"Abby"

"Abby"

oil on board, 6"x 6"
SOLD

What a sweet face!

"Cold Feet"

"Cold Feet"

oil on board, 5" x 7"

SOLD

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"

SOLD

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"

SOLD

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"

SOLD

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"

SOLD

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"

SOLD

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"

SOLD

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"

SOLD

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"

SOLD

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"

SOLD

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.

Vashon Art Studio Tour!!

Chester and Branagh

"Chester"

oil on board, 11" x 14"

SOLD

"Branagh"

oil on board, 11" x 14"

(finished)
SOLD

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"

SOLD

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"

SOLD

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.

ArtsWest Show Open!

"Crusty Loaf"

"Crusty Loaf"

oil on canvas, 24" x 30"

SOLD

Just finished this (mostly) with a few details to go as it dries. There is more contrast in the background and below the bread but I need to photograph it again for more of it to show...

"This Little Piggy Stayed Home"

"This Little Piggy Stayed Home"

oil on board, 12"x 16"

SOLD

I painted this fellow once before in another pose but I wanted at least one more chance. He really stole my heart as he tried to get my attention but seemed shy all the same. What a beautiful creature!

"Soft"

"Soft"

oil on board, 4" x 4"

SOLD

This is my second painting of this same subject. I bought a few new colors and painted this version with a completely different palette from the set I normally use. I loved some of the new ways to mix colors. More to come.

"Sleep"

"Sleep"

oil on board, 8"x 8"

SOLD

I had a painting that was a big fail, sooo I wiped it off and started putting different colors on it one at a time. This is what came of it. What do you think??

"Madrona"

"Madrona"

oil on board, 5"x 5"

SOLD

Another tiny piece for me while I work steadily on larger pieces... The island has many of these Madronas with their beautiful peeling bark and orange interior. This is just a quick glimpse while we still have days of sun here in the Northwest. We don't see this kind of blue sky forever.

"Wrinkled" WIP

"Wrinkled" WIP

oil on canvas, 22" x 28"

I still have some details and softening to do with this but I'm mostly done. I will post the final product in a day or so...

"Unwrapped"

"Unwrapped"

oil on canvas, 54"x 54"

This piece has been on the easel for a long time and has had many transformations. I didn't like the background colors before. I tend to think the dark brings out the subject better for my purposes. This was really a lot of work and I'm happy with the outcome. Hopefully this piece will be part of my show at the Artswest Gallery in November and December in West Seattle. It should be a great show!

"Whiskers"

"Whiskers"

oil on board 5" x 5"

SOLD

These are some of my favorite colors to paint. This is my cat Bob spending the afternoon soaking up warmth from the window.

"Things Are Looking Up"

"Things Are Looking Up"

oil on board, 2.5"x 3.5"

SOLD

We went to the Puyallup Fair last week and enjoyed seeing all the animals so much. This beautiful goose wasn't so sure about us and watched for a while before venturing closer. I haven't painted many works this tiny but I really enjoyed this one.

Opening Friday!

Hope you can join me!