Autumn Joy
September 14, 2023
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 »
Posts Tagged “Blue”
Late Summer
August 23, 2023
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 »
Cocoa Blue
June 22, 2023
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 »
Purple Velvet Irises
April 27, 2023
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 »
Bebop Blues Guitars
March 22, 2023
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Gerberas & Chairs
April 18, 2022
This acrylic collage is a continuation of my series of chairs compositions I began in the late 1980s. ISince then I have challenged myself with different chairs, shapes and backgrounds. more »