Midnight Bouquet
February 12, 2026
In this design, I used sunflower shapes and coneflowers but used artistic license with the colors. The vase is part of my collection of still life objects more »
Posts Tagged “Lavender”
Musical Melodies
March 20, 2025
This series of musical instruments began years ago. The previous paintings were done in acrylic collage, which included saturated pigments and texture. I love the shapes and challenged myself to continue this series in watercolor. more »
Siberian Irises
March 8, 2023
The iris is one of my favorite flowers. Its bright colors and ruffled petals inspire me to draw and paint it from life. 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 »
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 »
Simone Biles
March 10, 2022
This is a portrait of Olympic medalist Simone Biles. I created this for my series of notable Women of Color for my exhibition in February 2022 for Black History Month. more »
Maya Angelou
February 24, 2022
This portrait was created as part of my Women of Color exhibit for February 2022. more »
Amber Waves of Grain
July 5, 2019
This acrylic painting is a continuation of my Iowa landscape series. I am inspired to paint the rolling hills of crops, the disappearing barns full of character, silos and other farm implements. more »
Wildflowers #4
March 14, 2019
I was inspired by our acreage of wildflowers -- all the delicious colors, shapes and sizes of these beautiful flowers. This arrangement includes coneflowers, daisies, pansies and other pink and violet blossoms. more »
Fresh Cut Flowers
February 16, 2018
This painting began first as a watercolor. Then I decided to switch media and create a collage using bolder colors. I used the watercolor painting as a springboard for the new design. more »