Second Place Award!! and more...

"Vashon Time"

oil on board,

14" x 18"

SOLD

My clock painting is finally finished with it's glazed colors and ready for delivery

AND

"Tiny Ballerina"

oil on board,

"3 1/2 x 8"

This is my small ( I should say SO tiny for me!!) painting for the day. Love the colorful tutu.

AND my big news...

"The Stare"

oil on canvas, 24" x 36"

Winner!

SOLD

This piece, I just found out, won Second Place at the Sequim International Juried Art Show, right behind best of show (which was a beautiful wire sculpture.) I am so excited to have this piece recognized, especially as it took considerable time this year to complete and I was painting in the old world technique which is relatively new to me. Thank you to the Juror and all the people involved in the show up there!! I am deeply honored.

"Full Bloom"

"Full Bloom"

oil on board, 10" x 8"

SOLD

My neighbor brought over the largest bunch of fresh lilacs from his 80 year old lilac bushes today. It is not my usual subject matter but they were begging to be painted. I'm not sure I did them justice as they are stunning in person!

"Happy Buddha" and "Tilly II" and THANKS

"Happy Buddha"

oil on board, 10" x 8"

SOLD

I have this really wide ornate gold frame that I found not too long ago and I've had it in my mind to paint a happy or laughing Buddha that would poke a bit of fun at the seriousness of the frame. This little statue is just perfect! It was truly fun to paint with all the different colors and shine on the metal. I may try more versions...

"Tilly II"

oil on board, 8" x 8"

SOLD

My first version of my friend's dog Tilly sold before she got to see the painting so I painted another one for her. She was still smiling at me!

And THANKS to all the wonderful friends and patrons who came and my made open studio show a terrific success! I truly appreciate you all making the trip to Vashon and supporting the arts on our beautiful island!

Be sure to look for me at the Bellevue ArtsFair in Bellevue, WA on July 29, 30, 31.

Click here for more info.!

Chickens on the Porch

"Chickens on the Porch"

oil on board, 12"x 6"

SOLD

Sold most of my chicken paintings this weekend so I am back at it! Yeah for chickens!

Stewart Kershaw Study 2

Stewart Kershaw Study 2

Working on some different poses. Not an exact likeness but I'm wanting gesture!! More to come...

Studio Tour this weekend and Next!

Come on by! I'd love to see you!

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Study 1 of Stewart Kershaw

Study 1 of Stewart Kershaw

oil on board, 8"x 8"

I am going to be working on a portrait of my friend and very well known and beloved conductor Stewart Kershaw. His list of accomplishments is incredible and I had the great opportunity to play under him for many years during his tenure with the Pacific Northwest Ballet Orchestra and the Auburn Symphony. He graciously has allowed me to photograph him conducting so my portrait could be in action and then will be sitting for me from life as I work on the piece. I'm starting the process with a few small studies to get the my ideas flowing for the perfect pose. It is a point of reference from the orchestra that I remember and this is how I want to paint him.

In this pose, he is conducting a most somber and quiet part of one of Mahler's songs for tenor and orchestra. I love the gesture of his hand and the weight of his expression. More to come.