Airpower
January 15, 2026
This painting was inspired by a trip we made many years ago to the Airpower Museum in Blakesburg, Iowa. It is a very large museum with vintage airplanes from the 1920s and 1930s. more »
Posts Tagged “Red”
Holiday Bouquet
January 8, 2026
The bright red zinnia among the soft pink blossoms of the petunias was my inspiration for this painting. more »
Sapphire & Scarlet
October 2, 2025
My inspiration for this painting was garden flowers, a source of beauty and a cheerful pick-up in our lives. Flowers are an ongoing creative inspiration with many different types and irresistible array of colors and shapes. more »
Zesty Zinnias #2
May 15, 2025
I love painting flowers, especially ones that are brightly colored and have big blossoms. This bouquet includes zinnias and balloon flowers from our garden. more »
Red Tulips #2
April 17, 2025
Flowers provide me with infinite inspiration. I have painted tulips before -- they are one of my favorite flowers. I am attracted to their color and shape. more »
Sitting Pretty
January 16, 2025
This painting was inspired by my garden sunflowers. I love painting these large blooms that are full of sunshine and freshness. more »
Pulaski School
December 5, 2024
The row of sunflowers planted in front of this old Pulaski school drew my attention. They are so big and bold and full of color. more »
Charcoal Bud Vase & Red Zinnias
November 14, 2024
Zinnias are one of my favorite flowers and I enjoy painting their square petals and vivid hues. more »
Crossroads
October 10, 2024
I spotted this barn in southern Iowa when cruising around looking for interesting landmarks and Midwest structures to paint. It stood at an intersection in the middle of nowhere, very isolated and alone, sitting in the field. more »
Early Fall Harvest
September 12, 2024
This petite old barn collage is a continuation of my Iowa series work, which I really love to do. I favor a square format instead of the typical horizontal landscape composition. more »