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This old train station, circa 1955, was located in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Behind it lies the Kootenai grain elevators where grain storage took place. Part of the grain elevator remains but most of these buildings are gone now. It is a scene from my childhood and a place where my grandpa worked. Life was simpler back then and unlike today, Idaho was insulated from the people and divisive issues of today.

Paul Hill lives and paints in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Born and raised in Idaho, I enjoy painting subjects that are local, regional and familiar. Coeur d'Alene is a destination resort on the shores of Lake Coeur d'Alene. The lake, old buildings, cars, landscapes, wildlife and local scenes are the subject of many of my "Americana like" paintings. I feel like we need to capture moments in time of places, buildings, cars, etc., before they are all gone. It is my intent to do as good a job as I can to make a scene artistically correct and visually pleasing while still capturing the essence of the subject. I also enjoy plein air painting where you will see a more impressionistic approach to my work. This is a result of paintings that are...