Remembrance
Posted on November 11, 2024
The flower gets its name from “pensé,” the French word for thought or remembrance. The blossoms were sent to someone, ostensibly to say “remember me” or “I remember you.”
On this Veteran’s Day, this pansy painting is a symbolic remembrance of those who served or a way to say “I remember you.”
Just like our veterans these flowers are tough and resilent . . they are one of the most frost-tolerant annual flowers.
Thank you, veterans for your sacrifices, your valor, the things you carry, for protecting us, and for defending our rights.
Remembrance
$295 plus shipping
(6 x 6 inches, oil on panel with frame)
Autumn Bliss
Posted on November 2, 2024
“Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the autumn tree.”
— Emily Brontë, Wuthering Heights
In this vibrant painting of a forest scene, I wanted to create polarity with warm and cool colors. The foliage of the surrounding trees is a warm, fiery palette of reds, oranges, and yellows, creating a striking contrast to the larger trees with trunks in cool shades of blue and gray. Bold, expressive brushstrokes from a palette knife give this piece a dynamic and textured appearance, capturing the vivid colors and energy of an autumn landscape and memories of a beautiful fall day.
Autumn Bliss
$295 plus shipping
(6 x 6 inches, oil on panel with frame)
Sunflower Field
Posted on October 21, 2024
In the presence of sunflowers, my worries fade away. It’s just me and this golden field.
Sunflowers are like sunshine on earth, spreading warmth and happiness.
Sunflower Field
$325 plus shipping
(6 x 8 inches, oil on panel with frame)
Hello, Fall!
Posted on October 6, 2024
The air is starting to get crisper and the leaves are starting to fall. In Northern Virgina, we are blessed to have fall days feel like Indian Summer with beautiful clear skies and cool nights.
This trio of sunflowers with a warm mauve background, just seem to say “Hello, Fall!” The little ceramic pumpkins are priceless to me . . . they were created by my Mom. I feel closer to her, again, when I pick them up and hold them knowing her loving hands carefully glazed them.
Hello Fall
$295 plus shipping
(6 x 8 inches, oil on panel with frame)
Red Delight
Posted on August 28, 2024
“In the simplicity of flowers, find a relection of life’s fleeting beauty.”
Peonies, as beautiful as they are, the bloom time is much too short. Sometimes a hard rain or wind comes and scatters the petals, just when they are at their peak.
Did you know that you can extend that bloom time? Just cut the stems off the bush while the flowers are still in a tight ball. Then wrap the stems in plastic and some newspaper, then gently tuck them in the bottom of the refrigerator. They will last for a few weeks or even a month. When you are ready to enjoy the blooms, bring the peonies out of the refrigerator, cut an inch off of each stem and place them in a vase of water. Be sure to change the water daily and soon, these beautiful flowers will open.
Red Delight
● Sold (11x 14 inches, oil on panel)
Ethereal Rose
Posted on July 19, 2024
Sometimes I have to create in watercolor, the first medium I learned.
I love the flowing nature of the watercolors and the unexpected results I can get from splashes and a squirt from my spray bottle. This rose is rendered in hues of pinks and reds, with fluid, expressive brushstrokes that lend it a soft, ethereal quality. The petals blend seamlessly into the background, creating a sense of movement and delicacy. The stem and leaves are painted in varying shades of green, with similar loose brushwork that complements the style of the flower. Splashes of color and subtle gradients add depth and texture to the piece, enhancing its dreamy, impressionistic feel.
Ethereal Rose
$350 plus shipping
(8 x 8 inches, oil on paper with mat and frame)
Azalea Path
Posted on June 9, 2024
A scenic woodland path flanked by vivid red and pink foliage, set against lush greenery. The colors are bold and dynamic, with strokes of bright red, magenta, and various shades of green. The path appears to be dappled with sunlight, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. A tree trunk and branches frame the right side of the painting, adding depth and structure to the composition.
This painting is part of my new summer collection, 4 the Love of . . . Impressionism.
Azalea Path
$225 plus shipping
(8 x 8 inches, oil on paper with mat and frame)
Morning Light
Posted on June 9, 2024
A serene and colorful painting depicting a charming garden scene. In the foreground, a white picket fence runs alongside a vibrant patch of flowers in various hues, dominated by pinks and blues. To the left, part of a house is visible, adding an element of domesticity. The background transitions into a more abstract portrayal of greenery, with lush foliage in yellows and greens blending into the purples and blues of distant trees. The brushstrokes are soft and impressionistic, creating a dreamy, tranquil atmosphere.
This painting is part of my new summer collection, 4 the Love of . . . Impressionism.
Morning Light
$225 plus shipping
(8 x 8 inches, oil on paper with mat and frame)
The Gardener’s Hat
Posted on June 9, 2024
A softly rendered painting depicting a garden hat with a white bow. Surrounding the hat are various flowers, predominantly pink with subtle variations in hue, adding a sense of grace and elegance to the composition. The use of light and shadow is subtle, contributing to the overall soft and dreamy quality of the painting.
This painting is part of my new summer collection, 4 the Love of . . . Impressionism.
The Gardener’s Hat
$225 plus shipping
(8 x 8 inches, oil on paper with mat and frame)
Along the Fence
Posted on June 8, 2024
An impressionist-style painting featuring a white wooden garden arch adorned with lush greenery and red flowers. The archway opens through a white picket fence that weaves its way through the scene. The play of light and shadow on the pathway beneath the arch suggests a sunny day, with soft, complementary hues of purple and yellow adding depth and atmosphere to the composition
This painting is part of my new summer collection, 4 the Love of . . . Impressionism.
Along the Fence
$225 plus shipping
(8 x 8 inches, oil on paper with mat and frame)
