Zany for Zinnias
Posted on August 21, 2018
There is a natural ebb and flow to my garden. I love how it changes as some flowers wither and fade and others pop up with exuberance to replace them. These zinnias are like little fireworks of color and were fun to capture in paint. Zany for Zinnias ● SOLD 12 x 12 inches, oil […]
The Country Way
Posted on January 24, 2017
@ The Byrne Gallery 7 W. Washington Street, Middleburg, Virginia www.byrnegallery.com February 1 – 25, 2017 Opening Saturday, February 4, 2:00 – 5:00 pm A juried show featuring artworks inspired by the country way of life. Renowned bird painter and artist, Robin Hill selected 40 artworks for the exhibit that include 29 artists from Middleburg and […]
Helen’s Sunflowers
Posted on October 2, 2016
Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadows. It’s what the sunflowers do. — Helen Keller These sunflowers from my garden are a little bit of sunshine on a cloudy day! Helen’s Sunflowers ● SOLD (20 x 16 inches, oil on linen)
Corner of My Garden
Posted on July 30, 2016
The artist is the confidant of nature, flowers carry on dialogues with him through the graceful bending of their stems and the harmoniously tinted nuances of their blossoms. Every flower has a cordial word which nature directs towards him. ~Auguste Rodin My garden is a constant source of inspiration and I love how it changes […]
Humility
Posted on June 15, 2016
Humility . . . God’s creations fill me with awe and I am humbled by the fleeting beauty His flowers. The perfection of this delicate white rose was intriguing to paint. Humility ● SOLD (6 x 6 inches, oil on panel)
Belmont, Through the Garden
Posted on January 25, 2016
● SOLD (20 x 16 inches, oil on panel) This painting of Gari Melchers home and garden was juried into the exhibition, Belmont Portrayed and is on view there from January 23 to April 17, 2016. 224 Washington Street Falmouth, Virginia 540-654-1015 www.garimelchers.umw.edu January 23 to April 17, 2016 Opening Reception: January 28 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 […]
White Pitcher with Apple
Posted on September 4, 2015
Iridescent…I was drawn to the sheen of this little pitcher and all of the colors I observed. I think each still life should have a bit of debris to add some interest. The fallen petals remind me how precious and fleeting life is. White Pitcher with Apple Framed Painting: $375 plus Shipping (8 x 10 inches, oil […]
Joy and Gladiola
Posted on August 24, 2015
● SOLD (9 x 14 inches, oil on linen) My garden is a constant source of inspiration. Sometimes I love the simplicity of capturing just the flower, no vase needed.
Peonies and Pewter
Posted on May 17, 2015
● SOLD (11 x 14 inches, oil on panel) Next to roses, peonies are my favorite flowers. They remind me of frilly petticoats and are so fun to capture in oil paint. They bring back memories of my Mother’s garden and thoughts of my childhood home. What is your favorite flower?