Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Merry Christmas

12" x 12" original oil on panel

Peppermint and ribbons and shiny christmas balls.  Red and turquoise and spring green.  Candy canes and bows and ornaments.  All of these things seem to go together.  They do for me, anyway!  Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year.  

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Room with a View

6" x 6" original oil on panel
available at Randy Higbee Gallery
6" Squared Exhibition and Sale - December 7 - 20, 2014
$200 framed

I can imagine this morning view of lavender fields and distant mountains as I enjoy my morning coffee and croissant, a breakfast made especially for me with homemade jelly and lavender honey, some friends to share it with and and the anticipation of another great day of painting ahead.    

Saturday, November 2, 2013

Welcome

8" x 6" original oil on board
SOLD
$100 unframed - shipping included

I love to enter into a room and be welcomed by a bouquet of flowers.  A pitcher of flowers like this one greeted me at Le Vieux Couvent, the location of my summer painting holiday.  Did I mention it was in France?  Beautiful location, lovely hosts, fabulous food, colorful gardens and lots to learn.  Thank-you Dreama Tolle Perry.

Saturday, October 26, 2013

Fireworks


6" x 6" original oil on panel
available at Randy Higbee Gallery 
6"Squared exhibition and sale - December 7 - 20, 2014
$200 framed

I love the way these flowers burst open into blossoms that look like purple fireworks.  Every spring, my yard explodes with hundreds of these blooms.  I know that I am not quite in the fall theme of the season, but I kept hearing the word "purple", and I had to listen.  Is there purple in the fall landscape?  Not in my yard anyway.  This is Florida after all...it still sort of feels like summer!



Monday, September 30, 2013

Wallflower

10" x 10" original oil on panel
$300 unframed - shipping included

Wallflower is a painting that was inspired while on my summer travels.  France has many beautiful old walls holding pots overflowing with flowers...and geraniums seem to be quite popular.  

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

The return of the Happy Wanderer

New and not exactly small
20" x 24" Oil on panel
NFS

Summer has been a busy, traveling,  and exciting time of painting for me.  I am back for a moment now and will try to catch up with posts...I will have to back up to Paris, France, June 2, 2013 and start remembering.  So many fun memories....Stay tuned.  I promise to get you updated.  In the meantime, this painting is my attempt to paint larger.  Enjoy!

Saturday, May 25, 2013

Palette Knife Sunshine

6" x 6" original oil on panel
$95 unframed - free shipping

This is a new twist on a painting that I have done before.  Using a palette knife really changes the look of it and I love the texture!


Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Pair of Pears


8" x 8" original oil on panel
$200 unframed - free shipping

Another look at pears.  This time painted with a palette knife. I am having a lot of fun with this "loose" technique.  I also like when the grocery store pears come with leaves attached.  I just wish they could still be green!  Where is a pear tree when you need one?

Saturday, April 20, 2013

Pottery and Pears

8" x8" oil on panel
SOLD

I have always liked pottery and  I have a growing collection.  I really like it's casual elegance and earthy quality.



Saturday, April 13, 2013

Study Hall

6" x 6" oil on panel
$95 unframed - free shipping

Textbooks and a mug of coffee.  Everything you need for a successful night of study.

Saturday, April 6, 2013

Chickadee




6 " x 6" oil on panel
$95 unframed - free shipping

A fun, cute little bird.  It must be spring!


Saturday, February 23, 2013

Plums and a Cherry

6" x 6" original oil on panel
$95 unframed - free shipping

Plums and a cherry.....the cherry showed up to fill in the empty space at the left of my composition.  Thank you cherry!


Saturday, February 16, 2013

Simple Fun

8" x 6" original oil on panel
$95 unframed - free shipping

A sunflower to brighten a winter day.  It makes me think of summer and sunshine.


Friday, February 8, 2013

3 Cherries

6" x 6" original oil on panel
$95  unframed - free shipping

I had fun with the reflections on this one.  I really like how they help to complete the composition.  


Saturday, February 2, 2013

Palazzo

8" x 6" oil on panel
SOLD

A scene from Tuscany.  Balconies with flower boxes, shutters, and lanterns.  Charming beyond measure!

Saturday, January 26, 2013

Orchid Spray

8" x 6" oil on panel
$95 unframed - free shipping

Green orchids.  A beautiful soft light, yellowish, blueish, whiteish blossom.  Next time I think I will try some purple"ish" ones.


Monday, January 21, 2013

Hydrangeas and Peaches

12" x 12" original oil on panel


This is a painting that I have been working on for a while, tweeking and making changes.  I am happy to announce that it has been juried into the Women Painters of the Southeast  Exhibition and Sale at the Imagine Gallery in Franklin, TN.  April 20 - May 20, 2013.  

Saturday, January 19, 2013

Camellia

6" x 6" oil on panel
$95 unframed - free shipping

Camellias are blooming all over the yard!  Dark pink, light pink, and candy striped pink and white.  Some of our bushes are over 30 years old.  Bold and colorful.  Isn't mother nature fabulous?


Saturday, January 12, 2013

Something New

6" x 6" oil on panel
$95 unframed - free shipping

A new BIG brush for me to try out.  A gift from a painting buddy.  Isn't it pretty?