Naturally Inspired by the Sea

From beginning to end, this painting bewitched me.  I loved every minute of the detail, the waves, the colors and the serenity it brings.  Even though I a not a swimmer, the sea is calming and beautifully brilliant, a place I love to visit with family and an influence I compare with the Holy Spirit.

"Contemplation" Day 1 of the 30 day challenge

6" x 6"  watercolor   $35.00

A bit of curly hair and a longing stare, makes one wonder if Sonja is sad or just thoughtful.

Owls New Blue Tights

111" x 14"   watercolor   $145.00

Baby owl curiously considers her new blue tights.  She wonders if anyone else besides herself likes them.  She is a bit unsure.  She wants your advice.

Maybe tomorrow she will wear purple or pink.

Rocky Mountains Beautiful Layers

10" x 14"  watercolor  $150.00

Rushing Waters are going somewhere splashing, dashing and sparkling over rocks that dominate the mountain.  

Refreshing every moment with centuries of memories which we have never encountered until today.  It is one of the oldest blessings.  Water baptizes, cleanses, quenches, and nourishes every cell in beautiful layers.  I am in awe of the life it gives coming from the clouds to the earth.  My soul, my eyes  and my body drink it in.

Crash and Flow

5" x 7"  watercolor   $40.00

Lapping and climbing at the edge of mossy rocks, the water composes its own melody of crash and flow, whoosh and  play, hide and seek and back wash.  Steadily surprising us,we adore the game.

Foxey

11" x 15"  watercolor  $50.00

This little Mama lives under our driveway.  She feeds her pups mice and birds and every once in a while we are lucky to see her scampering through the trees.  She doesn't stop often, so we are lucky to catch a glimpse of her.

Paper Hat

11" x 15"   watercolor    $135.00

Paper hats were the hit of the day at the Pioneers Museum last summer.  Children and adults designed, crumpled, banded and wore their new fabulous creations.  

Puzzled

22" x 28"  watercolor   framed   $1250.00.  Finished frame is 35" x 31"  Free Shipping

Hi my cute elves, 

Since it it is almost Christmas, I thought I would write to all of you who are puzzled about what gift to get your loved ones. 

 Did you know that this painting would be perfect for a den or dining room in a log cabin or in a modern green white and turquoise bedroom like mine?    This color scheme is already developed for you.

Just say the word and you can pay by pay pal and I will happily get it beautifully wrapped up in a sturdy box, complete with  padding and sen it to you. I had so much fun putting in all the little surprise puzzle doodles just for you and I know you will love them too.  This painting will be hanging at Cottonwood Gallery in Colorado Springs through January.

What are you waiting for?  

I can also have prints made for you. 

 email me about size  reveille_artiste@yahoo.com  

Springtime Cache

21" x 29"  watercolor matted and framed  $1050.00

How do you know when spring arrives?  Is it the small soft green buds forming on the branches,  or is it the small baby animals that suddenly begin to appear on the landscape?  I have to admit that Spring is my favorite time of the year because of hope...anticipation...delicate colors...play of light...and newness.  I painted these trees, nest and eggs with that thought in my mind.  How do birds do it?  They just get so excited making the nest for their lovers!  How sweet to know that love is in the air everywhere.

"Dandelion Fluff #2"

21" x14"  watercolor    $225.00  unframed

In silence and with a whoosh of air,  dandilion seeds will waft windward.  They are lovely and prolific.  

Dandelion is a French word,  dent-de-lion, meaning "lion's tooth".

Dandilions are also loved by herbalists for their vitamins and tummy cures.  

I just remember as a child making bracelets from the flower and stem and then making a wish and blowing the delicate seed heads that resemble upside down umbrellas.  

"Dandilion Fluff"

21" x 14"  watercolor   $225.00 unframed

In silence and with a breath of air, a dandilion witll waft seeds windward.  They are lovely and prolific.  

Dandelion is a French word,  dent-de-lion, meaning "lion's tooth".

Dandilions are also loved by herbalists for their vitamins and tummy cures.  

I just remember making bracelets from the flower and stem and then making a wish and blowing the delicate seed heads that resemble upside down umbrellas.  

Bear Sitting

10" X 14"  watercolor  $100.00

Mama bear and baby bear relaxing and watching for their next meal.   This is a study for a demo Sunday April 28, 1 - 4 at Bancroft Park in Old Colorado City.  The demo will be slightly different with 3 bears on 24" x 36" canvas in acrylic.   Proceeds from the auction will go to make enhancements to the park.  

There will be 5 demo artists; Jan Oyler, Larry Haught, Dick Williams, Lori Watry and myself all painting.  Come and take your chance to purchase a really nice painting from one of us.  

"Three For Launch"

11" x 14"  watercolor   $70.00  matted

Reflecting on simple peaceful times with family and friends on calm water.

"Red Hot Ruffled Tulip"

8" x 10"  watercolor matted and framed  $125.00

One Easter tulip so beautiful and crisp and satin.  I viewed this from the top and was smitten.  Have you ever been smitten?  Did I drool?  Yes.  Did I swoon?  Yes.  Was I fickle?  Yes.  As the blossom faded and fell, I became less enamored in it, yet each petal still had something velvet about it.  I cut the stem back several times in order to allow the stem to drink.  I thoroughly enjoyed it until the end.

At days end:

“People are like grass;
    their beauty is like a flower in the field.
The grass withers and the flower fades.
²⁵     But the word of the Lord remains forever.”^[f]

"Ocean Song"

8" x 8"  acrylic on canvas board  SOLD

Remember?  Could you hear it?  A big conch shell makes a big roar in a little child's mind.  See the look of wonder and awe, and pleasure in this small beach goer.  Wish I was there again with my toes touching the sand and the sea at the same instant.

"Deer Garden"

18" x 24"  oil framed  $525.00

A creature with the most moist soft eyes, and gentle nature comes to visit my garden nearly every day....only he thinks it is his garden and loves to snuffle and munch.  My husband always says, "Planting deer food?"  I guess I always hope for those gorgeous blossoms that I see in other people's gardens!