"A Horse, of Course"

"A Horse, of Course"

oil on board, 5" x 7"
SOLD

"With Almonds"

oil on canvas, 36" x 48"

I posted this already but got a better picture of the actual colors this time. It's been hard as it is such a dark piece.

"Big Fellow"

"Big Fellow"

oil on board, 5" x 5"

SOLD

My biggest black cat in the sun with his white toes. 

"Easy Being Green"

"Easy Being Green"

oil on board, 8" x 8"

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Here is one of my favorite frog friends that occasionally hang out in my blackberry bushes. They come for the fruit flies once the berries are on. It's a tree frog no more than an inch. Nature is amazing.

"Coke Can"

"Coke Can"

oil on board, 5"x 7"

SOLD

Always fun to paint these kinds of reflections. I could see doing a large one of these.

"Pink Lemonade"

"Pink Lemonade"

oil on board, 12" x 16"

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What can I say? It's hot for the Northwest and this is just the ticket, pink lemonade with a lime slice. 

"Taking in the View"

"Taking in the View"

oil on board, 6" x 6"

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I'm on a VW roll. Guess I am missing mine. Yes, this is the Grand Tetons in the background. My Dad lives in Wyoming so it's about the other state we get to sometimes. They are sure a sight to behold on a clear day. My very first car was a cherry red VW bug but it didn't have the top down feature. It sure was pretty though...

"With Almonds"

"With Almonds"

oil on canvas, 36" x 48"

I have been working on this for quite some time as it is huge. I see a couple of things I'm going to soften now that that I have it photographed (like the red reflection on the bottom edge!) but I like the overall piece. It was also a bit hard to photograph due to it bing such a dark piece as well. The only way I get to eat one of these in my house is to buy them with almonds as the kids don't like almonds!! More for me.

"Fisher Pond"

"Fisher Pond"

oil on board, 9" x 12"

SOLD

I don't often paint landscapes but I loved the blue sky reflections in this so much... This is a real Vashon landmark!

"Stretch"

"Stretch"

oil on board, 8" x 10"
SOLD

I am a bit low on kitty paintings so I had to add a couple for this show...

"Happy Van"

"Happy Van"

oil on board, 6"x 6"

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I guess I could have also called this "Hippy Van" but it just seemed to be happily on its way down the road, not worrying about speed or anything at all. I miss my bug dearly now that it is summer but it's the winter that kills an old car out here. Maybe I will have another one someday... only if we have a garage too!

"Angry Birds"

"Georgina"

oil on board, 6" x 6"

"Butterscotch"

oil on board, 6" x 6"
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"Gnocchi"

oil on board, 6" x 6"

These three make up my "Angry Birds" trio. They are all hens and are pretty tired of putting up with the rooster. I have seen them all take after him on occasion so thought I would capture the mood. I wish I had a stare that good, it might keep the kids in line!

"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"

SOLD

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"

SOLD

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.

Lots of Paintings!

"Blue Chucks", oil on board, 6" x 6"

"First Egg", oil on board, 6" x 6"
SOLD

"Rainbow Hen", oil on board, 6" x 6"
SOLD

"Bill", oil on board, 6" x 6"
SOLD

Ok, I have been painting... like a mad woman, every single day. Huge projects at school with children and lots of others at home. A few are commissions for people and a few just because, all the while I've been also working on huge pieces for my show in September. I will post those as I finish. One is 95% done but I ran out of white yesterday... Hopefully the school paintings will go up today and I will post some pics when that happens. The kids did an incredible job. There are six 5' x 7' paintings for the lunch room of healthy food!! Whew. I'm a bit tired! Now I will focus all my attentions even more intently on my upcoming show.

"Frosted"

"Frosted"

oil on board, 6" x 6"

SOLD

I realize this is quite out of season... but gingerbread houses have been requested. This felt as if the paint was frosting. It's very squishy and thick. There might be others coming.

"Last Light KVI Beach"

"Last Light KVI Beach"

oil on board, 4" x 4"

SOLD

Getting ready for my Open Studio next weekend from 10 to 5 Saturday and Sunday. The next weekend will be open as well. Come on over to Vashon and see all the terrific art on the Vashon Island Art Studio Tour!! 

Cafe Fiore

"Cafe Fiore"

oil on canvas, 12" x 12"

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This is a real departure for me but this is one of my favorite coffee shops in Seattle. It's up on the hill behind Golden Gardens and is a delight for the quiet neighborhood. It's right up there with Lighthouse Roasters on Phinney Ridge. I love the warm lighting.

"Well Played"

"Well Played"

oil on wood, 6" x 6"

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I did a photo shoot for the cover of a local our local arts magazine a few months ago and was lucky enough to get some lovely shots of this very old cello. Fun to capture the aged wood, especially painting on wood. I think the instrument dated from the 1800's at least!

"Top Side"

oil on canvas, 4" x 6"

Peppers

"Peppers"

oil on canvas, 4" x 6"

Another tiny piece today and off I run to work with students...

Glow

"Glow"

oil on board, 4" x 4"

SOLD

A tiny painting of my cat Bob with his ears all lit up in the sun... I'm starting work on a really big piece as well and continuing my residency at the elementary school with a second set of huge paintings for the cafeteria. Busy, busy, busy.