Plentiful Petunias - SOLD

Watercolor on 300 lb Rough Paper image size 17" x 8" Sold at $30.00 plus shipping A watercolor of the petunias from my Mom's back yard, started a few years back, and now finished. Petunias, lots of petunias. Thanks for looking.

Swain's Lock Two - SOLD

Swain's Lock Two Oil on Canvas board 12" x 16" Sold at $40.00 plus shipping. Working from a photo taken at the spot where I was painting en plein air, I've tried for the shine of the water here, and the feel of the day. The sun was popping through now and then, but there was still a nudge in the air to keep your jacket on. Thanks for looking.

Eastern Shore June - SOLD

Oil on Canvas board 8" x 10" Sold at $40.00 plus shipping. In the way of anniversaries, I have been painting seriously since last June (of 2006.) I took a weekend workshop on the Eastern Shore of Maryland under Bethanne Kinsella Cople, and we painted and watched her demonstrations for the entire weekend. It was wonderful. This little painting is from one of the photos I took of the spot where I was working, and oh, the difference in my results between that first painting and this one. I'm happy with the improvement and it is good to stop once in awhile, looking back to see how far you've come. Mostly we look forward to the places we want to be, but to see progress is a good thing. Isn't this a sweet little piece? Thanks for looking.

Pine Lake - SOLD

Pine Lake

Oil on Stretched Canvas

24" x 24"

Sold at $80.00.

The pines picked up a little glare in this photo, they are darker in the painting. It was nice to use big brushes and spread out today on a larger canvas. I also got into a gray and lavender colored sky, which was fun. I really like this one, and would love to sell it to one of my local customers for pick up. I think the shipping is going to be expensive. However, if you are willing to cover shipping costs, I will be glad to send it out as well. Thanks for looking.

Water and Trees Study - SOLD

Water and Trees Study Oil on Stretched Canvas 9" x 12" Sold as Study at $30.00 plus shipping. Working from a variety of sources, studying other painters I admire, and trying to understand what they do, this is a hodgepodge, made-up scene. Credit to Bethanne Kinsella Cople and Ed Cooper, whose work I am studying. Also trying to steer a little away from the olive green and use more Viridian and blues in this piece. Thanks for looking.

Large Iris Watercolor - SOLD

Large Pink Iris Watercolor on 300 lb. Rough Arches Paper 15" x 18" Suggested Cropped Size, Second Photo: 12" x 15" Sold at $40.00 plus shipping. This watercolor was destined for the trash pile of old projects in calligraphy and watercolors, but when I took another look, I thought...hmm, maybe cropped it would be okay. And I do think the cropped version looks better. However, I'll ship it as is, and let the buyer decide. The blue is a series of glazes to get the intensity of darks. Thanks for looking.

Tree Study with Brook - SOLD

Tree Study with Brook 12" x 12" Oil on Stretched Canvas Sold at $20.00 plus shipping. Another study for practicing trees and foliage. This one is simply a made up place, with a little brook meandering through the fields. I think the trees are slowly getting better, but I'm not there yet by a long shot. Thanks for looking.

Tree Study After Libby Tolley - NFS

Tree Study After Libbey Tolley 12" x 12" Oil on Stretched Canvas Not For Sale Claimed as free. I so admire Elizabeth (Libby) Tolley, a wonderful California painter who does the most incredible landscapes, full of such light and atmosphere. In trying to work on trees, I copied from her painting, here: http://www.libbytolley.com/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=Elizabeth-Tolley-One-Woman-Show-November-12%2C-2005-Vault-Gallery-%2C-Cambria-CA&id=aay And because it's a copy, and I'm giving credit, it cannot be sold for profit. So if you happen to like it, it's up for grabs. I'm asking for $20.00 to ship it and replace the canvas. Thanks for looking. If you go to her site, spend some time there, she has just exquisite work!

Tree Study - SOLD

Tree Study Oil on Stretched Canvas 11" x 14" Sold at $30.00 plus $15.00 shipping. It's dawning on me lately that I don't know how to paint trees. I know, you'd think that would be so easy. But to depict the leaves in masses, groupings with shadow, reflected light, highlights and subtle differences in green tones...well, I need to study how other painters do it. On this study, I painted the trees first, trying to get them right. It's closer, but not quite there yet. Thanks for looking.

Monday Painter - SOLD

Monday Painter

Oil on Stretched Canvas

11" x 14"

Sold at $50.00 plus shipping.

See the little guy under the tree? He's loving life. What could be better than enjoying the wonderful outdoors, sitting on a stool, painting Nature's beauty, absorbed in your work, and listening to the wonderful outdoor sounds by the side of a lake? Thanks for looking.

Creek Suncatchers - SOLD

Creek Suncatchers

Oil on Stretched Canvas

11" x 14"

Sold at $50.00 plus shipping.

Painting as a reward in the evening, for a good day's packing efforts. This one is done with brushes as a base, and then palette knife work over top. Done from a photo taken in Hillandale, Maryland a summer or two ago. I am always drawn to sparkling water in sunshine. Thanks for looking.

Swain's Lock - SOLD

Swain's Lock, Potomac, MD Oil on Canvas board 12" x 16" Plein Air painting, sold at $50.00 plus shipping. The Yahoo group of Montgomery County Plein Air painters was going out today, and it was so pretty out that I decided to join them. Swain's Lock is part of the C&O canal system that runs along the Potomac, and oh, it was so nice to be out. There was a beautiful heron, and lots of geese honking, so nice that I was in short sleeves for awhile. Sunshine, YES! This is a bit of a rough and tumble painting, trying to capture the silvery quality of the water and the wonderful green reflections. Thanks for looking.

Red Plums - SOLD

Red Plums Oil on Canvas board 8" x 10" Sold at $50.00 plus shipping. I wanted to try a little less color, so I kept the plate, background and shadows very neutral in this one. I think it really showcases the plum colors. I want to let everyone know that for the next couple of weeks I will not be posting daily. I'll still be painting, and will post sporadically, but my main focus will be on packing to move, and sending off the paintings that have sold as they dry. Thanks for your patience.

Brookside Cottage - SOLD

Brookside Cottage, Amherst Massachusetts

Watercolor on 300 lb Cold Press Strathmore Gemini

9.5" x 12.5"

Sold at $30.00 plus shipping

My friend Barbara will recognize this little cottage, which is tucked into the woods along a path through Amethyst Brook conversation area, just a charming little house. I took photos on my last visit there, walking with B, and have always intended to do a small painting. I had to do this twice to get a decent watercolor. They are tricky and always have a mind of their own. Thanks for looking.

Country Walking - SOLD

Country Walking Oil on Canvas board Palette Knife Painting, 8" x 10" Sold at $40.00 plus shipping. Using up the paint on my palette, this is just an imaginary place, lots of color and light. Thanks for looking.

Vine Tomatoes - SOLD

Vine Tomatoes

6" x 8"

Oil on Canvas board

Sold at $40.00 plus shipping.

I decided on a small painting today, so I'd have a little more time for other things. And it looks like maybe BLT's for lunch tomorrow, if I don't decide to try these guys again. Thanks for looking.

Morning Silhouettes - SOLD

Morning Silhouettes

Oil on Stretched Canvas

11" x 14"

Sold at $50.00 plus shipping.

Another comparison painting, done from the same photo as the watercolor from a few days ago. Again, more control and forgiveness, but less transparency and magic. I do like the colors here very much, and the feel of the light just catching the clouds and trees. Thanks for looking.

Sweet Lady

Today I attempted a person. Something I have been shying away from for awhile, except in drawing. But this sweet, dear lady was kind enough to allow me a photo last summer in front of the Dutch Market in Burtonsville. I loved the hat, and the little fanny pack. She was very classy, white stockings, sandals, a nice floral skirt. So here she is, and I do want to paint her again. The face was the hardest part, and although it doesn't look exactly like her, I did get her pleasant expression. Detail of her face included. Thanks for looking. Oil on Gessoed Masonite 13.5" x 14" Available at $75.00 plus shipping.

Cabbage Two - SOLD

Cabbage Two

Oil on Canvas board

10" x 12"

Sold at $50.00 plus shipping.

Another version of the cabbage. This one on a white plate to cast a shadow.

Thanks for looking.

Cabbage - SOLD

Cabbage Oil on Canvas board 10" x 12" Sold at $50.00 plus shipping. This one was so much fun to paint, I really almost didn't want to call it done. Thanks for looking.