Fore-edge painting is a rare art book form that was introduced into English edge decoration in the 10th century by monks. A phantom image of the painting is seen when the book is closed. To see the complete painting which is under gold, the book has to be opened and the leaves fanned out--this creates a magic quality to the book. To see and purchase a fore-edge painting go to www.melodykrafftartist.com. Commissions are welcomed. Portraits can also be done on Bibles for memorial services, anniversaries, and other meaningful events. As a Visionary Artist, which is an intuitive spiritual medium Melody Krafft offers private readings and sketches of Spirit Guides, deceased loved ones on the Other Side, past lives and soul portraits in person or by phone. Call today for your reading.

Duane’s art has been and is currently featured in business offices, restaurants, libraries, resorts, galleries, and many homes, to include five paintings in the Pentagon. He has sold over 500 paintings, 85% of them being consignment orders. He is not limited to any one particular medium or category, but works primarily in oils and a little in watercolor. Other than canvas, his work can be found on old logging saws, wooden slabs, tabletops, and rice paper. Some of his most requested works are sand sculptures. He also does hot glass sculptures and has extended his work to building military shadow boxes and other such presentation plaques.

Limited edition prints by Ellen Jones, local Virginia artist. Scenes include the town of Clifton, Occoquan and Burke plus universities located in Virginia. Added to the collection are prints of favorite Irish landscapes and historic sites. We can be contacted by email at [email protected] and also at the Irish Collection in Occoquan, VA. 703.492.9383