Warm Gardenia's

One of the biggest treats I have in Florida in April is my gorgeous Gardenia bush. I probably get a couple hundred blooms within a three week period as long as I control little pests! The fragrance is unbelievably sweet and luscious! It's an easy inspiration for a still life.

Queen's Anne Lace and Ribbon

This painting was inspired by the beautiful Queen's Anne Lace abundant in Vermont's roadsides. The gorgeous Mexican pitcher was a gift from on of my dearest friends. I would really like to try working with natural plants more often. I may never be able to represent them nearly as beautiful as they are created though! 9 x 12" Oil on Wooden Panel

Karen's Nasturtiums

So, sometimes you find an art teacher that you learn and grow from and you are so grateful for the addition to your work. This painting was done when I was studying with Karen Winslow, a superb artist. She really helped me learn the prismatic palette and it is what I paint exclusively with now. Thank you Karen. 9x 12" Oil on Canvas.

Red Rose Study

This loose study allowed me freedom to focus on edges and values and not so much "the item I'm looking at". It was refreshing to paint more spontaneously. My natural inclination is not to paint that way but I feel painting with left AND right brain, or analytical AND creative gives the better result. What do you think? 9  x 12" Oil on linen panel.

Shape Study

I painted this as a demo while teaching a class about different shapes. Oil. 9 x 12"

Wooded Morning

Isn't the north country of New York and Vermont gorgeous?! The lakes and mountains are a painters' paradise. This is another painting from the day my brother Joe and I spent together. 9 x 12" Oil on linen panel.