Showing posts with label Travis Simpkins. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Travis Simpkins. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Donald Tapia, 33°. Former United States Ambassador to Jamaica. Scottish Rite, SJ. by Travis Simpkins

Donald Tapia, 33°. Former United States Ambassador to Jamaica. Pillars of Charity. Scottish Rite, SJ. by Travis Simpkins
Donald Tapia, 33°. Former United States Ambassador to Jamaica. Pillars of Charity. Scottish Rite, SJ. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait of
Illustrious Brother
Donald Tapia
American Businessman
United States Ambassador to Jamaica
2019 - 2021
33rd Degree Freemason
Member of
Zion Lodge No. 1
Grand Lodge of Michigan
Havasu Lodge No. 64
Grand Lodge of Arizona
Orange County Valley of the Scottish Rite
Orient of California
Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A.

by Travis Simpkins

Painted for the Pillars of Charity Portrait Gallery

House of the Temple - Washington, D.C.

Pillars of Charity. House of the Temple. Supreme Council. Scottish Rite. Portraits by Travis Simpkins
Pillars of Charity. House of the Temple. Supreme Council. Scottish Rite. Portraits by Travis Simpkins

For more info, please visit:

scottishrite.org


Donald Tapia, 33°. Former U.S. Ambassador to Jamaica. Pillars of Charity. House of the Temple. Scottish Rite, SJ. by Travis Simpkins
Donald Tapia, 33°. Former U.S. Ambassador to Jamaica. Pillars of Charity. House of the Temple. Scottish Rite, SJ. by Travis Simpkins
 

Monday, September 21, 2026

Jesus of Nazareth. Bust of Christ. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. by Travis Simpkins

Bust of Christ. Jesus of Nazareth. 1500. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. by Travis Simpkins


Sketch of a
Bust of Christ
1500
Italian Renaissance
Marble
Possibly by Cristoforo Solari (1468-1524)
Collection of the
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
by Travis Simpkins



From Jesus to Christ: Documentary


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Bust of Jesus Christ. by Travis Simpkins. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Sunday, September 20, 2026

J.D. Salinger. Author. The Catcher in the Rye. by Travis Simpkins

J.D. Salinger. Author. The Catcher in the Rye. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
J.D. Salinger
Jerome David Salinger
( 1919 - 2010 )
American Writer
Best known for his 1951 novel
The Catcher in the Rye
Soldier during World War II
present at
Utah Beach on D-Day
Battle of the Bulge
Battle of Hurtgen Forest
by Travis Simpkins


 J.D. Salinger

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J.D. Salinger. Author. The Catcher in the Rye. by Travis Simpkins

Saturday, September 19, 2026

Dion Fortune. Author and Occultist. Society of the Inner Light. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Dion Fortune. Violet Mary Firth. Author and Occultist. Society of the Inner Light. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins
Dion Fortune. Violet Mary Firth. Author and Occultist. Society of the Inner Light. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Dion Fortune
Violet Mary Firth
(1890 - 1946)
Novelist and  Occultist
Psychic Medium and Ceremonial Magician
Author of The Sea Priestess, Moon Magic
The Mystical Qabalah, Psychic Self-Defense and others
Founder of the
(Community/Fraternity)
Society of the Inner Light

by Travis Simpkins


Dion Fortune - Biography

For more info, please visit:

innerlight.org.uk


Dion Fortune. Author and Occultist. The Mystical Qabalah. Society of the Inner Light. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins
Dion Fortune. Author and Occultist. The Mystical Qabalah. Society of the Inner Light. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Friday, September 18, 2026

Paul E. Mossberg. Executive Officer for New Jersey. DeMolay International. by Travis Simpkins

Paul E. Mossberg. Executive Officer for New Jersey. DeMolay International. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
Right Worshipful
Paul E. Mossberg
Executive Officer
State of New Jersey
DeMolay International
The Order of DeMolay
by Travis Simpkins

100 Years - The Order of DeMolay

New Jersey DeMolay

For more info, please visit:
 and
 and


Paul E. Mossberg. Executive Officer for New Jersey. DeMolay International. by Travis Simpkins

Thursday, September 17, 2026

Jack White. Singer-Songwriter and Producer. The White Stripes. Third Man Records. by Travis Simpkins

Jack White. Singer-Songwriter and Producer. The White Stripes. Third Man Records. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
Jack White
Singer-Songwriter
Musician and Producer
Owner of
Third Man Records
Member of
The White Stripes
and
The Raconteurs
and
The Dead Weather
by Travis Simpkins



 The White Stripes - Seven Nation Army


Jack White Theater. Detroit Masonic Temple. Detroit, Michigan

Jack White


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and


Jack White. Singer-Songwriter and Producer. The White Stripes. De Stijl. by Travis Simpkins

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Raven Grimassi. Author. Wiccan Magick. Witchcraft. Occult. by Travis Simpkins

Raven Grimassi. Author. Stregheria. Wicca. Witchcraft. Occult. Magick. by Travis Simpkins
Raven Grimassi. Author. Stregheria. Wicca. Witchcraft. Occult. Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
Raven Grimassi
Gary Charles Erbe
(1951 - 2019)
Author of books on Wicca and Witchcraft
known for popularizing
Stregheria, Italian Witchcraft

by Travis Simpkins

Raven Grimassi


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Raven Grimassi. Author. Wiccan Magick. Witchcraft. Occult. by Travis Simpkins
Raven Grimassi. Author. Wiccan Magick. Witchcraft. Occult. by Travis Simpkins

Ingrid Bergman. Hollywood Actress. Casablanca. by Travis Simpkins

Ingrid Bergman. Hollywood Actress. by Travis Simpkins

 Portrait Sketch of
Ingrid Bergman
( 1915 - 1982 )
Swedish Actress
Three-time Academy Award Winner
Best remembered as
Ilsa Lund in Casablanca (1942)
by Travis Simpkins


 Ingrid Bergman - Interview

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Ingrid Bergman. Hollywood Actress. Casablanca. by Travis Simpkins

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Eileen Smith. Lady Cara. Author. Gardnerian Wicca. Witchcraft. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Eileen Smith. Lady Cara. Author. Gardnerian Wicca. Witchcraft. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins
Eileen Smith. Lady Cara. Author. Gardnerian Wicca. Witchcraft. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
Eileen Smith
also known as
Lady Cara
Author of
The Witches' Heart
Gardnerian Wicca

by Travis Simpkins


Different Types of Wiccans

For more info, please visit:

bucklandmuseum.org

and

museumofwitchcraftandmagic.co.uk


Eileen Smith. Lady Cara. Author. The Witches' Heart. Gardnerian Wicca. by Travis Simpkins
Eileen Smith. Lady Cara. Author. The Witches' Heart. Gardnerian Wicca. by Travis Simpkins
 

Monday, September 14, 2026

Grace Eden Young. Singer, Musician. Grace and the Victory Riders. by Travis Simpkins

Grace Eden Young. Singer, Musician. Grace and the Victory Riders. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Grace Eden Young
Singer, Songwriter, Musician
Grace & the Victory Riders
daughter of Folk Musician Jonathan Edwards
by Travis Simpkins



Grace & the Victory Riders - Like a Phoenix


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Grace Eden Young. Singer, Musician. Grace and the Victory Riders. by Travis Simpkins

Sunday, September 13, 2026

David Eddings. Fantasy Author. The Belgariad. Queen of Sorcery. by Travis Simpkins

David Eddings. Fantasy Author. The Belgariad. The Malloreon. by Travis Simpkins
David Eddings. Fantasy Author. The Belgariad. The Malloreon. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
David Eddings
(1931 - 2009)
Fantasy Author
co-wrote with his wife, Leigh Eddings
The Belgariad
The Malloreon
The Elenium
The Tamuli
The Dreamers

by Travis Simpkins


David Eddings - The Belgariad

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David Eddings. Fantasy Author. The Belgariad. Queen of Sorcery. by Travis Simpkins
David Eddings. Fantasy Author. The Belgariad. Queen of Sorcery. by Travis Simpkins

M.W. Robert V. Monacelli. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of New Jersey. by Travis Simpkins

M.W. Robert V. Monacelli. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of New Jersey. by Travis Simpkins
M.W. Robert V. Monacelli. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of New Jersey. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait of
Most Worshipful
Robert V. Monacelli
Past Grand Master
Grand Lodge of New Jersey
(2020-2022)
33rd Degree Freemason
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite
Northern Masonic Jurisdiction
U.S.A.

Oil on Canvas
by Travis Simpkins


Not Just a Man, a Mason

For more info, please visit:

newjerseygrandlodge.org


M.W. Robert V. Monacelli. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of New Jersey. by Travis Simpkins
M.W. Robert V. Monacelli. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of New Jersey. by Travis Simpkins
 

Saturday, September 12, 2026

David Gemmell. Heroic Fantasy Author. Drenai Saga. The King Beyond the Gate. by Travis Simpkins

David Gemmell. Heroic Fantasy Author. Legend. Drenai Saga. Rigante Series. by Travis Simpkins
David Gemmell. Heroic Fantasy Author. Legend. Drenai Saga. Rigante Series. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
David Gemmell
(1948 - 2006)
Writer, Journalist, Newspaper Editor
Author of Heroic Fantasy
He wrote over 30 novels, including:
The Drenai Saga
The Rigante Series

by Travis Simpkins

David Gemmell

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David Gemmell. Heroic Fantasy Author. Drenai Saga. The King Beyond the Gate. by Travis Simpkins
David Gemmell. Heroic Fantasy Author. Drenai Saga. The King Beyond the Gate. by Travis Simpkins

Clark Gable. Hollywood Actor. Freemason. Mutiny on the Bounty. by Travis Simpkins

Clark Gable. American Film Actor. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
Clark Gable
born William Clark Gable
( 1901 - 1960 )
American Film Actor
Academy Award Winner
called "The King of Hollywood"
Major in the United States Army Air Forces
during World War II
Freemason 
Member of
Beverly Hills Lodge No. 258
Beverly Hills, California
by Travis Simpkins



 Clark Gable

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Clark Gable. Hollywood Actor. Freemason. Mutiny on the Bounty. by Travis Simpkins

Friday, September 11, 2026

Terry Brooks. Fantasy Author. The Wishsong of Shannara. by Travis Simpkins

Terry Brooks. Fantasy Author. Shannara. by Travis Simpkins
Terry Brooks. Fantasy Author. Shannara. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
Terry Brooks
Writer and Attorney
Author of the
Shannara epic fantasy series

by Travis Simpkins

Terry Brooks

For more info, please visit:

 

Terry Brooks. Fantasy Author. The Wishsong of Shannara. by Travis Simpkins
Terry Brooks. Fantasy Author. The Wishsong of Shannara. by Travis Simpkins

Walt Whitman. American Poet, Essayist and Journalist. Leaves of Grass. by Travis Simpkins

Walt Whitman. American Poet, Essayist and Journalist. Leaves of Grass. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
Walt Whitman
( 1819 - 1892 )
American Poet, Essayist and Journalist
called the "Father of Free Verse"
Author of the Poetry Collection titled
Leaves of Grass
His style served as a transition between
Transcendentalism and Realism
by Travis Simpkins



Walt Whitman - Biography


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Walt Whitman. American Poet, Essayist and Journalist. Leaves of Grass. by Travis Simpkins

Thursday, September 10, 2026

R.A. Salvatore. Fantasy Author. Sojourn. The Dark Elf Trilogy. The Legend of Drizzt. by Travis Simpkins

R.A. Salvatore. Fantasy Author. The Legend of Drizzt. Forgotten Realms. Dungeons and Dragons. by Travis Simpkins
R.A. Salvatore. Fantasy Author. The Legend of Drizzt. Forgotten Realms. Dungeons and Dragons. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
R.A. Salvatore
Sci-Fi and Fantasy Author
The Legend of Drizzt
The Demon Wars
Forgotten Realms
Dungeons & Dragons
Star Wars

by Travis Simpkins


R.A. Salvatore - Dungeons & Dragons

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R.A. Salvatore. Fantasy Author. Sojourn. The Dark Elf Trilogy. The Legend of Drizzt. by Travis Simpkins
R.A. Salvatore. Fantasy Author. Sojourn. The Dark Elf Trilogy. The Legend of Drizzt. by Travis Simpkins

Aphrodite, Pan and Eros. Ancient Greek Mythology. Sketch by Travis Simpkins

Aphrodite, Pan and Eros. Ancient Greek Sculpture. Mythology. Sketch by Travis Simpkins

Sketch of an
Ancient Greek Sculpture of
Aphrodite, Pan and Eros
Hellenistic Era
circa 100 B.C.
 Collection of the
National Archaeological Museum of Athens

by Travis Simpkins


Aphrodite: Goddess of Love and Beauty

Pan: God of the Wild


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Aphrodite, Pan and Eros. Ancient Greek Sculpture. Mythology. Sketch by Travis Simpkins

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Christopher Penczak. Teacher and Author. The Temple of Shamanic Witchcraft. by Travis Simpkins

Christopher Penczak. Teacher and Author. Temple of Witchcraft. Occult. Magick. by Travis Simpkins
Christopher Penczak. Teacher and Author. Temple of Witchcraft. Occult. Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
Christopher Penczak
Witch and Magician
Teacher and Author
High Priest in the
Cabot Tradition of Witchcraft
Co-Founder of the
Temple of Witchcraft
Co-Owner of
Copper Cauldron Publishing

by Travis Simpkins

Christopher Penczak


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and

Christopher Penczak. Teacher and Author. The Temple of Shamanic Witchcraft. by Travis Simpkins
Christopher Penczak. Teacher and Author. The Temple of Shamanic Witchcraft. by Travis Simpkins

Scott Cunningham. Author. Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner. Witchcraft. by Travis Simpkins

Scott Cunningham. Author. Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner. Witchcraft. by Travis Simpkins
Scott Cunningham. Author. Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner. Witchcraft. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
Scott Cunningham
(1956 - 1993)
Author of
Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner
and more than 50 other books

by Travis Simpkins


Scott Cunningham's Herb Magic

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Scott Cunningham. Author. Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner. Witchcraft. by Travis Simpkins
Scott Cunningham. Author. Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner. Witchcraft. by Travis Simpkins