For a week, I stood in the backyard studying the form and color of lilacs. Hidden among the trees, I tested out Cobalt Violet, Cobalt Violet Deep, Alizarin Crimson, Ultramarine Blue, Pthalo Blue, Raw and Burnt Umber and Rose Red Deep. Time was running out as the temperatures climbed. Soon, … Read More
Now available at auction. Click to Bid ”On the Cob” was such a fun painting to make. It reminded me of childhood summers and working in the garden with my Dad. For as long as I can remember, my father planted a large garden. And, he still does. I loved … Read More
Some days are just too beautiful to sit indoors. Today was one of those days. Since I didn’t have enough time to drive to a painting location today, I set up my easel on the back deck. Another scouting trip around the house procured a miniature Kabocha squash. I placed it … Read More
I’m running out of time today! Monday’s are always busy and today was no exception. As I was running errands today, I kept thinking, what am I going to paint? I knew I needed something ‘easy’. (Good luck with that!) I started out with a couple of boring ideas, and … Read More
I love harvest time. For as long as I can remember, my father planted a large garden. And, he still does. I loved to help him. As I placed corn kernels, hunks of potato, and tiny onions in the ground, a feeling of hope and promise filled me. I … Read More
My gourdness this was tough! Ok, truth be told, painting isn’t easy. People who say, “Oh, that must be so relaxing…” or “That must be so meditative”, have not done this. No. It is not relaxing or meditative. It’s hard. Ok. It’s fun too. And, very rewarding. Secretly, I … Read More
I guess it was the trip down memory lane yesterday, that prompted me to attempt this African doll painting for Day 5 of the Strada Easel Challenge. I found this doll when I lived in Namibia. (Nambia is located on the bottom of the African continent between South Africa and … Read More
Summertime is such an exciting time for still life painting. I’ve been looking forward to painting pastel peaches from life for months (and enjoying the models after!). At this year’s Expressions Art Exhibition, I have 9 pieces on display. All of the pieces were painted from life (either started en … Read More