Peonies and Provence
Posted on October 23, 2022
This large green vase was fun to paint with the reflections and the color was the perfect compliment to offset the gorgeous pink peonies from my garden.
These flowers were almost too pretty to cut! The debris of strewn ribbon and leaves added a spark of color to the grey table top.
Peonies and Provence
● Sold (16 x 20 inches, oil on panel)
30 Day Painting Challenge
Posted on September 2, 2022
This month, I will be painting from life every day and posting to instagram.
This will be a fun challenge as I see 740 elementary art students weekly (so not much easel time and usually late night painting)! My goal is to create quick sketches to simplify my compositions and nail the correct values. I paint and create daily because it fills my cup and is something just for me. My paintings may not always be successful, but my time at the easel is precious!
Below is my block-in from day one and the completed painting from day two.
Potomac Nights
Posted on August 24, 2022
“I often think the night is more alive and more richly colored than the day.”
— Vincent van Gogh
Reflections of lights from the Kennedy Center and the Watergate grace this impressionistic view of the city. A modern black floater frame compliments this painting.
Potomac Nights
● Sold (18 x 18 inches, oil on panel)
Garden of Memories
Posted on July 2, 2022
“Mothers plant the seeds of love that bloom forever.”
— Anonymous
My garden in July bursts forth with Shasta Daisies and Gladioli. Daisies were my Mom’s favorite flower so this garden has sweet memories and reminds me of her gentle touch and her own beautiful garden on the hill at my childhood home.
Garden of Memories
● Sold (8 x 8 inches, oil on panel)
CLWAC 125th Open Exhibition
Posted on June 22, 2022
Catherine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club 125th Open Exhibition
June 20 – 30, 2022
Salmagundi Art Club
47 Fifth Ave @ Twelfth Street, NY, NY
212-255-7740
May Melody
● Sold (12 x 16 inches, oil on panel)
My painting, May Melody, has been juried into the Catherine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club (CLWAC) Open Exhibition at the Salmagundi Art Club!
The CLWAC is a national organization to show and promote works by professional women artists founded in 1896.
Exciting News!
Posted on May 15, 2022
American Impressionist Society 2nd Annual Associate Member Online Exhibition
April 30 – June 30, 2022
American Impressionist Society
Harbor Springs, Michigan
231-881-7685
I am excited to announce that my painting, Summer Trellis, has been juried into the American Impressionist Society (AIS) 2nd Annual Associate Member Online Exhibition!
1,954 entries were received for consideration by the jurors and 244 artists were accepted into the exhibition. To view the online catalog please use this link: online.flippingbook/view/197000856
Iris Plein Air
Posted on April 16, 2022
If you can frost a cake, you can learn to use a palette knife!
When I am painting outdoors, my favorite tool is my palette knife. It helps me to work quickly by simplifying shapes and not getting to fussy with tiny details which I can be tempted to do with brushes. I love the interesting marks and thick impasto that only a painting knife can give a painting. And an added bonus is clean-up is a snap with just wiping the knife off with a paper towel!
Auction to Support Ukraine
Posted on March 19, 2022
Thank you to those of you who bid in this online auction to support displaced families in Ukraine!
Prayers for Ukraine
● Sold (10 x 8 inches, oil on panel)
I auctioned my original framed Sunflower painting, Prayers for Ukraine, oil, 8 x 10 inches, on Facebook and Instagram on 3/19 to 3/20. 100% of the proceeds are going to Catholic Relief Service to support Ukraine and displaced families. (How it worked: Starting bid: $350, included frame and shipping. Bidding was placed in the comments section of the post for the auction on Instagram, bidding was with $25 increments.) I’ve been so inspired seeing many other artists offering their talents to support the people of Ukraine! Thank you so much for your participation!
This was my Mom’s favorite prayer and it is appropriate during this time of unrest.
Peace Prayer of Saint Francis
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace:
where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
where there is sadness, joy.
O divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek
to be consoled as to console,
to be understood as to understand,
to be loved as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive,
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
Amen.
2020 Valle Tranquilo
Posted on February 21, 2022
I am so excited to share that my watercolor painting, Bold Blend, is featured on the
2020 Valle Tranquilo wine label!
This wonderful red blend is perfect for celebrating with chocolate or for any winter evening when you feel inspired to enjoy a bold and complex red. The Valle Tranquilo is the most recent vintage of a collaborative wine that is produced together with several Loudoun County vineyards (868 Estate, Breaux, Notaviva, Bozzo, Maggie’s, Two Twisted Posts, Doukenie, and Hillsborough.)
Visit these Virginia vineyards and enjoy this wonderful wine — experience the Loudoun terroir in a whole new way! (www.LHATC.org).
My Funny Valentine
Posted on February 14, 2022
“Two things can’t be measured in this world:
My love for you and the beauty of red roses.”
— Anonymous
Nothing speaks the language of love but red roses and chocolate! I hope this special day brings you joy and happiness. Red roses symbolize romance, admiration and gratitude.
I am so thankful for my husband, son and all of you that collect my art!
Cupid’s Red
Framed painting: $350 plus shipping
(10 x 8 inches, oil on panel)
