Aqua Lotus, 5x7" daily oil on canvas

 

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I was feeling anxious about things going on in the world and decided to paint something soothing and serene.  I painted the lotus aqua because that color is especially peaceful.

Squash Blossom, 5x7" daily oil on canvas

 

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Last summer I saw this beautiful squash plant growing spontaneously on the side of the drive way. It was in the morning and the blossom was a brilliant yellow in the pale dawn. The insects had already begun their daily dance in the pollen.

Year of the Tiger, 7x5" daily oil on canvas

 

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In honor of the Chinese New Year which starts Feb. 14th, I decided to paint a tiger. 2010 is the year of the tiger. This powerful symbol ushers in a year of excitement and courage. May the influence of this noble beast help to turn around the current malaise of the world.

Hot on the Trail, 7x5" daily oil on canvas

 

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This painting is of our dog, sweet Lydia, the little scamp. I took this reference photo during the Fall when she was running around in the grass.

Apples and Orange, 7x5" daily oil - SOLD

 

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This painting is of a simple still life of two apples and an orange. I was putting food away from the grocery store and noticed how much I liked the red of the apples against the orange. There is a slight reflection of the fruit on the table. 

Fall Flutter, 5x7" daily oil on canvas

 

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This painting was inspired by the windy Fall colors. From the upstairs window I was watching the maple leaves fluttering in the wind. It was really windy and the feeling of Winter was in the air. The sun glistened on the tips of the leaves and occasionally glimpses of the turquoise sky peaked through.

Chalaya, 14x11" pastel

 

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I loved doing the portrait of this beautiful little girl!  The colors were great, her dress is so delicate and the pillow added so much to the composition.

Mayfair in a Pool of Light, 7x5" pastel

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This is another pastel from one of my favorite shots of our yellow Labrador, Mayfair.  She recently died this past April. I took many photographs of her. This one was right at dusk and the sun was filtering through the leaves. Mayfair was investigating all the smells in the earth. There was a quiet hush in this precious moment. I have painted several art works of her since she died. She was such a sweet girl, patient and loving. I'm sure that I will continue painting more pictures of her.

Shell Wave, 8x10" pastel

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One of my favorite patterns in nature is a spiral. This painting explores spirals found in both waves and sea shells. "Shell Wave" is a painting of a wave in the shape of shells rolling in to the land. The title of the painting and the signature is in the lower right corner.

Lydia Spots a Rabbit, 7x5" oil on canvas - SOLD

 

Lydia is our adopted sweetie from the Humane Society.  She loves to watch out the window for little critters.  When she spots something, she runs all over the house from window to window reporting to us the news.  Rabbits are her favorite entertainment.  To bid on this oil at ebay.

Leaving the Swamp, 10x8" pastel - SOLD

 

This pastel is a celebration of working through and leaving behind intense negative emotions; letting go of them; giving them to God; letting go, letting God. I could just as well write "The Divine", or "All that Is" or any other reference to the Higher Power. The boatman is steering out of the swamp; but the swamp also produces the most beautiful flowers, waterlilies that grow out of the muck.  To bid on this pastel at ebay.

Sanders and Anna, 20x16" pastel

 

This is a brother and sister pastel portrait set.  I did "Anna" in 2008.  "Sanders" was grown up enough to have his portrait done this past October.  They are such cute children; it was fun to paint them.  I know their Mother is very proud.  To order a pastel portrait.