Out On a LImb

11" x 14"  watercolor on 140 # Kilamanjaro paper   $195.00

Oh those sweet spring blossoms with breezes whisking by
 and birdies sing and stop for a look around
as they whisk their signaling tails.

3 Sparrows

8.5" x 15"  watercolor on 140# arches paper    SOLD

From a lovely photo posted on Dream, Love, Paint. 

"The Phantom"

 

watercolor on 140# paper    $650.00 framed and matted

Mysterious dance in the moonlight.

She dances away and the phantom follows her...he with half a mask and she escaping from his spell.

Refreshing, Sparkling Waterfall

18" x 18"    watercolor      $10000.00 framed and matted

I have entered 3 waterfalls into the PPWS international Watermedia today.
They are all from the Rocky Mountains from photos I have taken and converted into paintings .  Yet when I look at the paintings from children's imaginations, I feel stilted and uncreative.  My work comes from seeing something and more or less copying it.  Children's work is freeing and delightful, colorful and imaginative.Their work comes totally from the heart.  Can I attain to that?  I sure hope so.  Hmmm....think like a child, think like a child.

Waterstone

14" x 11"  watercolor  $399.00

Frozen waterfalls and softly falling snowflakes.  Time and growth ceases.
The woods are listening and groaning, pondering as Mary did the ancient seeds that are to become new life in the spring.  For now we can breathe the nippy frost and be refreshed in the mintiness.

Bathed In Light

6" x 6"   watercolor      $50.00

I asked Nancy Wylie for permission to paint her precious granddaughter.  She graciously said "yes".  This is my first renditions of this little one, however I don't feel I captured the innocence.  But I did capture the light, which was important to me.  It seemed that no matter how many times I layered color on the face it wasn't dark enough  Now it may be too dark.  Oh well.  It was worth the try and loved the exciting process.  Maybe I will take one more stab at it.

The Assessment...lavender and flax

9.5" x 7"    watercolor      $45.00  
The image in the mirror reflects her silken skin and somber eyes.  She wonders if she has added too many silk flowers  and if this look is appropriate for schoolteacher, Ann, of Avonlea.  Adjusting the neckline and fretting with her magical image, she assesses that it is "just right" and the school play will go on. 

Profiling Periwinkle and Ivory Day 6 of the 30 day challenge

6" x 6"  watercolor   sold

  A ballerina's  perfect bun is difficult to achieve.   If you have a blonde ballerina in your household maybe this would be the perfect gift.  I am trying a myriad of color combos in my 30 day challenge.  It will be auctioned starting at $15.00 on daily paintworks.com. 

Profiling Chestnut and Mulberry Day 5 of the 30 day challenge

6" x 6"  watercolor    $35.00  

Yesterday got lost around the corner, so today I have done two small paintings for day 5 and day 6.  I chose smaller simpler subjects this time and a wet on wet charming color study so that I could stay loose.  Much less stressful and much more delightful!

A Fair Exchange! Day 4 of the 30 day challenge

11" x 14"    watercolor and colored pencil  GIFTED

So if sunglasses are a statement as well as protecting your eyes, these two good buddies always goad one another into some sort of silliness.  I think they look absolutely stunning in their original eyewear par excellance!  Oh Yeah baby!

Furniture Climber

11" x 14"   watercolor and colored pencil     SOLD

Furniture Climber Day 3 of the 30 day challenge
Remind me to never paint this small again as I cannot see properly to do it. Took longer than necessary for sure!
 I photographed this with indoor lighting. It is not as yellow as this. I could not resist the climbers liveliness. Everything about her said sweetness. She was back lit, so the shadows on her face were pretty dark.

Yellow Braids...Day 2 of the 30 day challenge

12" x 9"  watercolor   $135.00

Young ladies love to create their own style, whether it is bohemian, classic,  ultra feminine,  beachy,
cosplay, dramatic, culture or country.  I am enamored with their delicate features, beautiful skin, eyes that sparkle and hair that can be tossed, straight, curly, short, braided or buned.  I adore their spunk, their desires, their strengths and poise.

"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.

Enameled Chair

114" x 11"  watercolor   $65.00  

I am nearly a century old.  Generals, and priests have sat here.  Grandmas, and grandpas, moms and dads, kids and babies have sat here to tie shoes, to eat meals, to read, to dream, to cry.  I am not ordinary.  Books and important papers have been stacked on my seat as well as dirty garden shears and pots.  My skin is thick with coats of enamel, but I have many memories.  Beside the linen and lace curtains in this warm colored peeling room I happily save a space for the unseen guest to rest.

Chair With Eggs

29" x 21"  watercolor   chair   still life  SOLD!

The old rocker sits with a few eggs plucked from under the hens soft warm body.  The eggs are  cleaned and placed in a white napkin.  The simpler the treat the more valuable for nourishment.  Our eyes first feast on the beauty and then we prepare to consume the provision of cooked fresh eggs.

Nose to Nose

7" x 10"     watercolor and ink   sheep   animals    $45.00

The meadow is a pleasant place to graze.  The sheep have no fear, for they know the shepherd watches them from afar and will protect them and give his life for them.

Watermelon Chunks

11" x 14"  watercolor  still life  watermelon  $65.00

All I can think of when I see chunks of ruby red melon is the slurp factor, and chin drips.  Summer means relaxing and leaving cares behind, delighting in the sounds, shapes, fragrance and color provided by old sol.

Stunning Snowscape

11" x 14"   watercolor   SOLD

Rising mountains, blanketed boulders and glacier stream melt numb the nose. 

Snow takes prisoner the land just for awhile and then is sucked up to nourish seasonal newness.

Sugar Sherbet Snowfall

11 " x 14"  watercolor      $100.00

Some time ago I had seen the sun shining through the evening clouds with the brushy limbs and the ancient  tree stumps at the bottom of the trunks and always thought I should paint that scene.  When my students wanted to learn snow, I remembered the scene and thought, why paint blue snow?  Let's get creative.  I had so much fun planning this peaceful painting.  I let the spirit of the painting come through, and challenged and delighted myself.  Notice the repetition of shapes and colors.  What would we do without repetition?  Just think of our cells, the grass, bricks and hair.  How about learning?  Repetition is sooo important.