Spring Breakout 18x24 200.00

Some of life's most thrilling moments are the unexpected small things that crop up in our path. Lately, I've seen stray iris and jonquils show their heads in the yard, and I didn't know they existed, much less plant them. How good is that?

The Girls, Out and About. 16x20 125.00

...might as well confess. I have an unexplainable affinity for donkeys and mules. What this insinuates about my character is questionable. Their unshakable demeanor and drop-dead stare, paired with their whimsical appearance are priceless. A moral lesson for us humans has to be there.

Creekside 11x14 70.00

​Canoeing is a pastime that I was introduced to years ago, and the "sport" continues to be a pleasurable activity. Speed never has been a personal concern for me in the activity. My goal is simply to enjoy the moment, the move of water, the sensation of the canoe's movement, and quiet conversation of fellow canoers.  One's perspective is totally different from a slow-moving canoe. Personal concerns seem far-removed and insignificant. Yes, life is good in a canoe.  This painting is based on a photo taken while on a canoe ride. Actually, we weren't in the water at the time, as you can see. We stopped for a break. That's half of the fun...stopping for breaks to play in the water, throw rocks, and eat snacks. Profound thoughts often result from this works. Breaks are necessary.

Little Yard Man 15x15 150.00

​The purpose of my visiting the garden was to take shots of flowers, possible painting subjects, but when I saw the light on this little guy, I forgot flowers for the moment. He won my heart. The flowers became the backdrop for him. This painting is one of my latest favorites, and to even make him more special, no framing is necessary. He has already been framed in a lovely gold-tint frame that suits him perfectly.

Willow Teapot and Apples 8x10. 50.00

This little piece was a study of items in my home. Sometimes the keepers are the ones done on a lark. That's exactly what was happening. I was just having fun. My art matra for the day: loosen and lighten. I am to lighten up and paint in a loose manner. Enjoy.

Just Peas 5x15 60.00

...so, it's just peas, but there is a lot to be said for simplicity. Maintaining simplistic compositions while painting is difficult for an "overdoer" like myself. The more is better rule does not apply to art. I have to continually remind myself of this cardinal truth. "Keep it simple" is the rule of thumb. This 5x15 wooden panel provides the background for a simple grouping of peas, a very clean design that certainly lends itself to a kitchen or dining area, but could work in a grouping as an interesting accent. Very little of my own work  hangs in my home, but this is one which resides in my green kitchen at the moment. She knows she is a temp piece and is looking for the perfect home.

Interior 8x10 50.00

Light has an incredible imagination; she is able to turn an ordinary scene into extraordinary. I was interested here in the light on the furniture and corresponding values. Interiors of homes appeal to me, especially old paintings with elaborate settings and figures in period dress. Most of us forget that 90% of the population bore little likeness to those scenes and life was certainly not that romantic. The world has always been a brutal place to live; we tend to forget our history.