The Helpers

This painting

was inspired by a photograph in the 2016 Calendar of Jehovah's Witnesses. The women represent a few of the many volunteers in Dedza, Malawi who worked to build an Assembly Hall where Bible education will be available to the people in that area of the world. I love the explosion of color in their clothing and the beautiful smiles on their faces. 10 x 30" Oil on cotton stretched canvas.

Rosy Dogwoods

I painted this from a photo from an online class I'm taking. I struggle with getting the photograph correct, so this painting has a lot of mystery in it in real life. I'm working on using considerably more paint and purposefully not finishing every part of the painting.14 x 11" Oil on linen panel.

Dino Train

Toys are so challenging to paint, but I usually smile through it all! At open studio, we encourage each other and help when we are having trouble somewhere. I really struggled with the background on this piece, but I'm happy with how this turned out. 9 x 12" oil on linen canvas. $75 Auction DPW

A Daisy A Day

Hmmm, another daisy painting. I just had to try this subject again with a twist. I really like this landscape shape! We don't often see it in a still life but changing shapes helps to keep ideas fresh and when you are trying to paint often, that can be a challenge! 6 x 12" Oil on stretched linen canvas.

The Flutist

I have two beautiful models and this is one of them. Alyssa posed for this painting and it took a while to finish it. It's rather large, 24 x 36".  I can't help myself, I know there is a lot of modern work out there but I love, love, love romantic settings! I really long for a time of unhurried, peaceful days where we can really contemplate the beauty around us.

Shucking Corn Study

I was inspired to paint this from one of our Bible based publications' photograph on families working together. I'm hoping to do a large version of this with a big sky.  This is a little 6 x 12" oil on stretched linen. NFS

Alla Prima Daisies

It's rather challenging to paint white daisies against such a dark background wet onto wet. There was more paint on me than the canvas! A little 10 x 8" oil on stretched cotton canvas. $100 Auction.
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