My recent experience at the Clear Lake Art Sail last Saturday was delightful! Not only was the weather perfect -- 74 degrees and sunny -- but all the people that stopped by were enthusiastic about my artwork. Many customers recognized my work from the previous year. [...] more »
A garden floral design with colors of cerise and orange-red. I wanted the background to sing — so I included the warm yellow-greens. more »
Once again my inspiration changed my choice of subject matter. I previously planned to paint more local town scenes and got up early yesterday to take advantage of the early morning sunlight and shadow patterns on our town square. [...] more »
Last Saturday I spent the afternoon demonstrating watercolor painting at Tassel Ridge Winery in Leighton, Iowa (near Pella and Oskaloosa). A similar experience as working "en plein air", but it was better to work inside in a beautiful area. [...] more »
I created this because I’m inspired by the colors of sunflowers and never get tired of them. I grow them in my garden and try different varieties every year. I’ve lost track exactly how many sunflower paintings I’ve done. more »
I've been discovering new ways to incorporate special requests for commissions, particularly with pigs. The newest combines cut-out words, office report backgrounds, collegiate pennants, and university pennants for team spirit! [...] more »
This week I've been working on some quarter-sheet florals for the upcoming festival -- so attention flower lovers! I love the vividness of colors and try to combine different varieties into an interesting arrangement. [...] more »
A still life with Van Gogh’s print. more »
I love sunflowers! I have lost track of how many I’ve painted, which is the reason why the title is a number instead of a sunflower variety. Along with the sunflowers I’ve added another one of my favorite flowers, cosmos. I like the way their delicate shapes contrast with that of the sunflowers’ big and […] more »
One of my many sunflower bouquets. I love big, bold flowers and I planted six different sunflower varieties in my garden this year. I changed the vase motif a bit, with the vase sitting on the deck. more »