The Old Country

This was very complicated. It was one of the paintings I put aside for the better part of a year and then resurrected it. It's better to wait until the creative spirit moves you!

Stone Vase With Cherries

This painting was completed in Dee Macy's class and I'm pretty happy with the outcome.

Still Life With Apple Blossoms

I set up this still life with "options" in mind. Every student in the class chose to do a portion of this set up. I was the only one who did the whole thing. Sissy Blakslee won an award when she entered her version of this painting in the Small Works Show at The Bonita Art League this month. Yay Sis!

Poppies

We had so much fun painting these poppies! And they do "pop", don't they?!

Reds and Lemons

This study was set up in my Monday morning painting class by Chris Hodapp and Barb Worden. The conversation was all about the striped fabric in the back.

Spray Rosebuds & Pomegrantes

This oil was a study while painting with a student. I wanted to focus on the traveling light.

Village Walk Bridge

This painting was done last year and it makes me want to paint outdoors more! Village Walk is beautiful!