Tuscaloosa Art

Brookwood Covered Bridge

2007-11-12T10:34:00.000-08:00

The Brookwood Covered Bridge, which was built in Tuscaloosa County near Brookwood, spanned the Hurricane Creek. The bridge was burned down in the 1960s by a group of college students. This 16" x 20" oil painting is available for purchase from the artist, Tommy Thompson (contact: tmt11@comcast.net or by calling 256-710-3730 or 256-767-0422)

Jack Warner's Garden, Tuscaloosa, AL

2007-11-12T06:25:00.009-08:00

Mr. Jack Warner of Tuscaloosa has developed a one-of-a-kind flower garden at his home in the North River section of the city. All kinds of flowering shrubs and trees adorn the hillside that Mr. Jack (even at the age of 90) scales many times a day as he entertains guests with his interesting stories about his plants, decorative pieces, and sculptures located in his garden. Various gazebos, arches, and other structures adorn the hillside garden. Jack entertains his guests with stories about erecting dead trees in concrete to express the mortality of man. The dead trees in the middle of the garden remind us of life's fleeting nature. As Jack says, "We will all be gone, but they will still be here." Sandstone pathways lead one to a magnificent view overlooking Lake Tuscaloosa. Jack's garden is a work in progress as he is forever planting something new. This 11" x 14" oil painting is available for purchase from the artist, Tommy Thompson (contact: tmt11@comcast.net or by calling 256-710-3730 or 256-767-0422)

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

2007-11-12T06:25:00.008-08:00

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, located at the corner of 25th Avenue and 8th Street is the oldest Catholic Church in Alabama, outside the city of Mobile. Built in 1845 of handmade and sun-dried brick, the building also features hand-hewn pine lumber. This 11" x 14" oil painting is available for purchase from the artist, Tommy Thompson (contact: tmt11@comcast.net or by calling 256-710-3730 or 256-767-0422)

The Old Tavern, Tuscaloosa, Alabama

2007-11-12T06:25:00.007-08:00

The Old Tavern was once a stagecoach stop and home to Governor John Gayle. Today it is home to the Tuscaloosa County Preservation Society. The Tavern was built in 1827 and is one of the few remaining 19th century inns in the state of Alabama. It provides visitors a glimpse of early Tuscaloosa commercial architecture. During its operation as a hostelry, it served as a temporary home and meeting place for legislators, Confederate soldiers, and countless people traveling to or through the city. The Tavern is located at 500 28th Avenue. This 16" x 20" oil painting is available for purchase from the artist, Tommy Thompson (contact: tmt11@comcast.net or by calling 256-710-3730 or 256-767-0422.

Westervelt Warner Museum of American Art

2007-11-12T06:25:00.006-08:00

The Westervelt Warner Museum in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is located at 8316 Mountbatten Road, NE, in Tuscaloosa. The Museum is operated by the Jack Warner Foundation. The museum houses a fabulous collection of 18th, 19th, and 20th century art--a culmination of Mr. Jack Warner's 40+ years of collecting. Mr. Warner's collection represents one of the truly great private collections of American fine and decorative arts in the world. This 11" x 14" oil painting is available for purchase from the artist, Tommy Thompson (contact: tmt11@comcast.net or by calling 256-710-3730 or 256-767-0422)

First Presbyterian Church, Tuscaloosa, Alabama

2007-11-12T06:25:00.005-08:00

The First Presbyterian Church in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, has a long history beginning with its foundation in 1820, one year after Alabama became a state. Today the church has more than 1,000 members on its active roll and continues to expand its outreach through its highly successful television ministry. This 16" x 20" oil painting is available for purchase from the artist, Tommy Thompson (contact: tmt11@comcast.net or by calling 256-710-3730 or 256-767-0422)

Follow the Leader

2007-11-12T06:25:00.004-08:00

The school children in this 16 x 20 original oil painting by Tommy Thompson are on a field trip to visit the grounds of Capitol Park in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. They are walking single file behind a protective rope and are closely supervised by several adults. The Capitol Park is a memorable place, dedicated to preserving the memory of a time when Tuscaloosa was capital of the state of Alabama. This 16" x 20" oil painting is available for purchase from the artist, Tommy Thompson (contact: tmt11@comcast.net or by calling 256-710-3730 or 256-767-0422)

Capitol Ruins, Tuscaloosa, Alabama

2007-11-12T06:25:00.003-08:00

The Capitol Ruins are located in Tuscaloosa's Capitol Park. In 1923 fire destroyed the old Alabama capitol in Tuscaloosa. All that was left were sections of the walls and broken columns. To create a dramatic backdrop for presentations, plays, weddings, and other events, a portion of the curved lower wall of the rotunda was recreated in the center of the building. Throughout the park numerous bronze plaques interpret the architectural and historic significance of the building. Visitors can walk through the re-created "ruin" and get a strong sense of the scale and substance of a once-great Alabama Capitol. This 11" x 14" oil painting is available for purchase from the artist, Tommy Thompson (contact: tmt11@comcast.net or by calling 256-710-3730 or 256-767-0422)

Tuscaloosa City Hall

2007-11-12T06:25:00.002-08:00

The Tuscaloosa, Alabama, City Hall was first used as the city's post office. The City of Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, and the Black Warrior River, which runs through the city, all take their name from Choctaw Indian Chief "tushka lusa." In 1817 Alabama became a territory and on December 13, 1819, the territorial legislature incorporated the town of Tuscaloosa, one day before Congress admitted Alabama to the Union as a state. This 16" x 20" oil painting is available for purchase from the artist, Tommy Thompson (contact: tmt11@comcast.net or by calling 256-710-3730 or 256-767-0422)

North River Yacht Club

2007-11-12T06:25:00.001-08:00

North River Yacht Club, located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is an invitation-only private golf club, which opened in 1978. The course was originally designed by professional golfer, Gary Player, and was redesigned by architect, Bob Cupp, in 1999. The course was developed to both challenge expert golfers and also forgive beginners who are new to the game. This 16" x 20" oil painting is available for purchase from the artist, Tommy Thompson (contact: tmt11@comcast.net or by calling 256-710-3730 or 256-767-0422)