First Light

8x8

oil on linen panel

Repeating the sunflowers to practice capturing the light effect.  I think I represented it better in this one.  It's amazing how much the values may need to be adjusted once the background colors go in.

Catchin' Rays

6x6

oil on linen panel

I used dramatic lighting to capture the illusion of light shining on and coming through the petals.

Turn Your Face to the Sun

8x10

oil on linen panel

The Maori people have a simple and beautiful proverb about optimism: "Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you." 

Go Your Own Way

11x14

oil on 1 1/2" deep stretched canvas

Getting funky with these abstract flamingos.  I used this photo from morgue files to study it's abstract qualities.  I love all of the large shapes, and really focused on those.  I'm drawn to graphic designs and love to use them in my compositions.  Painted on 1 1/2" deep stretched canvas - no frame needed.

It Makes Me Happy

The buyer of my piece "Earn Your Stripes" was kind enough to send me a picture of the painting framed and hanging in her beautiful home.  I love how she has it displayed!  It really is such a great feeling to have someone share a connection with my work and it is an honor for them to want to live with it in their home.  Thank you Lesley!  

Tomball Art Show - Spring 2019

I'm so honored to bring home three ribbons from the Tomball Art Show.  I met some very talented artists, and I'm looking forward to hanging out with this fine group of individuals!

Fairy Magnolias

20 x 10

oil on 1 1/2" stretched canvas

The lemon scent from these Fairy Magnolias is heavenly.  My studio smells amazing!  This is a larger work for me and is also painted on stretched canvas, so no framing required.