Blog — Colorful Paintings

Before I go out on walks I like to ask God to help me not miss the simple beauty around me. I love flowers. I really love painting flowers. It was an afternoon walk when I saw this beauty growing in my neighbor’s front yard. I loved the composition but the lighting was not right. It was the wrong time...

It had been months since I last painted. I was recovering from shoulder surgery.  I was excited to head out on a long walk early in the morning. The sun was beginning to dawn. I call this time of day "twinkle time." The lighting was extraordinary. As I was walking along the sidewalk something inside me had me turn around...

This is Buster. He is the first bear portrait I painted. Look at the texture in his fur. Do you see the subtle greens, grays and blues? There's a softness to him. I can see him displayed in a child's room. Can you? The blue background frames his face and adds a sense of calmness. These art prints are adorable....

  This painting was inspired by a dream. I saw a woman, a strong soldier. She was taking care of those around her. The scene was foreboding. She was needed. The dream was so real to me that I woke up wanting to paint the woman. This woman has the character to do what is right despite the obstacles. Mission...

This is a miniature oil painting. Panel size 7"H x 5"W x .25"D - the perfect size for your bedroom, bathroom or office. This piece would look lovely on a table easel. It was painting day. Yeah!! Early that morning I went out to my back garden and spent time under my patio enjoying the morning sunshine. After breakfast I...