My inspiration for this piece was to continue exploring the interesting bicycle shapes and forms that define it. Another challenge was working in a square format, which I find daunting at times. Working with a rectangular forms in a square format challenges you to rethink design possibilities and it keeps your work fresh. more »
My inspiration for this abstract bicycle design are the geometric shapes. I have found that working in a series inspires my creativity, in challenging me to look more closely at my subject matter. This series began many years ago when a friend suggested bicycles would be a popular design because of the yearly RAGBRAI ride […] more »
The inspiration for this painting were the people and sights at the downtown Des Moines Farmers Market. One needs to go more than once to take in the vendors, people and food at the summer market in an ever-changing event. more »
I am continually interested in old barn structures, and I photographed this one in Van Buren County, Iowa. I was on my way to the Bentonsport Artisans Co-op and this barn appealed to me, with the tilting brick silo and torn roof. more »
I am inspired to paint the old weathered barns in the Midwest. They are full of character. They are perched on hills or tucked into the landscape just waiting to be sketched and painted. more »
Bentonsport, Iowa is a quaint, picturesque village to visit and many artists come to paint it in the various seasons. This particular caboose is a rental cottage at present. more »
In this particular landscape, the bridge is a cropped shape, capturing the gentle curve of the structure. The focus was on the curved shape leading the viewer's eye into the picture. more »
This acrylic collage is part of my series work of downtown Des Moines, Iowa. I love the geometric shapes of the buildings and every detail that describes the big city is an inspiration. more »
Over the years I have created many barn collages, and the first four collages I painted were of barns with a variety of farm animals. I fell in love with the old, rustic barn structures. My love of animals inspired me to add these whimsical creatures to the barn shapes that attract people of all ages. more »
My inspiration for this collage was my love of the shapes of the different buildings in downtown Des Moines, Iowa. I was attracted to the colors and details of this familiar and popular establishment. more »