"In the Morning Light"

 Here is my creativity at play.  An imagined still life of flowers on a table by the window.  

                                                       14" x 18"

                                                       watercolor, (some pen lines and gouache)

                                                       SOLD
 

"Lily Imari"

 Continuing with combining elements and intense colors.

                                                        14" x 18"

                                                        watercolor

                                                        SOLD

"Collection with Larkspur"

 Combining elements to create an abstracted composition.  Enjoying using intense colors against more grayed tones.

                                                      14" x 18"

                                                      waterolor

                                                      SOLD

                                                             

"Frond Flourish"

 Using foliage of tropical plants to create this sunny composition.

                                                              9" x 15"

                                                              watercolor and colored pencil

"Three Roses"

This Spring the weather has been just right for producing an abundance of perfectly beautiful roses.  These were given to me by a neighbor.  The variegated red and white one is a heavily scented variety that filled my studio with that unmistakable "scent of a rose".  From life:

                                                    10" x 8"
                                                    watercolor

"Goose from Russell,Quill from Sally"

On a rainy day I set up this still life in my studio.  Painting these very dark value colors in watercolor was a challenge for me.  So much to learn.  The alabaster container on the right is not painted crooked, it is my lousy photography.

                                         8" x 10"
                                         watercolor                  

"Azalea Study"

One of my college professors said "to study and draw an object is to know it".  Intense looking gives you a lot of information.  Many botanical artist know that and produce beautiful paintings in extremely great detail.  From time to time I enjoy that intense study of something and recording what I see in detail.  Knowing that a camera can do this in a split second does not deter me from seeking the joy that I get when I do studies like this.

                                          9" x 12"
                                          watercolor

"A Sip of White"

First still life that I have done in a while.  Trying to capture the clear glass of the wine goblet and the green glass of the wine bottle.

                                                       6 1/2" x 9"
                                                       watercolor
                                                       SOLD

"Bobb's Orchid"

My friend has the most beautiful orchid!  I just had to do a painting of it.

                                          12" x 12"
                                          oil on canvas
                                          SOLD

"Pink Hollyhocks"

Standing taller than almost all the other flowers in the garden,  these pink hollyhocks make a joyful statement!  The varying shades of pink delight the eye with some being very bright and others delicate in their tones.

                                                  8" x 10"
                                                  oil on canvas panel
                                                  SOLD

"Zinnia Verdure"

This past summer I grew some green zinnias in my garden.  They were really beautiful with their refreshing cool color in the heat of the season.  Having made several photographs of them, I designed this still life composition and painted something more contemporary than my usual.  Here again, using only the palette knife, I worked on a black under-painting and also used the technique of sgraffito to etch patterns and texture into the wet paint. 

                                                               24" x 48"
                                                               oil on panel
                                                               SOLD

"Picote"

Every winter it's such a joy to watch amaryllis grow and then be rewarded with beautiful blooms.  This year I ordered bulbs of my very favorite one, "Picote".  The pure white blossoms are edged with a delicate red line around each petal.   I really wanted to capture the interesting colors of the reflected light on the shadowed side of the blooms contrasting to the strong bright light from the left. Here's my painting:

                                          18" x 12"
                                          oil on canvas
                                          SOLD

                                          My graphite study (14"x11"):
                                       

                                        

"Another Relic"

Wabi Sabi once again with no haiku

"Pricise" pen and watercolor
on sketchbook page

"Beach Meditations"

walking in the surf
treasures carved by life's journey
this wabi sabi


"Precise" pen
on scketchbook page

"Quick Sketch"

Here are two "quick sketch" drawings that I did in my studio:

Both are:
graphite, pen and ink on sketchbook page
8 1/2" X 11"

"Holiday Sentinel"

placed in home near hearth
adorned with season's jewels
bringing joy to all

pen and ink
8 1/2" X 11" sketchbook page

"To Say Thank You"

scented pristine white
a thank you for our luncheon
such a thoughtful gift

Mixed Media (graphite, wax crayon, acrylic, felt markers)
on paper

I haven't posted anything in a while because I've been working on some commissions (I'll post when finished.).  However,yesterday, while my grandsons were creating in my studio (they love Papa's studio!), I created too.  Phoebe and Bill had sent us these beautiful lilies after attending our summer luncheon last Saturday.  I just couldn't let this wonderful opportunity of "capturing" them in my own way pass me by.  So, while Jacob (8 yrs.) painted a very symmetrical composition with primary colors (looks like a rectangular mandala), and Zachary (6yrs.) a rabbit standing by a tree, I used mediums at hand applying them to a sketchbook page.  I think having my boys around inspires me to be as "free" as they are with spontaneous creativity and use of any medium.
We always have so much fun!

"Campanula for Miriam"

A simple study of a beautiful flower from my friend Miriam.
Acrylic on Canvas Panel
5" X 7"

"Allure"

These beautiful Amaryllis blossoms really are very "alluring" as they reward us with their lovely lushly colored blossoms in the middle of winter!
"Allure"
7" X 22"
Acrylic on Canvas Panel
SOLD

"Flowers on my Table"

I really enjoy drawing from my immediate surroundings to create a painting.
"Flowers on my Table"
Acrylic on Canvas Panel
20" X 24 1/2"
SOLD