"Summer on Sale"

"Summer on Sale"

oil on board, 6" x 6"

Loving the bouquets out there even though we still have some chill in the air. Here's to summer on it's way!

"Guilty Party"

"Guilty Party"

oil on canvas, 12" x 24"

commissioned work

SOLD

These three knocked over a big bin of dog food and had to fess up. Hilarious! I love painting animals.

Open Studio!

Hope you can join me this weekend or next on beautiful Vashon Island!

Check out the Website for directions.

"Equality in Paint" and flowers

"Equality in Paint"

oil on board, 6" x 6"

For all my friends who have been waiting.

"Clamshell Poppies"

oil on board, 4" x 4"

"Budding"

oil on board, 4" x 4"

Fletcher 2

"Fletcher 2"

oil on board, 5" x 5"

SOLD

"Porta and Bella"

oil on board, 8" x 8"

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"Riff Cat"

"Riff Cat"

oil on board, 5" x 7"

I've had this little guy for 17 years and he's a spry as a kitten!

More Flowers!

I'm still enjoying all the color in all these flower pieces. Can't help myself... Lots of different styles too!

                                     

"Looking Up"

"Looking Up"

oil on board, 8" x 10"

Portrait of Roxy

Portrait of Roxy

oil on board, 8" x 10"

SOLD

Sometimes a piece comes out just perfect on the first try. There is something that I just love about this. Roxy is not long for this world as she has terminal cancer and I'm so glad to be able to capture her for her adoring owners.

More flower pieces!

Still enjoying working with flowers and continuing with work on a few large commissions.

"When the Poppies Glowed"

"When the Poppies Glowed"

oil on board, 11" x 14"
SOLD

Still enjoying my impressions of flowers!

Impressionist Flower Paintings Galore!

Flowers in Bloom for the Vashon Art Studio Tour in May!

I have decided that with all of the dreary weather lately in the Northwest that painting flowers adds a dose of happiness in my day. I am working on some large commissions as well and finishing some more animal pieces but this has really brought an element of joy to my studio lately. These pieces are all small works (6"x 6", 5"x 5", and 5"x 7") and will be available in my studio the first two weekends in May. Come smell the roses!

"Field of Poppies"

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"Leaning In"

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"Nosey"

"Nosey"

oil on board, 2" x 2"

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I had the tiniest frame left over from pieces. I pictured a dog stuffing it's nose right up in it. So that's what I painted. Makes me laugh.

"Tulips from Above"

"Tulips from Above"

oil on board, 6" x 6"

I've got spring on the mind. Wishing it was closer than it seems. I love the pink tulips. 

"Looking Ahead"

"Looking Ahead"

oil on board, 5" x 7"

SOLD

Loved the colors of this donkey and decided to do a real close-up. 

"Chocolate Donkeys"

"Chocolate Donkeys"

oil on board, 8 " x 10"

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I've been enjoying all the animals pieces I've been working on lately. These two are quite the pair! Their ears are the best!

"Abby"

"Abby"

oil on board, 6"x 6"
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What a sweet face!

"Cold Feet"

"Cold Feet"

oil on board, 5" x 7"

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She is out for a walk in the deep snow... I love how gingerly she put down a foot.

"Fog Rolling In"

"Fog Rolling In"

oil on board, 8" x 10"

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This is one of the many beautiful moments about living in the Northwest. I love seeing these dogs heading down the open road.

Nicole

"Nicole"

oil on board, 8" x 8"

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I'm still working on lots of animal paintings for some clients. I really enjoy the process and trying to capture their true likeness. Sometimes it's difficult but I just keep painting until I get it right!

"Fascia"

"Fascia"

oil on board, 11"x 14"

SOLD

 What a beautiful dog! I love my job...

"Amy"

"Amy"

oil on board, 6" x 6"

I'm working on some studies, getting my painting mojo back after a break. This is my dear friend with an up-do. Fun to paint.

"Squirrel!"

"Squirrel!"

oil on board, 5" x 7"

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My dog has begun the fascination... so this one is sort of for her, but not really. Cute little devil!

Winter Calico

"Winter Calico"

oil on board, 11" x 14"

"Fletcher"

oil on board, 6" x 6"
SOLD

"Evening Glow"

"Evening Glow"

oil on board, 8" x 10"

We had this little house in our backyard when we lived in Seattle and it always had the best cozy feel at night with all the lights turned up. I love small buildings!