"Candied" Large

"Candied"

oil on canvas, 24" x 36"

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I finally finished this piece (large version). I might do just a few teeny, tiny touch-ups now that I have it photographed, but I really like how it came out... These apples are so red and shiny, two of my absolute favorite things to paint!

"Marshmallow"

"Marshmallow"

oil on board, 8" x 10"

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I love these kind of moments in the middle of summer. It sure takes a lot of effort to go camping but then it's always worth it for the perfect toasted marshmallow.

"AJ"

"AJ"

oil on board, 6" x 6"

For Amy... Happy Birthday! (AJ is a very lovely Bouvier des Flandres)

"Vashon Clouds"

"Vashon Clouds"

oil on board, 6" x 6"

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I don't often paint landscapes but I couldn't help myself when the evening clouds are this beautiful. 

"Candied Apples"

"Candied Apples"

oil on board, 8" x 10"

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I've been wanting to paint these for a while but it was a challenge just getting my hands on some. Eventually I spent the time to learn to make them from scratch at home. They came out terrific! Now, it will only be okay if we don't pull our teeth out consuming them.

"Couple of Pints"

"Couple of Pints"

oil on board, 11" x 14"

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A hefeweizen and an amber go to a bar... There is a joke in here somewhere. A toast to summer!

"Samson" a study in whites

"Samson"

oil on board, 6" x 6"

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I love the challenge of this all white stunning creature. It was a workout for my brain and I was painting late into the night. I usually don't do that as I can lose my sense of color after dark. I like how this turn out though... Maybe a big painting to come??

Article!

This is me in the local paper, The Beachcomber, in a photo by Liz Sheperd. I don't usually toot my own horn, but Liz wrote a really nice article about me in her Artful Life series this past week. I am truly grateful for kind words from Liz and Pam Ingalls as well. I don't love the limelight in general but this is terrific exposure for my work and my upcoming show in September on the island. Here is a link if you are interested! 

http://www.vashonbeachcomber.com/entertainment/160445735.html

"Bill"

"Bill"

oil on board, 6" x 6"

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This is another try, in a different style of painting. Impressionistic suits this pup better.

How Now Brown Cow ?

"How Now Brown Cow?"

oil on board, 6" x 6"

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This one was just for fun. I love these soft nosy brown cows. They were so friendly and curious.

"Toasty"

"Toasty"

oil on board, 6" x 6"

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His name is not Toasty, but his fur sure is. He loves a warm summer day.  This is Saturn, one of my large orange kitties.

"Twisted"

"Twisted"

oil on board, 6" x 6"

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We've been traveling and are back to work. Kisses are always a favorite. The foil is so fun. I'm working on a huge one as well but I thought I'd toss in a small piece too.