More Flowers!

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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"

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Portrait of Roxy

Portrait of Roxy

oil on board, 8" x 10"

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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!

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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"
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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!

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"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"

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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"

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

"Amy"

"Amy"

oil on board, 6" x 6"

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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"
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"Evening Glow"

"Evening Glow"

oil on board, 8" x 10"

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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!

"Coming to Town"

"Coming to Town" 

oil on board, 6" x 6"

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Had to do it. I've never painted a Santa before. We're getting in the spirit over here!

"Spotted"

"Spotted"

oil on board, 5" x 5"

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Beauty has its dark side. I love that these grow in our area but I make sure to keep some distance as they are poisonous. They are stunning though...

"Big Red"

"Big Red"

oil on board, 5" x 5"

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Big Red has moved on to a farm with 25 hens and one happy camper. I hear he is doing a great job of protecting them from eagles. He has glorious colors!

"Joyfully Bursting Through"

 "Joyfully Bursting Through"

oil on board, 4" x 4"

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Big name for a small painting. I know. This is from a forest near me in Agren park and one day during soccer practice the sun just burst through the tall trees changing all the light around the area. It was spectacular. It really warrants a large canvas. Maybe soon.

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Chester and Branagh

"Chester"

oil on board, 11" x 14"

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"Branagh"

oil on board, 11" x 14"

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I've been working on this pair of commissions for a bit now and might be finished (pending approval of the owners!). What a sweet pair of dogs! I really enjoyed working on these two. 

I'm finally in my new studio and am loving to have more space. The Studio Art Tour is next weekend and the following weekend and then I am looking forward to painting some new large format pieces.

"Branagh"

"Branagh"

oil on board, 11"x14"

Working on a commission and this is my first try. She is such a cute terrier! There will be more to come along with her companion Chester. I love animal faces! Not quite finished but I have to let it dry before I can add the final details.

"Bright Eyes"

"Bright Eyes" study

oil on board, 5" x 7"

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There are so many colors in the human face when you look closely! I may add a layer of softer colors over this to get the sweeter look of this baby but I love the brightness of the eyes. 

"Cornered"

"Cornered"

oil on board, 8"x 10"

It's hard for me to avoid painting cats when I get down to business working on daily paintings. This is Lilly hanging out by the heater. Different day, different mood.

"Busy Bee"

"Busy Bee"

oil on board, 8" x 8"

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I don't know where the time has gone but I have been feeling exactly like this bee... busy, busy, busy. My show at ArtsWest will have a reception this week but other than that my life has been taken over by the needs of children, parties at school, auctions, birthdays, and Halloween. It's always the craziest 2 weeks for me each year. So, I'm glad to get the chance to paint today. I find it hard to be creative with out some moments of quiet. I should be in my new, bigger studio by the end of the month in time for the Vashon Art Studio tour with friends Laura Strand Whitmore and Diane Fox.