Marybeth Heikes

Paintings in Watercolor & Mixed Media

Posts Tagged “Red”

Crossroads

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

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 »

Migration

Migration

August 22, 2024

It took me a total of four years to complete this painting. A breakthrough occurred after seeing some beautiful butterflies this spring. more »

Ragbrai LI

Ragbrai LI

August 15, 2024

This abstract bicycle collage is part of the RAGBRAI series. Pieces of an actual road map were used in the design, and include the actual cities the riders stay overnight after the day's ride. more »

Drama Queen

Drama Queen

July 18, 2024

The Drama Queen poppy is actually a hybrid variety. The color is brilliant red, and I set them up in a vase for this painting. more »

Exline Red Barn

Exline Red Barn

June 13, 2024

This barn is located in the small town of Exline, Iowa, south of Centerville. It is a very plain-looking structure made of stucco, with a holey roof. more »

Sugar & Spice

Sugar & Spice

June 6, 2024

Still lifes are my main subject matter. I love the casualness and placement of these objects -- the Oregon sunflowers sit on the countertop, along with the mugs and bag of sugar. more »