Helen’s Sunflowers
Posted on October 2, 2016
Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadows. It’s what the sunflowers do. — Helen Keller
These sunflowers from my garden are a little bit of sunshine on a cloudy day!
Helen’s Sunflowers
● SOLD (20 x 16 inches, oil on linen)
Pear with Radishes
Posted on September 21, 2016
I enjoy painting with complementary colors to create a bit of polarity.
A small painting from one of my demonstrations. A simple grouping of radishes and a pear.
Pear with Radishes
● Sold (10 x 8 inches, oil on panel)
Maria’s Garden
Posted on August 8, 2016
Garden in May by Maria Oakey Dewing, ca. 1895, oil on canvas 23 5/8 x 32 1/2 in. (60.1 x 82.5 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of John Gellatly
I love the work of Maria Oakey Dewing. She captured the wild beauty of her garden with its intertwined stems and frilly blooms.
Corner of My Garden
Posted on July 30, 2016
The artist is the confidant of nature, flowers carry on dialogues with him through the graceful bending of their stems and the harmoniously tinted nuances of their blossoms. Every flower has a cordial word which nature directs towards him. ~Auguste Rodin
My garden is a constant source of inspiration and I love how it changes with the seasons. Sometimes the fallen petals and the light is as beautiful as the blooms! My palette knife is my favorite tool to capture the light quickly before it changes.
Corner of My Garden
● SOLD (10 x 10 inches, oil on linen)
Humility
Posted on June 15, 2016
Humility . . . God’s creations fill me with awe and I am humbled by the fleeting beauty His flowers.
The perfection of this delicate white rose was intriguing to paint.
Humility
● SOLD (6 x 6 inches, oil on panel)
My Garden, My Muse
Posted on May 3, 2016
Won’t you come into the garden? I would like my roses to see you. —Richard Brinsley Sheridan
Putto
Posted on April 2, 2016
A putto (Italian: [putto]; plural putti [putti] or puttoes) is a figure in a work of art depicted as a chubby male child, usually nude and sometimes winged.
This little putto can be found in the gardens outside Gari Melchers Studio and Home. I wanted to capture this wonderful statue and the essence of the light I saw that day. This piece was juried into the exhibition, Belmont Portrayed at Gari Melchers Studio and Home in Falmouth Virginia.
Putto
● SOLD (6 x 6 inches, oil on panel)
A Quick Sketch
Posted on March 2, 2016
“Draw Antonio, draw Antonio, draw and don’t waste time.”—Michelangelo
Sometimes family life gets hectic and it is hard to fit in time at the easel. Drawing is a great way to hone my skills. This is a quick 15-minute sketch of my son as he is watching TV. I need to heed the maestro’s words more often!
Sunrise—Sunset
Posted on February 4, 2016
@ The Byrne Gallery
7 W. Washington Street, Middleburg, Virginia
www.byrnegallery.com
February 3 – 27, 2016
Opening Saturday, February 6, 2:00 – 5:00PM
A juried show featuring artworks inspired by the sun bringing joy and warmth to the cold month of February. Renowned bird painter and artist, Robin Hill selected the artworks for the exhibit that includes 26 artists from Middleburg and neighboring regions and features paintings, photography and other media.
Prodigal Sun
Framed Painting: $425 plus Shipping
(12 x 12 inches, oil on panel)
Available for Sale through the Dailypaintworks.com
Belmont, Through the Garden
Posted on January 25, 2016
● SOLD (20 x 16 inches, oil on panel)
This painting of Gari Melchers home and garden was juried into the
exhibition, Belmont Portrayed and is on view there from January 23 to April 17, 2016.
224 Washington Street
Falmouth, Virginia
540-654-1015
www.garimelchers.umw.edu
January 23 to April 17, 2016
Opening Reception: January 28 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
About the Show: Belmont Portrayed celebrates the 40th anniversary of Gari Melchers Home and Studio by featuring works by local and regional artists depicting the buildings and grounds of the Melchers’ country home. More the 50 works by 37 artist were selected by Belmont director David Berreth from 110 pieces submitted by 56 artists. The images range in size from 4 x 6 inches to 2 x 3 feet and include works in oil, watercolor, pen and ink, and pastel, among other media. Cash awards provided by Nicky Seay Charitable Fund will be determined by a public vote in the gallery during the duration of the show, which is on view until April 17. Admission to the exhibition is included with regular museum admission.
