God's Creation of a New Day! 36"hx48"w by Connie Tom Hudson River School Maui Hawaii Seascape Daily Painters

"God's Creation of a New Day" 36"h x 48"w Original Oil Painting by Connie Tom ~ Sold!

The sun has just risen and broken through the clouds on this Hawaii seascape. The colors were so beautiful in the sky and in contrast to the ocean. It just reminded me of God's never ending creation process of  each new day. Each new day is a day to look forward to with joy and hope. I hope you enjoy this painting as much as I enjoyed painting it.

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  "This is the day which the Lord hath made: we will rejoice and be glad in it." ~ Psalm 118:24.

"Sundown at Mount Hayden" - 30" x 24" Grand Canyon by Connie Tom Hudson River School landscapes mountains

"Sundown at Mount Hayden" ~ 30"h x 24"w Original Oil Painting by Connie Tom ~ Available for Purchase!

I love beautiful sunsets and sunrises because these are usually the times of the day with the most dramatic lighting. The burgundies and reds were complemented with the green of the trees and shrubbery. The lighting was just beautiful! I hope you enjoy this painting as much as I enjoyed painting it. ~ Connie Tom

This work is available for purchase on my website at www.connietom.com .

"Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee." ~ Isaiah 26:3.

"Country Road, Take me Home...." 24" x 30" Hudson River School Daily Painters by Connie Tom

As we all grow up and grow older, our lives get busier and more complicated. More demands are made on us and life can become stressful and uncomfortable. It's times like these, that we think back to a time when we felt at ease.... at peace, happy... and loved just for who we are. Maybe it's a place. Maybe it's a person or a set of circumstances that is home to our souls. That our hearts yearn to be back in. If only in our minds eye, we sometimes need to get back on that country road and let it take us "home". To a simpler way of life. Where there was much joy and laughter. There's a richness of beauty there to behold. The country and western song from which this title was taken goes, “Country Road.... Take Me Home, to a Place I belong....”

"For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it." ~ Proverbs 8:11.

"Love is in the Air" ~ 30" x 20" A Painting A Day Hudson River School Landscapes by Connie Tom

"Love is in the Air" ~ 30"h x 20"w Original Oil Painting by Connie Tom

I painted this painting in February. I must have had Valentine's Day on my mind. A day in which we celebrate our love for another. Love has so many different levels and moods. Rich deep thoughtful ones and others light, airy, happy, playful ones. I tried to capture a variety of moods and feelings in the different areas of the foliage and trunks. I hope the viewer can see and feel these too. The painting reminded me of another song, "Love is in the Air" was the theme song for the television series "The Love Boat". ~ Enjoy!

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We are taught from the Bible that there are many good characteristics. But these will abide... faith, hope and love, these three; but the greatest of these is Love. ~ 1 Cor 13:13.

"First Light in Yosemite Valley" 36" x 48" Oil Landscape Painting by Connie Tom Hudson River School landscape A Painting a day

The sun is just coming up lighting all the little dew drops on this autumn adroned massive tree is Yosemite Valley. The atmospheric colors created by the light defused in the mist rising above the water adds interest.

This work is available for purchase on my website at www.connietom.com .

"The LORD is my Shepherd, I shall not want: He maketh me to down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me: thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. ~ Psalm 23.