Sweet Sustenance

This painting started out just being lilies.....kind of open and free form giving it a contemporary look. I warmed the background with shades of pale chartruese and gold. Still wasn't satisfied with the result. Deciding to add a hummingbird was the answer. It added the right touch to these charming flowers, the feeling of a life connection that was missing.

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Heavenly Lake Tahoe

While riding the Heavenly chairlift I was treated to the most spectacular scenery! Mountains, blue skies and turquoise waters shaded to a deeper blue, surrounded by stands of green pine trees. I couldn't wait to get back to my hotel so I could try to capture the exhilarating views on paper. This watercolor was painted from my mind's eye....

Watercolor 11x15 $85
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For Michelle

It gives me great delight to paint a special picture for each of my grandchildren. I try to find an engaging subject that includes their favorite color and matches their room. It is also important that the painting is one that 'grows' with them through the years. Michelle loves pink but requested that her room be painted yellow. This combination of birds and flowers is just right for Michelle and looks nice in her room. 

Hydrangeas for Pat

This picture produces a feeling of nostalgia whenever I see it. It was painted as a farewell gift for my dear friend Pat. It was I who was leaving, relocating half a country away. Yes, we will always be friends but instead of occasionally seeing each other and catching up, we are now reduced to telephone calls. There is something special about a face to face connection that is now missing. Pat's favorite color is blue and her favorite flowers are hydrangeas.

 

Get the Beat

This painting was created using a technique that employs such mundane household supplies such as plastic wrap, wax paper, aluminum foil and bubble wrap. It's easy to identify the marks made by the bubble wrap but the effects made by the others is more subtle. I started by laying down my favorite colors in a random pattern and used the wrapping material to make abstract impressions. When I studied the results I realized it looked like a dancing girl so I added other dancers and some musical notes. It shakes, it moves, it's alive!

Watercolor 22x28 @150
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Lovely Lookout

Blue flowers are rare and so more appreciated. Hydrangeas start out white, turn to pale green and depending on the minerals in the soil, finally become either blue or pink. Some surprises happen too. Once in a while I've seen magenta hydrangeas and they are amazingly beautiful. This painting pairs a colorful bird with hydrangeas in restful blues and greens.

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Sunshine Girls

Does anyone remember the two hurricanes, Frances and Jean that both devastated the east coast of Florida within one month? When it was all over and we were weary in body and soul, we took off. Headed off for some soothing relaxation to restore our batteries so to speak. At the hotel we sat by the pool and just never moved. We couldn't. Summoning energy from who knows where, I picked up my brushes and painted in an uplifting, bright and happy way. Sunflowers did it for me.

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Undersea

It is amazing that such a colorful life exists under the cover of the sea. We look from above and see only the surface of the water which hides what is underneath somewhat like a pool cover. How fortunate that we are able to see photos giving us a peek at the teeming life that exists under the waters of the world. This painting is a whimsical view of sea life.

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Rachel's Sunflower

While visiting Portland OR the opportunity arose to vist the Saturday Market. This is a delightful, lush, colorful market filled with ripe fruits and vegetables and the most wonderful flowers! It is a treat to the senses to just walk around and view the bounty displayed in an artful manner. Rachel, my young granddaughter, helped me choose some sunflowers. Later we painted together, a favorite pastime and this is the result. A sweet memory for me.

Size: 10x13 inches
Framed Original
Price: $75.00
 

Sitting Pretty

It seems to me that birds have personalities just like people do. It wasn't planned but when I finished this painting I realized that the birds actually typify the natures of my three daughters. These three have a strong family connection but are vastly different individuals on independent paths in life who remain close.

Framed watercolor 11x14 $120
 

Tara's Thank You

Whenever I see a colorful array of flowers I get the urge to paint them. This was no exception. The blue and purple flowers contrasted perfectly with the yellow and orange ones. I added some green leafy accents and a misty, ethereal background to complete the painting.

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Soldiers of Napa

The vineyards of the Napa valley in California are exceedingly scenic. The air is fragrant with lavendar and there is a purple haze on the mountains. Combine this with the leafy green vines and you wind up with a combination that has great appeal to the senses. Capturing the whole essence of wine country in a painting was my goal. I feel that the vines, producing a bounty of grapes, year after year, are like soldiers in the line of duty, hence the name.

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Chickadee

This is a bright, happy painting, full of sunshine. I am drawn to the light. In addition, little birds have always appealed to me. Putting these two elements together resulted in an eye pleasing painting with bold colors characterized by a positive expression of delight.

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Mango Tango

There is surely satisfaction in taking something so basic as a piece of fruit and creating a painting. In this particular picture I decided to tweak the colors a bit by choosing to paint the mangoes more blue. The resulting painting is cool in hue and well contrasted with the warm, reddish brown branches.

Size: 12x16 inches
Framed original
Price : $125.00
 

Hibiscus Heaven

Birds and flowers are a very natural combination. Hibiscus by themselves are quite interesting to capture in watercolor. However, I decided to add the tropical birds for an exciting color contrast. When finished I was tempted to name it "The Observers" for that is what the birds appear to be doing.

Size: 32x24 inches
Framed Original
Price: $200.00

 

Showgirls

Irises are very majestic flowers. They herald spring and stand in a stately manner that almost demands "look at me". They wear gorgeous colors and grace our gardens with beauty. Don't bother picking them because they shrink up and withdraw quickly. On the plus side, the roots multiply abundantly and so can be separated and shared easily. I love painting them!

Oringinal sold
11x14 inch prints available $75.00 

First Catch

The inspiration for this painting came from a true story. During the 1950's a wooden bridge was the only access to the local barrier island. It became a popular spot for locals and visitors alike to fish off this endless pier. An acquainance said that his only family vacation as a child was to this very area He learned to fish, had a wonderful time and never forgot. I decided to capture his memory on paper.

9x12 inch prints available $75.00

Sur le pont - Avignon

I chose to paint this picture because of a childhood attachment to the song "On the Bridge" sung in both French and English. A special trip to the city of Avignon to see this was a highlight in my life.

Size: 16x20 inches
Matted original
Price: $95.00
 

Almost Heaven

The setting for this painting seemed so delightful that I decided to paint my own special coffee cup, my glasses and the book I was reading. I feel this added to the authenticity of the finished watercolor.

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14x18 prints available $75.00