Blog — Oil Paintings

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 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...

One of my favorite holidays is fast approaching. It's almost Independence Day, the day we celebrate and commemorate the Declaration of Independence of the United States of America. 🇺🇸 There's something very special about this holiday. I love how the day begins with parades. Families gather together at parks and backyards to enjoy their favorite tasty treats. The end of...

This blog post is all about my computer "Go To" person. I call him TSW, my Technical Support Wizard. 🧙‍♂️ There's so much to learn when you want to sell art online! With him I have the computer skills to create and maintain an online presence. He's always there for me. A few weeks ago my Wifi was acting up...