Cinnamon & Peach
May 25, 2023
Sunflowers always inspire me to paint them! This bouquet was painted from my garden, using the luscious mahogany and rust-colored varieties that go well with the bright yellows and golds. more »
Posts Tagged “Watercolor”
Gladioli, Daisies, & Zinnias
May 4, 2023
The reason I like gardening and growing my own flowers is they are great to paint as bouquets. The combinations are endless and over the years I have planted, drawn and painted a huge variety of flowers. more »
Purple Velvet Irises
April 27, 2023
Inspired by the vivid colors and curled shapes of the iris petals, I began by drawing these beauties from life. The background is a combination of warm & cool greens, the complementary color of the irises. more »
Sunflower Vignette #2
February 16, 2023
A client requested an original sunflower watercolor painting, and I am always happy to paint these bold and colorful flowers. They come in array of yellows, rust and mahogany hues -- what's not to like? more »
Be Smart, Be Safe
June 12, 2020
This is more from my series of designs of the businesses in Valley Junction. The old theater is now a costume business and the old building is an interesting shape with the theater sign. more »
A-Okay Antiques
June 3, 2020
I love painting local scenes, and this watercolor is a continuation of the storefronts in Valley Junction in West Des Moines. In this particular scene, the yellow rocket ship above the door captured my attention along with the interesting array of objects inside the window. more »
Fifth Street, Valley Junction
May 26, 2020
My first watercolor since the COVID-19 outbreak is of Artisan Gallery 218. I love painting small local scenes, and this is a series I began since our gallery closed. I miss the daily work schedule and meeting new people every day who visit from around the country. more »
First Irises
April 21, 2020
After a long winter followed by the pandemic we are experiencing now, I was inspired to paint some of my irises. Flowers are so fresh and have vivid colors that lift one's spirits, especially at this time. more »
Rudbeckias & Brushes
September 5, 2019
This composition originally had just brushes and I decided to liven it up a bit with brightly colored flowers. Fresh flowers always inspire me because they are fresh and bold and add interest to the design. more »
Teapot Still Life #25
July 2, 2019
I began this piece last year and set it aside to think about the direction I was going with it. The design excited me with the triangular shapes, the bouquet of flowers, pears and teapots. more »