Zany for Zinnias
Posted on August 21, 2018
There is a natural ebb and flow to my garden. I love how it changes as some flowers wither and fade and others pop up with exuberance to replace them. These zinnias are like little fireworks of color and were fun to capture in paint. Zany for Zinnias ● SOLD 12 x 12 inches, oil […]
Rosa Albus
Posted on July 25, 2018
One of my favorite local gardens is the Old Rose Garden at the historic Ben Lomond House. In May the old rose collection is in its glory surrounded by peonies, white trellises and the dappled shade of the nearby trees. I know this hallowed spot will serve as my muse for many more paintings! The […]
The Country Way
Posted on January 24, 2017
@ The Byrne Gallery 7 W. Washington Street, Middleburg, Virginia www.byrnegallery.com February 1 – 25, 2017 Opening Saturday, February 4, 2:00 – 5:00 pm A juried show featuring artworks inspired by the country way of life. Renowned bird painter and artist, Robin Hill selected 40 artworks for the exhibit that include 29 artists from Middleburg and […]
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 […]
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)
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 […]
Joy and Gladiola
Posted on August 24, 2015
● SOLD (9 x 14 inches, oil on linen) My garden is a constant source of inspiration. Sometimes I love the simplicity of capturing just the flower, no vase needed.
Peonies and Pewter
Posted on May 17, 2015
● SOLD (11 x 14 inches, oil on panel) Next to roses, peonies are my favorite flowers. They remind me of frilly petticoats and are so fun to capture in oil paint. They bring back memories of my Mother’s garden and thoughts of my childhood home. What is your favorite flower?