Great News!: July 23, 2008

One of my paintings, "Swallowtail and Lilac", has been accepted into the Oil Painters of America Western Regional Exhibition which will be held at Devin Galleries in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, from September 12 through October 11!

Lilac & Swallowtail: August 29, 2007

This one is finished! "Lilac & Swallowtail" is a 5"x7" original oil painting on gessoboard. It was completed August 29, 2007. Purchase this painting.

Lilac & Swallowtail: August 27, 2007

I started the lilacs for this swallowtail. This painting is a 5"x7" oil painting on gessoboard. The details need to be added to the flowers and, of course, the butterfly still needs to be done.

Luna Moth: June 16, 2007

When I was a teenager, I was fortunate to watch a luna moth come out of its crysalis. It took quite awhile for its wings to unroll and fill in. It was an unforgettable sight to see that huge moth take flight!

"Luna Moth" was painted June 18 during my art show. It is India ink and acrylic on illustration board. Purchase this painting.

Swallowtail & Lilac: June 6, 2007

Thought I'd try the India ink again. "Swallowtail & Lilac" is a 2.5"x3.5" ACEO painting. It was painted on June 6, 2007, with acrylic and India ink Sold.

Tropical Nymph: June 4, 2007

I have some serious painter's block! Just to try something new, I created this "Tropical Nymph" from magazine clippings and acrylic. I began looking through a magazine with nothing planned. This painting evolved on its own. It was a good exercise for me.

"Tropical Nymph" is a 4"x6" acrylic collage on 140lb. watercolor paper. It was painted June 4, 2006. Purchase this painting.

Spring Laundry: May 10, 2007

I didn't think I'd have time to paint today but I managed to paint this fun little ACEO.

"Spring Laundry" is a 2.5"x3.5" acrylic painting on 140lb. watercolor paper. It was painted May 10, 2007. Sold.