The Old Bike 8x10 $60.00

I never had a new bike, only a used one that was actually too little and a boy's bike at that. Being a carefree kid, I don't remember being offended by the slight. I remember cruising the sidewalks in front of the school which was next door to my home. I was cool. My imagination was a free ranger. I was anyone I wanted and anywhere my daydreams took me. Life was sweet. When do we lose that...whatever it is? Does it evaporate when we lay aside our bikes and graduate into adolescent drama?  I long for that old bike, but more so for what it represents, the happy oblivion of childhood.

Blue House on PEI $60.00 8x10

The place was so inviting in the morning sun. I had to take a photo of the blue house with all the flowers blooming out front, such a pretty home. I wonder if it's still there. Maybe I can return some day.

Canyon Walls 8x10 50.00

One has to see the Grand Canyon for himself or herself. Words, photos, even paintings can not duplicate the majesty of such a place. The Native Americans considered a holy place, little wonder.

Daylilies by the Fence 8x10

At this time of year when the sun peeks out, I get anxious for spring, despite many more days left of winter. I always think of my dad and how impatient he would get for warm weather to arrive so he could get in the yard. He was the daylily man. For several years, he maintained beds and beds of daylilies. My yard has some of his blooms. Here's to you, Dad. I miss you.

Pre-Christmas List Check 8x10

I would like to think that the early days of December are spent in preliminaries, such as checking the old Naughty/Nice List. The big guy doesn't want to foul up the big event.

Skiing Santa 16x20 125.00

This guy is irresistable, anytime of year. I can remember thinking Christmas would never come. Now, the event slips up on me before the Thanksgiving table is cleared. We have managed to turn the joy into drugery; God forgive us.  

Green Bottle,Crock, and Fruit 8x10 $60.00

Glassware is always a challenge when painting a stilllife. I like this study because of the interesting color combinations