Last week I took a 3-day workshop on abstracting figures. I've been wanting to really loosen up in my work and have this idea of just slapping on paint, stepping back, and voila, I've created a masterpiece! While I know that's a pipedream, I'd like to work towards it anyway. So, this workshop was exactly … Continue reading Abstract Figures
Category: Oil
Well Hello, Dahlia
A few months ago, my friend posted a beautiful picture of a Dahlia flower on Facebook. To date, I hadn't painted a close-up lone flower – the fear of all that detail – but I have seen many artists accomplish the task beautifully and I felt up for the challenge. What could be more perfect for … Continue reading Well Hello, Dahlia
Volkswagen Beetle
When I was just a baby, we had a Volkswagen Beetle. It was 1970 and side-burns and "Bugs" were in fashion. Of course I don't remember the vehicle, other than seeing it in photographs and hearing that my Dad smashed the front-end not too long after he bought it. I have the small original photograph of the two … Continue reading Volkswagen Beetle
True Love
The finishing touches have finally been applied on the large commission painting for my friends. I am very pleased with the final outcome. I'm hoping they will ♥ it! I'll ship it in a couple of weeks – just in time for the New Year! Since it's not a surprise, I'm sure they won't mind if I share … Continue reading True Love
Baaaaaa
Hello again. It’s been a while since I posted. After my last few paintings for others, I wanted to create something for our home. We have a large yellow-golden wall in the living room that begs for an equally large colorful painting. I like to change up my decorative pictures depending on the season and … Continue reading Baaaaaa
Traditional Ojibwa Girl
This painting was done for my beautiful niece Brianna. She and her sisters are part Cherokee / Ojibwa on their mom’s side. I hope she loves it. I knew going into this, it would be a challenge, but one that I needed to tackle head on (literally and figuratively). I really haven’t painted a face in oils, … Continue reading Traditional Ojibwa Girl
Airbus A380
The Airbus A380 is the world’s largest commercial airplane and my 12-year-old son is obsessed! Now that his “mature” bedroom remodel is complete, I offered to paint a few of his most favorite things to hang on the walls. First up is the Airbus. This double-deck, wide-body, four-engine behemoth began its service in 2007 as part of … Continue reading Airbus A380
Fall Leaf
Maude’s Garage
A couple of years ago our family went on a Michigan vacation to the West side of the state, Ludington to be exact. It’s a great little coastal town on Lake Michigan with neat little shops and restaurants and a wonderful beach. And if you take scenic route M22 up the coast you reach the famous Sleeping Bear Dunes. … Continue reading Maude’s Garage
La Maison Rose
Upon returning from Paris, I decided my first painting from the trip would be the quaint pink house turned bistro at 2 Rue de l’Abreuvoir, Montmartre. I began the painting process in Mid-April and just finished up a couple of weeks ago, taking a hiatus to create the 5th grade promotion video for my sons' class. Because of the … Continue reading La Maison Rose
