Screech Owl
November 15, 2022
I have always painted birds and animals and decided to design another owl. I love the colors and textured patterns of the owl's feathers. more »
Grand Avenue, Des Moines
November 9, 2022
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 »
Asters & Buttercups
September 15, 2022
This collage painting was inspired by my beautiful garden flowers. My original plan was to use a limited palette of blues and yellows. more »
Rock Island Engine
September 8, 2022
Many people have asked if I have done this particular train engine, as they have special ties with it. more »
Imperial Lion
July 6, 2022
This amazing Asian sculpture captured my attention while visiting the pagoda on the Des Moines riverbank near the Botanical Center. more »
Iowa Women’s Bridge of Achievement
June 29, 2022
This collage is a continuation of my Des Moines architecture series. What inspired me about this design was the church steeple in front of the state capitol and the linear design of the bridge angles. more »
Pink Cosmos & Sunflower Bouquet
June 22, 2022
Flowers always inspire me. I love drawing and painting their shapes. Here the colors are bright and saturated, which describes the subject matter perfectly. more »
Hot Pink Gerberas
June 2, 2022
This acrylic collage was created using my sketches done from life two years ago. I was inspired by their full petal-heads and brilliant colors. more »
Final Chapter
May 4, 2022
My love affair with the old barns in Iowa continues. I have been roaming the countryside photographing these distinct structures that are full of character. more »
Asian Pagoda, Des Moines
April 28, 2022
Des Moines architecture has always interested me. I usually take a lot of reference photos for a project, choose the best angle to portray it and then complete a drawing to use for the collage's foundation. This pagoda is highly detailed and I had to edit and simplify the shapes. more »