Category Archives: Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher

LETTING GO . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Yesterday was spent going through more art. I truly was amazed at the countless paintings still uncovered. As my grandchildren are curating the art, they have gone through boxes, files, closets, shelves … Continue reading

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HE IS MY EVERYTHING . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© God is my everything. When I wake each morning, I thank Him for another day. He takes my hand and leads me through all the perils of life. He gives me … Continue reading

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THE OLD FISHIN’ HOLE . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This little watercolor sketch is reminiscent of the good old days of fishing off the shoreline, dropping a line off the side of your boat, sitting and waiting – quietly taking in the … Continue reading

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SHOW ME THE WAY, LORD . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER These watercolor sketches were done for future reference, but I think they stand alone as examples of Paul’s gift of observation and sense of light and place. All of us have a … Continue reading

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TEN YEARS AGO . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER When we awoke on this past Sunday morning, there came the shocking news of the bombing of Iran’s nuclear sites. More and more division has arisen within our own beautiful USA. After … Continue reading

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HUES OF BLUE . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This painting was done ten years ago at a plein air competition in Wayzata, MN. I remember the day well. It was blistering hot and artists were lined up on the shoreline … Continue reading

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HOT PURSUIT

ORIGINAL ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Days are filled with anxious moments, The darkness of night envelops and encases you in fear, Talk of terror in the world, Horror in our own streets, We often feel as … Continue reading

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MY GOD OR MY COUNTRY . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER No matter how you feel about our country and what’s going on right now, I believe there is always going to be hope in our God. He has promised to be with … Continue reading

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SUMMER SOLSTICE . . .

ART & P0ETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Today, June 20, 2025, we celebrate the summer solstice. The point in time when we will face the longest day of the year. The above painting says it all. The sky is … Continue reading

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JUST ANOTHER DAY . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Here’s another farmstead painting. I love the colors and detail. The fellow waving us in reminds me of Paul. He was friendly, inviting, welcoming, eager to talk, a man with stories galore … Continue reading

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THE FATHER OF MY CHILDREN

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER This has been a year of firsts for me and our family. The first missed birthday without him – Valentines Day – the coming of spring – Mother’s Day and so on. … Continue reading

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MY FATHER GOD . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The painting for today is a watercolor depicting how our early history was forged in a land that had already been inhabited by several native tribes. Our country is facing difficult times … Continue reading

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SEEING HIM FACE TO FACE . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER These two paintings were part of a collection of animal paintings Paul did for his grandchildren. The thing I like most about them is the eyes. They seem to be staring right … Continue reading

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EARLY SUMMER SIZZLE . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Today’s painting is one of the latest finds while going through Paul’s massive collection of work. I believe this was painted in Stillwater, MN, where paddle boats continue to fill their ship … Continue reading

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SQUIRRELY TALES – HIGH DRAMA

ART FROM THE SKETCHES OF PAUL BOECHER – HUMOR FROM HIS WIFE KATHY BOECHER The pencil drawing is more than a sketch. In fact it is a constant reminder of the squirrels that dwell in our midst. They are very … Continue reading

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PERAMETERS . . .

ART & P0ETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER This painting stirs the imagination. We see the city skyline in the background and countless box cars lined for miles in an inner city setting. The colors have some significance too. Rusty … Continue reading

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DISCOVERING MORE ART . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© As I am working my way through things to add to my daughter’s garage sale next week, I’ve happened on some hidden treasures. It’s funny how some of the things we save actually … Continue reading

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THE SOURCE OF ALL LIGHT . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The days are getting longer in case you haven’t noticed. The light reaches the end of the day at almost 9 PM in my part of the world. That gives us so … Continue reading

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THE COST OF FREEDOM. . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The painting you see today was taken from one of Paul’s sketch books. He did these quick paintings as reference for a larger finished canvas which would be created later. The magnificnt … Continue reading

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LOST IN A FIELD OF ROASTED MARSHMALLOS.

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This painting is a typical scene on an early morning in the country. What a feast for the does that is visually tasting the treat that lays before her. America will … Continue reading

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