Turquoise Goblets & Polka Dots
February 18, 2009
This still life was set up in morning sunlight in our sunroom on a glass table. more »
Stunning Still Lifes
Adding Art to Your Home
February 10, 2009
This photo of my original sunflower collage, displayed in a family room, shows how an artful client tied it in with the Thanksgiving theme. All the colors in the painting harmonize with the hand-picked flower centerpiece on the table. This is easy to do. [...] more »
Happy New Year
January 28, 2009
Well, Christmas seems long past, and after a brief break I'm back in the studio with new ideas and new paintings in progress. [...] more »
Amber & Blue
November 21, 2008
Another week spent partially in the studio and the other part talking with clients about commissions. It seems I spend more time doing business activities and framing, although it’s a nice diversion — I can’t complain! This week I had the brainstorm to enlarge just a section of one of my still life photos, and […] more »
Amber & Blue
November 12, 2008
Glassware Progress
November 8, 2008
Since I haven’t painted on this particular piece yesterday or today, I’m viewing it with a mat and deciding how to finish it. This one has been a struggle. But I also have been framing two commissions and delivering them out of town, which sometimes breaks my concentration — it usually goes more smoothly. I […] more »
Two at a Time
October 28, 2008
Just to keep things interesting, I have been working on two different paintings simultaneously. I believe this pushes me to keep my work fresh and uniquely distinctive. I began this week on the watercolor of the glassware still life, which includes the tall amber-colored bottle. This bottle was also a part of my teapot series […] more »
Garden Bouquet
October 25, 2008
This week I set aside the barn collage after working a bit on the roof shapes and windows, and thinking about a good sky color to complement the barn textures. I completed a quick watercolor painting of some of my last garden flowers of the year — pink cosmos and red & yellow gaillardias. There […] more »
Double Barn
September 23, 2008
I spent the last day of summer at Valley Junction’s Fall Art Market on Sunday. It was perfect weather — couldn’t ask for better temperatures. Most people wanted to get out and enjoy the scene. Thank you all for visiting my booth to see my newest artwork. I enjoyed seeing old friends and meeting new […] more »
Lady Liberty
September 19, 2008