Sunday, January 29, 2012

My Mind took a Walk

Memories of last summer, the beautiful foliage, the warmth of the sun, and the birds.


My Mind took a Walk
Collage on canvas
11 x 14

Friday, January 20, 2012

Hello Whidbey

Sitting on the Ferry floating back  to our home on Whidbey Island I notice all the unique ferry shapes and think they might translate to a painting.

Hello Whidbey
Acrylic on canvas
11 x 14

Artists of South Whidbey have chosen this image to use on their Art Education Fund Cards for 2012.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Lagoon at Dawn

A Whidbey Scene inspired by a photograph of a beautiful orange sunset shared by a friend.  
Lagoon at Dawn 
Acrylic painting on canas 
15 x 30

More Small Wonders.


Daisies w/bee
Acrylic on Canvas
5 x 7







After seeing the movie "Queen of the Summer" about colony collapse disorder I very concerned about what we can do to help preserve our the bee population.  I rejoice in every one I see. 


Silver Dragonfly
Acrylic on canvas
5 x 7

This dragonfly lived in our skylights several days last summer. Finally he landed on the tile floor and after taking some photos we carefully carried him outdoors where, after a few minutes, he flew away.



Rose with Ladybug
Acrylic on canvas
5 x 7

 It's been a while but so glad to finish, "Ferry Lights"  an acrylic painting on 16 x 20 canvas.