Painting on wood

I'm trying something new.  Painting on wood and letting the grain show through as the background.
Interesting process. Untitled on 9 x 12 on Birch cradles.  Must remember to paint varnish the same direction as the wood grain.
The orchids are on 14 x 11 wood panels.  These are the last of the first group.  At the moment I'm choosing this frame.  Of course, I may always change my mind before I get it to the gallery.

New Cards at the Schack Art Center

Here are my New Cards now available at the Schack Art Center in Everett. 

Of course if you're on Whidbey you can always find them at Artworks Gallery in Greenbank.

Thought the birds would be nice for spring.