Passage

This sweet  painting is 8" x 5" and i am happy to report that i really enjoyed working on it!  In the past i have struggled with small pieces.  For what ever reason, perhaps feeling i didn't have enough room to express myself, i used to find it a challenge.  On another note, i am getting ready for the Utah Arts Festival June 23-26.  Fun show but lots of work!  SOLD

old adobe

It's been a while since i have posted anything, which is not to say i haven't been painting because i have!  The creative faucet is flowing, there is the odd dud but oh well, another reminder of humility.  I enjoyed the GAOS tour over the weekend, sold 8 paintings.  Mostly small, or as i like to describe them, introductory pieces.  This painting i was inspired by master pastel artist Albert Handel.  I love the texture of adobe walls, the irregularity of color and form.

AVAILABLE, Ryan Gallery, Lincoln City, OR

From the ground up

I am extremely busy getting ready for the up coming Gorge Artist Open Studio tour next weekend, May 14-15.  This is one of the paintings you will have an opportunity to check out at my studio while on the tour.  I, like the 40 plus artists participating this year, am very excited!  It is a wonderful opportunity to discover all of the amazing talent we have here in, and around the gorge.  AVAILABLE

Splendor

I am continuously intrigued by trees, their shapes in particular.  When painting them i feel as though i am sculpting instead of painting.  On many occasions i have found myself wandering off the road, (fortunately no accidents yet, knock on tree) because i am observing to the point of distraction!  I remember a million years ago when i was in art school.  In my very basic drawing courses i was instructed on how to render pieces of wood and drapery.  The ultimate goal was to make the subject matter appear three dimensional.  My incredible teacher, Bonnie Blau would urge me to look around the object, stretch.  I credit her to teaching me how to see.!
SOLD

Quince Blossoms

This sweet piece was a commission

Posies

I was using a view finder to check out one of my paintings, moving it around and discovered this small area and thought it would make a sweet piece and it did, very fun!

For Maryann

This painting was a commission piece for a very dear friend.

Winter Rapture

For some of us it feels like winter will never end!  So let's celebrate the beauty of it!

Late July

Over the years i have had the good fortune to travel quite a bit for both personal purposes and for art shows.  When looking at landscapes i am usually considering how i would go about capturing the moment in a painting.  This pastel was inspired by a trip to Sun Valley, Idaho to visit Nana & Opa, my in laws and The Sun Valley Art Festival.

primary colors

Almost finished with this painting, it has been a while since i "sculpted" trees. I use the that term when describing how i go about painting aspens and birches, because that is what it feels like. Working with form, values, light and dark which make some of the trees appear to march off the surface.

Inner Peace

I think I found it, inner peace that is and for that I am truly grateful!!!

patience

I started this piece back in May, not a particularly good time in my life. That being said, i shoved it under my couch in my studio, and while tidying up yesterday, (the words clean used in conjunction with studio sound like an oxymoron to me) i saw it out of the corner of my eye. I decided to take a stab at making the most of it and well, by golly i do believe i did!

Blue River Bend

I guess you could say i am on a fluid streak, as in water. I am digging this painting and continue to learn something every time i put my pastel to paper. After a certain amount of experience or "milage", a good portion of painting can be predictable. Sometimes however, it is one surprise after another. Which speaks to discovering by accident or unintentionally, (being open and willing to try something new and letting go of expectations). A dear and wise friend told me once that "expectations" were simply "planned disappointments. Hmmmmmm

Finding Peace

I have been working on this painting for a bit and am pretty closed to finished.

In the Gloaming

Just a wee bit of tweaking and it is finished. Wa La!!

No Where to Hide

I am drawn to red. I am getting it together organizational wise, i think. I came up with a plan, though i can hardly take credit for it. In order to keep track of my paintings, inventory, what sold, what gallery, who collected what, dimensions etc.........I have started taking photos of each piece, noting title, size, status etc and keeping it in a log book. This will stream line my life immensely, which in turn will allow me more time to paint!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dreaming Blue

I actually painted this piece before "Possibilities". I continue to experiment and learn about color and am intrigued by the feelings certain colors illicit.

Interested in purchasing this painting? Please contact me at 541-490-5361 for dimensions and price.

Ode to Georgia

this image is 4 ft x 4 ft, commission

Possibilities

i worked on this piece upside down, i love the warmth and rich feeling it has.