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Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Commissioned Oil Painting, 56"x44", Oil on canvas, Private Collection of Diane Holt, Washington, Texas

I received a commission with an attached photo in a book called Horse Follow Closely, on Native American Horsemanship. The photo resolution—a copy from the book was inadequate for painting reference. The client was contacted and informed, a higher resolution would be required in preparation of the painting. A search began and wound up in Germany. Gabrielle Boiselle was the photographer who granted permission, although the book publisher had to release the original photo. After the client reached the publisher,the resolution of the photo again needed to be increased to the required dimensions. As you can see, the painting was finished on a 56x44 inch canvas- a fabulous addition to the client's collection to hang in their home.

Sunday, December 19, 2010

Air Rescue Oil on canvas - “Le Cheval – the horse,” Cazenovia College 2010

RESCUE BY HELICOPTER

When I was invited to submit work for a national show in Cazenovia,New York, every idea I could conjure up had already been used by painters in history. After thinking about the painful experiences a horse must endure, I had a vision of a forest fire and how horses are saved by being air lifted out of harms way. After doing a study of a horse harnessed up for a quick rescue , the idea occurred to me, a helicopter would be needed to complete the story. However,it seemed too complex and preliminary sketches didn’t work. One morning I decided to go for it- even though I was dubious about the idea working. I discovered, by creating a vacuum of fire and swirling smoke, I was able to tie the horse and helicopter together completing the composition.

By Hall Groat Sr.

“Le Cheval – the horse,” Cazenovia College 2010


“Le Cheval – the horse,” Cazenovia College 2010



Brooklyn Bridge 48"x12" Oil on panel


Thursday, June 04, 2009

MARSHLANDS 24"x48" OIL ON PANEL (SOLD)

PRIVATE COLLECTION IN CHAPPAQUA, NEW YORK



SKANEATELES LAKE 30"x48" OIL ON PANEL (SOLD)

PRIVATE COLLECTION IN SKANEATELES, NEW YORK

Night Sailor 24"x24" Oil Hall Groat Sr.(SOLD)

PRIVATE COLLECTION IN HANOVER PARK, ILLINOIS

Monday, September 01, 2008

Provincetown Race boat 1853, 24x48", Oil on panel (SOLD)

PRIVATE COLLECTION IN MURCIA, SPAIN

Sunday, August 31, 2008

Casablanca at Loew's Theatre 24"x18" (SOLD!)


PRIVATE COLLECTION IN HANOVER PARK, ILLINOIS

Wednesday, August 06, 2008

Waterlilies- Giverny, France 12"x12" Oil (SOLD)


PRIVATE COLLECTION IN EMBASSY OF GREECE IN CZECH REPUBLIC



Tuesday, July 29, 2008

New York Stock Exchange 30x40" Acrylic on archival board Hall Groat Sr. (SOLD)

PRIVATE COLLECTION IN SANDWICH, MASSACHUSETTS

ITALIAN CASTLES 30"x40" Acrylic on archival board (AVAILABLE)



Lawn Chair Critics at Tanglewood Summer Music Festival 30"x40" Acrylic on archival board (AVAILABLE)











Sunday, July 27, 2008

RIO DE JANEIRO 24"x48" Oil on panel (SOLD)

PRIVATE COLLECTION IN CAMILLUS, NEW YORK



Saturday, July 26, 2008

Palm Beach Dinner Dance 24"x48" Oil on panel (SOLD)

PRIVATE COLLECTION IN PALM BEACH, FLORIDA

Sharks Oil on canvas

BOTANTICAL GARDENS 30"x40" Oil on masonite (SOLD)

Above Skaneateles, NY 24"x24" Oil on panel (SOLD)

PRIVATE COLLECTION IN SKANEATELES, NEW YORK

Excursion at Skaneateles 30x48" Oil on Luan board (SOLD)

PRIVATE COLLECTION SKANEATELES, NEW YORK

Friday, July 25, 2008

Syracuse New York Skyline 24 x 48 inches Hall Groat Sr










Atlantic Surf, Monheegan Island, Maine, 24x48, Oil on Luan (SOLD!)

PURCHASED BY COLLECTOR FROM
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINA

New York Stock Exchange 30x40" Acrylic on archival board (SOLD)

PURCHASED BY COLLECTOR FROM
HAWORTH, NEW JERSEY

Erie Canal Syracuse New York 24"x48" Oil on panel (AVAILABLE)











The Erie Canal is a canal in New York state from the Hudson River to Lake Erie, connecting the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean. First proposed in 1699, it was built from 1817 to 1825. The Erie Canal was the first transportation route between the eastern seaboard (New York City) and the western interior (Buffalo) of the United States that was faster than carts pulled by draft animals, and cut transport costs by about 95%. The Canal resulted in a massive population surge in western New York state, opened regions further west to increased settlement, and was a prime factor in the rise of New York City as the chief port of the U.S. It was expanded in 1834 to 1862. In 1918 the original Canal was replaced by the larger New York State Barge Canal. Today it is part of the New York State Canal System, and is mainly used by recreational watercraft.

Beached At Provincetown 29x40", Oil on Panel (AVAILABLE)

THIS IS A RUSSIAN FISHING BOAT THAT WAS WASHED ASHORE IN A STORM RIGHT NEXT TO THE MAIN TOWN WHARF . DURING THE COLD WAR A BAND OF RUSSIAN SAILORS HUNG OUT IN P-TOWN WAITING TO BE RETURNED TO RUSSIA.

HALL GROAT SR.
2006

Thursday, July 24, 2008

American Tribute 24"x48" Oil on wooden panel

Boston Symphony 24"x48" Oil on wooden panel (SOLD)



PRIVATE COLLECTION IN CAMILLUS, NEW YORK

Friday, November 23, 2007

Lobster 8"x8" Oil Panel (SOLD)

PURCHASED BY COLLECTOR FROM BERKS, UNITED KINGDOM

Sunday, October 21, 2007

Hall Groat Sr. International Fine Art Print Media Design

American Impressionist, Hall Groat Sr., is currently working on his career documentary.

Thursday, January 18, 2007

VINTAGE PIPES 7x5" Oil (SOLD!)




Monday, January 15, 2007

KEN ROSEWALL & ROD LAVER 30x20, Acrylic (SOLD!)

Tuesday, January 09, 2007

F4U CORSAIR "Historical: World War II" 10" x 13-3/4" OIL (SOLD!)

Monday, January 08, 2007

Metronome 7x5" Oil (SOLD!)

Friday, December 22, 2006

German ACE - World War II Antiques - (SOLD!)

Thursday, December 21, 2006

RUNNIN WILD 16"x 20 Oil on masonite (AVAILABLE!))

Tuesday, December 19, 2006

Bay Moorings 24x24" Oil on masonite (AVAILABLE !)

Monday, December 18, 2006

Opening Day 30x40" Oil on masonite (SOLD!)


PURCHASED BY CORPORATE COLLECTOR IN BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK

Wednesday, November 29, 2006

Window Memorial 20"x16" Oil on masonite (SOLD!)

PURCHASED BY COLLECTOR FROM SYRACUSE, NEW YORK

Monday, November 27, 2006

Franklin Classic 16x20" (SOLD)


PURCHASED BY COLLECTOR FROM NORTH OLMSTEAD, OHIO

Sunday, November 26, 2006

Morning Bouquet 14x18" Hall Groat Sr. (SOLD!)

Friday, November 24, 2006

Plein Air Ladies 19"x15" Oil on archival board (SOLD)


Thursday, November 23, 2006

Nauset Lighthouse (HISTORICAL!!) 16x16" (SOLD!)

Wednesday, November 22, 2006

Regatta Reflections 20x28" Oil on archival board (SOLD!)

Friday, November 17, 2006

Art Guild (Historical circa 1880) 15x11" Oil on archival board (SOLD!)

Tuesday, November 14, 2006

In A Field 24x48" Oil on Luan Panel (SOLD)

PRIVATE COLLECTION IN DOTHAN, ALABAMA


Behind Moonies - Provincetown, Cape Cod 20x30" Oil on archival board (AVAILABLE)









Autumn Woodlands 24x48" Acrylic on Luan board (AVAILABLE)









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