Thursday, February 8, 2018

Harry S Truman Presidential Library & Museum Acquires Portrait by Travis Simpkins

Harry S Truman Presidential Library & Museums Acquires Portrait by Travis Simpkins


     My portrait of Harry S Truman has been acquired and added to the permanent collection of the Harry S Truman Presidential Library & Museum. Earlier this week, the curator confirmed that the artwork arrived safely at the museum in Independence, Missouri. I made the portrait last year and it portrays President Truman wearing his collar regalia as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. I'm quite honored, knowing that my work will be kept in perpetuity at an official government institution dedicated to our 33rd President of the United States of America.


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Leda and the Swan. Ancient Roman. 1st Century BC. by Travis Simpkins

Leda and the Swan. Ancient Roman. 1st Century BC. by Travis Simpkins


Sketch of an
Ancient Roman figure of
Leda and the Swan
1st Century B.C.
Roman, based on a Greek original
National Archaeological Museum
Venice, Italy
Museo archeologico nazionale di Venezia
by Travis Simpkins



Leda and the Swan



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Leda and the Swan. Ancient Roman. 1st Century BC. by Travis Simpkins

Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Daniel Hanttula. Veritas Lodge No. 556, Traditional Observance. Oklahoma. by Travis Simpkins

Daniel Hanttula. Veritas Lodge No 556. Grand Lodge of Oklahoma. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Daniel Hanttula
Most Illustrious Grand Master
of Cryptic Masons of Oklahoma
32° Scottish Rite Freemason
Guthrie Knights of Saint Andrew
Masonic Order of Athelstan
Past Master of Norman Lodge No. 38 and 
Veritas Lodge No. 556, Traditional Observance
Past District Deputy Grand Master
Grand Lodge of Oklahoma
by Travis Simpkins


Daniel Hanttula. Freemason. Grand Lodge of Oklahoma


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Daniel Hanttula. Veritas Lodge No. 556, Traditional Observance. by Travis Simpkins