Storefronts, V.J.
August 13, 2026
My inspiration for this painting was the building shapes, the window reflections and the local shopping district of Valley Junction in West Des Moines. more »
Posts Tagged “Watercolor”
Numa Road
August 6, 2026
This particular barn looked deserted and lonely in the field and the shadow-shapes added another element of strong values to my composition. more »
Lilac Tulips
May 7, 2026
Flowers continue to inspire me. Tulips signify freshness, springtime and beauty. more »
Pots, Bottle & Flowers
April 9, 2026
The inspiration for this painting was my garden sunflowers. I used my photographs to combine the sunflowers in the taller vase with the blue bottle and two smaller pots. more »
Peek-a-Boo
March 19, 2026
I love the abstract patterns and reflections of the blue goblet and the transparency of the martini glass. My plan was a casual relationship between the fruit shapes, the cloth patterns and the reflective qualities in the glass. more »
Apple Green Daisies
February 5, 2026
I chose to plant different colors of the coneflower variety, which included the apple green and white. Combined with the sunflowers, they made a colorful bouquet. more »
Holiday Bouquet
January 8, 2026
The bright red zinnia among the soft pink blossoms of the petunias was my inspiration for this painting. more »
Valet Parking
December 4, 2025
My inspiration for painting parked cars began in 1992. The shapes of vehicles and the details of different car models interested me and I thought, what an unusual subject matter -- something we do not pay much attention to but are a necessary part of our lives. more »
Tools of the Trade
October 23, 2025
This painting is a series I began in 2006 which includes the elements of glassware, paint brushes and pots. 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 »