This painting was inspired by my garden irises. I love gardens and find them a restful place to enjoy the solitude of each day and admire nature in all its glory. I am drawn by the shapes and brilliant colors of flowers. more »
Another disappearing barn from our Iowa landscape, part of my ongoing series of these old structures. This barn had tiny windows, which caught my eye, and the ladder in front. more »
Barn structures are always a favorite with me. This particular barn belonged to a close neighbor of ours and was built in 1906. more »
This watercolor was designed with a number of elements I have in my collection to set up still lifes. The elements I chose were a fresh dahlia from the garden, a red Carnival glass creamer, a dark green bowl with my art brushes, and a midnight-blue bottle, and I arranged them on a decoration black and white fabric. more »
This acrylic collage is part of my botanical series focusing on Autumn colors and designs. The colors featured are typical of fall: burnt orange, deep red, cinnamon, sienna and white. more »
Flowers are a great inspiration for me, and I cut and arrange many bouquets from my garden. I favor large flowers and their bold colors. This piece includes fuchsia zinnias and golden sunflowers in one of my special vases. more »
Using my sketches and hand-painted papers, this design was created with the local colors. Her expressive blue eyes and long, fluffy coat captured my attention. more »
Inspired by the vivid colors and curled shapes of the iris petals, I began by drawing these beauties from life. The background is a combination of warm & cool greens, the complementary color of the irises. more »
This composition was inspired by guitars that we saw at the Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad, California, a few years ago. There was a display of many interesting musical instruments and interactive displays. more »
This painting was inspired by the geometric shapes of the downtown Des Moines buildings and completed as part of my Architecture series. It captures the perspective and dynamic shapes of the city. more »