"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.

The Dreamer

15 x 11   watercolor    $95.00

What is she thinking about?  The wind is sculpting her hair, tangling it and bringing new scent to her nostrils while she muses about the little chipmunks she viewed today. She is like a chipmunk she thinks.  She is swift, she is curious, has a Mona Lisa smile, and sometimes she is afraid to come out of her room.  But not today.  Do you know why?

Sentinal

9" x 12"   watercolor  $250.00

My aunt Claudine had Irish Setter show dogs.  This Irish Setter reminded me of her.  The fun part is that when we used to visit her,  this "show dog" was her baby and would sit on her lap while she knitted.  His front legs would be on the floor.  My aunt was, artistic, and talented and her meals were always delicious.

She believed in me and taught me to knit when I was 8 years old when everyone else thought I could not learn how.

The Biggest Sunflower

9" x 12"  watercolor  $150.00

I set up a demo for my students, and am certain that I enjoyedd it as much or more than they did.  After they left, I decided that the bottomwas too plain, so I added some lace.  The flower was enormous and I probably should have given it a larger vase.

Colorado Grackle Morning

6" x 6"  watercolor   $90.00  

Permission to paint this grackle came from my friend Jim Bensberg.  He takes great photos.  

I wasn't certain what type of bird he was until I looked up blackbirds.  His wings resemble irridescent butterfly wings and his feathers shine in a bluish glow. Soak in the sun, Mr. Grackle!

Aiden

 

6" x 6"   watercolor  $50.00

Aiden is the handsome, adorable 11 year old son of Jones LeFae.  Jones is an archeologist and  is my son's fiance'.

Aiden is very cerebral and very sweet.  Aiden is fun and funny.  He hangs out with Jack, my son, loves animals and onions and is an excellent student who plays soccer and enjoys the computer.  I know he has a fantastic future.

Meilyn Day 29 of the 30 day challenge

6" x 6"  watercolor    $70.00

When this little cutie came to live at 11 months of age,  from China, with our son and his wife, we had no idea of her potential.  Meilyn's greatest desire and all her efforts go into being a professional ballet dancer. She works many grueling hours a day perfecting that goal.  She is home schooled  and taking honors classes, and is also a joyful, grounded young woman every minute of every day.  Another granddaughter that is completely bathed in our love. 

Butterfly Ears Day 27 of the 30 day challenge

6" x 6"    watercoolor    $70.00

Kahlua is deliciously tiny, but has a substantial personality and ears! She makes certain that the house is safe, that her food is not bothered, and that she gets plenty of rest. Her humans coddle her and her brother and cannot imagine life without her.

Yellow Slicker Day 26 of the 30 day challenge

8.5" x 10"  watercolor  $200.00

At the Garden of the gods Visitor center this handsome man in a yellow slicker was helping people find their way around.  It was a rainy day and all the colors of the rocks and foliage were soft foggy colors except for this tall rock of a guy.  He brightened the day.

Krystal's Eyes day 24 of the 30 day challenge

6" x 6"   watercolor  SOLD

Krystal is my first granddaughter.  She is now 27 years old and and actress in Hollywood.  When she was a baby she had enormous brown eyes and a tiny face.  She was always curious, loved to be the center of attention, and we loved giving it.  Krystal is so humorous.  She imitates anyone she meets and exaggerates their speech, colloquialisms, and mannerisms.  She is quite sharp witted and sarcastic, diminutive, adorable and has a monumental heart.  She has gone through some tough times in her short life, but is able to elevate those times to humor.  I respect and love  her so much and am so impressed by her massive courage. 
and I just adore her and never get enough time with her.

Babe in the Leaves day 23 of the 30 day challenge.

6" x 6"  watercolor   $50.00

My second attempt at this little blond head.  I made her face larger, (better for my  eyesight), and put less shadow on her face.  It is better I believe, and I won't paint it again real soon, but I so enjoyed getting her to look like a baby, that I probably will do her another day.  Thank you Nancy Wylie for loaning me your granddaughter's photo!

Taylor In Sunshine

6" x 6"  watercolor SOLD

I had to depict Taylor in sunshine because that is her personality!  She is the most lighthearted, gentle, cheerful granddaughter who knows how to listen, prepares great food, is and supportive when you need help. She contributes to her basketball team and swimming as well.  Taylor does have  a serious competitive, creative  side, but would rather hang out with family and friends and bring comfort where needed.  I love to relax with this fun girl!

Sam the Man Day 20 of the 30 day challenge

6" x 6"  watercolor  SOLD

My handsome grandson Sam is no longer a child.  He is making decisions about school, friends,  and life.  He is a hard worker, loves to be funny, to tease, and is an extremely caring person with a warm and gentle personality.  He is athletic, strong, loves to climb and is daring.  I  love him so much.  When I make paintings of my loved ones, it is as if they were once again babies, and I can look closely into those beautiful eyes, almost smell the baby sweetness, and dream about a safe and productive future for them.

Dandy Girl Day 19 of the 30 day challenge

6" x 6"   watercolor   $50.00

The name, "dandelion" is a mispronunciation of the French name dent de lion, which translates to “tooth of the lion”.  This refers to the dandelion’s leaves which are serrated and look much like teeth.
When dandelions turn to fluff, however, children, animals and wind can take credit for spreading their lovely seeds which are so expertly sandwiched into the base of the stem.  I always marvel at seed heads and seed pods.  Take them apart yourself and you will find that they are ever so perfectly tucked in and ready for us to spread them into our garden.  Amazing!

Girl Picking Grapes Day 18 of the 30 day challenge

6" x 6"  watercolor    $60.00

Selecting succulent grapes from the vine for her family, in Tuscany, Italy, on the Pevina farm, she not only looks for that particular color and size, she checks the fragrance and taste.  How amazing that so much  ado has been made about grapes and healthy vines.  We all know that apart from the vine, our branches will not bear good fruit.  I am now finished with day 18.    I am happy.

Whose Child is This? Dy 17 of the 30 day challenge

9" x 11"  watercolor   SOLD

This beautiful young lady has a special place in my heart.  Can anyone guess who she is?

Seagull's Silver Spoon

11" x 14"    watercolor    $145.00

Mr. Seagull found a silver spoon left on the beach by picnickers and boy is he protecting it.  I wonder if he will be having a bowl of cereal in the morning?  Or maybe he will be digging a cavern with it like I used to try to do so I could hide from everyone and store my precious marbles?  He could even be making fish soup for dinner and now he can eat it in style!

Strawberry Feast

14" x 15"  watercolor   still life   $325.00  matted and framed

On the huge, gorgeous, burl table made by my Father, fruits, napkins, and flowers reflect his love of nature and most especially the grain in wood.  My Father was a lover who loved my Mother.  He grew up the youngest with 7 sisters who adored him.  He had a great sense of humor, was always curious and had the ability to put anything together, including houses, cabinets and my clothing with no patterns.  I miss him.

"Watercall"

22'" x 30"  w/c original   $1500.00

Water spills down the rocks, splashing and splattering freshness and calling noisily. 
The fragrance is scintillating because of it's cleanness.   The sight of it is invigorating.  Water is life giving.  Water can also destroy.  Moving water gets rid of debris and pushes things out of its way.  It comes from the sky, distributes the millions of droplets into ponds, crevasses, oceans, fields, and roots, and then evaporates back into the sky after feeding and nourishing  every living thing in its path. What a delicious mystery.

Joy To the World

10" x 8"  watercolor on Arches 140# paper    $150.00  matted and framed

Just between you and I.....

Even though I see snow and shadows outside today, I feel silken poppies and blue vapor.  Something in the chilly sun filled atmosphere plays on my senses.  It's cold!  Brrrry even.  But it's bight and cheerful too, announcing joy,  and it makes me feel like singing Christmas carols. 

So I will! 

 Remember in grade school how we learned "Silent Night",  "Joy to the World", and "Oh Come All Ye Faithful"?  Those songs are embedded in my brain and forever give me hope for you and for everyone.