Rosa Albus

One of my favorite local gardens is the Old Rose Garden at the historic Ben Lomond House. In May the old rose collection is in its glory surrounded by peonies, white trellises and the dappled shade of the nearby trees. I know this hallowed spot will serve as my muse for many more paintings! The […]

The Country Way

@ 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

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

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 […]

White Pitcher with Apple

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 […]