The Far Beyond

Oil on Canvas

24" X 30"
$900.

SOLD at the 2014 Street of Dreams

I created this painting just before I moved of to the Street of Dreams studio.  In fact, it was still wet when I put it on display.

I painted this entirely to please and challenge myself.  I was so happy with the way it turned out, but I was also concerned about how people would respond to it, if at all.  Well, it turned out to be the most talked about painting in my room and I could have sold it several times over.

I take good photographs, but I wish all of you could see the real thing.  It's just beautiful, and I am my toughest critic.

Ladies in Red

Acrylic on Canvas

18"x18"

$275.
SOLD!

I painted this study of summer poppies in my "Street of Dreams" Studio.  The blossoms really stood out on the white background, so I decided to leave it like that.  It is painted on a two inch deep 'gallery wrap' canvas, so it doesn't need to be framed.  It would look really good in a kitchen or bathroom.

Taking the Old Road Home

Acrylic on Panel 

7"x7"

$225.

JUST SOLD! 

With this piece I have created a classic Tuscan scene in a miniature format.  It is a little jewel with a lot going on.  Even the small ones can carry a great deal of detail and give a warm, wonderful mood on a grand scale.  Perfect for a grouping or on a tabletop easel.

Valley of Gold

Acrylic on Panel

5"x5"

$195
Just Sold!

This is one of my new stylized 'colorscapes'.  It is all about using rich, lush colors to create a calm and dreamlike mood.  I created a unique framing presentation.  The panel is floating within the frame on a black background.

River Song

Acrylic on Canvas

16" x 20"

Commissioned Painting of the Deschutes River

 

I have wanted to do a series on Northwest rivers for quite a while and an anniversary gift commission opportunity came along.  This was challenging, but fun to recreate a river I have visited for decades.  I hope do do others in the late summer and early fall.

 

If you have river you would like painted, just let me know and I would be glad to create it for you.

Gorge Tempest

Acrylic on Board

6" x 6"

$175

 Sold!

This is the first painting of my abstract series that I started a few weeks ago.  It is definitely intuitive painting, because I really don't have an image in mind when I start painting.  There is actually a botched painting underneath with some its colors showing through and adding interest to the final scene.

The Hills of Umbria

Acrylic on Panel

8" x 8"

$195.

SOLD! 

This is one of the first of a series of small abstract paintings that I have been working on for my upcoming exhibitions.  It is a bit challenging to create a pleasing image, but it has also been fun to just let loose the 'color junkie' in me.

These abstract and semi-abstract miniatures will be displayed along with my realistic paintings.

Desert Rose

Watercolor on Aquaboard

8" x 8"

$350 + shipping
SOLD

This is a new painting that is a favorite of mine right now.  It was hard to paint, but that is mostly because this specially created watercolor panel is challenging to work with.

It is a simple composition with simple elements to it.  All the objects in it are old or ancient, except for the cactus blossom, which could have been picked this morning.  The old and new--a constant that is threaded through our lives.

"Into the Deep Blue" - The lost Paddle

Acrylic on Panel

12" x 8"

$475.  

 SOLD!

I am not sure where to start describing all that I feel with this painting.  It is a continuation of a theme that I did four paintings for in 2011 and 2012.

I have always been intrigued by the Northwest Coastal tribes and their myths and superstitions.

While doing this painting I imagined these brave tribal members cutting down a huge cedar tree, hollowing it out and dragging it to the water's edge.  They would paddle out into the open ocean to hunt whales and fish, all the while truly believing that these mythical creatures lurked in the dark waters below.  Now, I know the childhood fears I had living near deep lakes in Montana.  Those were horrible enough and I didn't even have terrifying masks to go along with my visuals!

This was a very challenging painting to do.  Halfway through it I was wishing that I had never started it.  Three fourths of the way through I told myself to slow down and make careful choices because it was turning out so well.  I can safely say that I have never seen a painting created with this particular theme before.  And it may be my one and only.

Treasures from a Secret Cove

Watercolor

 7.5" x 9.5"

$325. framed + shipping
SOLD

The inspiration for this little painting came about in a reverse fashion.  I found two of these neat, worn and chipped frames and they immediately said, "beach cabin" to me.  So, I went searching through my collection of shells, stones and driftwood.  I also got out a couple of photographs of sand and sea weed (yes, I have photos of sea weed).  I hope that you will have a fun walk on the beach.



Wood Song

Watercolor

8.5" x 12"

$450.  framed + shipping
SOLD

I enjoyed a good bloom of trilliums in my grove among the trees.  I was also thankful that the two fawns have moved on and didn't treat my favorite wild flowers like a salad buffet.  The little wood violets made a nice compliment to the graceful trilliums.

In the Hills of Cortona

 

Oil on Canvas

10" x 8"

$225 framed + shipping
JUST SOLD!

 

Spring in Tuscany is a symphony of colors, sunlight, clouds and grand panoramic views.  I hope that I have conveyed a feeling of warmth and well being for you to enjoy.

Dreaming of Spring

Watercolor

10" x 8"

$325. framed + shipping

 JUST SOLD!

There is something magical about walking through an orchard in full bloom.  For me, the memories go back to early childhood when I would explore my uncle's fruit orchard, dreaming about the juicy cherries and apples that were to come.

Purple Gold

Watercolor

5" x 5"

$125 framed + shipping, if necessary.

JUST SOLD!
 

The first frost of the season has sweetened the berries to purple perfection.  Harvest day on the mountain has attracted many to join the feast, including these little bandits!