Watercolor Portrait: Naptime
Posted on August 3, 2019
I pray the Lord my soul to keep:
May God guard me through the night
And wake me with the morning light.
Amen.
NFS, collection of the artist
Morning Bouquet
Posted on July 2, 2019
Arranging a bowl of flowers in the morning can give a sense of quiet in a crowded day – like writing a poem or saying a prayer. —Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Morning Bouquet: an almost daily paintwork–sketch available for sale!
A little alla prima painting from a beautiful arrangement I picked up at the grocery store. (Alas, the japanese beetles are still feasting on my roses from my garden.)
A happy little accident–don’t these two painting look great together?
Each sketch compliments each other in composition and color!
Morning Bouquet
(6 x 6 inches, oil on panel)
Framed Painting: $225
Summertime
Posted on June 26, 2019
Summertime, an’ the livin’ is easy . . .at least for an art teacher!
Why all of these mini sketches? Daily practice is a great way to hone my painting skills by painting in a limited amount of time (2 hours or under) and to practice my observational skills by squinting and simplifying my statements. Professional development for a painter!
Summertime
● Sold (6 x 6 inches, oil on panel)
Backlit
Posted on June 25, 2019
Backlit: an almost daily paintwork–sketch available for sale!
In June, there is a lull in the garden. The Japanese Beetles are eating my roses and my lilies or gladioli haven’t quite bloomed yet. But I am fortunate to have a bright sunny spot that hollyhocks love! I was inspired by how the sun created a rim light on these flowers and I wanted to capture that impression in paint.
Backlit
(5 x 7 inches, oil on panel)
Unframed Painting: $75.00 plus Shipping
Framed Painting: $225 plus shipping
Available for Sale through Paypal
French Country
Posted on June 23, 2019
French Country: an almost daily paintwork–sketch available for sale!
I was inspired by the old-world charm of Provence, France with these blue hydrangea petals and golden, yellow sunflowers. French country decor is refined but relaxed and this arrangement reminded me of a bright, french country farm house.
What is your favorite decor style?
French Country
● Sold (8 x 6 inches, oil on panel)
Violets
Posted on June 22, 2019
Violets: an almost daily paintwork–sketch available for sale!
This little alla prima painting was created from my collection of african violets. I love the velvety texture on the petals of these simple little flowers.
Violets
(7 x 5 inches, oil on panel)
Framed Painting: $195
Available for Sale through Paypal
Nymphaea
Posted on June 21, 2019
This little alla prima painting was created from the Asian Garden at the Norfolk Botanical Garden. It was a very hot day, but the shade of a tree and the tranquility of this beautiful spot inspired me.
Nymphaea: an almost daily paintwork–sketch available for sale!
Nymphaea
● Sold (6 x 6 inches, oil on panel)
Knockouts
Posted on June 20, 2019
Knockouts: an almost daily paintwork–sketch available for sale!
A little alla prima painting from my garden. Working from life is a wonderful practice and it improves my painting skills, my color sense and creates a more impressionistic feel to my work.
Knockouts
(6 x 6 inches, oil on panel)
Unframed Painting: $75.00 plus Shipping
Framed Painting: $225 plus shipping
Available for Sale through Paypal
Stargazers
Posted on June 3, 2019
Spring in the garden is a joy to behold! These stargazer lilies almost seemed to dance in the wind. If you look closely you can find rudbeckia and gladioli in the background.
Stargazers
● Sold (11 x 14 inches, oil on panel)
Garden Glimpse
Posted on May 29, 2019
I love to visit the garden at Ben Lomond’s House in Manassas. The historic roses bloom along with peonies and climb a beautiful white trellis. It is a tranquil spot filled with history as the house was used by a field hospital by both the Union and the Confederate troops during the Civil War.
Garden Glimpse
(9 x 6 inches, oil on panel)
Framed Painting: $350 plus shipping
Available for Sale through Paypal
