Summer Flavors

I needed to paint a summer dessert for my challenge group, and I had begun a painting as part of a lesson with some fantastic flowers and a very colorful background. It just looked like it needed some fruit, one of the original summer desserts, so it all pulled together.

Miss Sally

My entry for the April "Girls Just Wanna Paint" challenge. Sally Dean was my subject and I love her colorful paintings...I hope she likes my take on her. This was my 3rd attempt. I won't lie.

Taking Off

I love to fly...most of the time. Every time I see a plane, I wonder where it's going and I dream of travelling again. I almost called this "Cheap Sunglasses," but "Taking Off" made more sense. I painted this for our on-line challege group, "Girls Just Wanna Paint." and the challenge was "Dream."

Artists Who Blog

Kelley MacDonald, Sally Dean, and I will be talking about blogging this Thursday night at the Art Complex in Duxbury, MA. The three of us feature our art through our blogs, but we each have different individual goals and focus in our process. It will be fun, informal, and in a beautiful setting with wonderful art. And it's free.

Little Light

This little 6"x6" painting was for last month's "Girls Just Wanna Paint" Challenge...It's the only time I paint this small, but I have to say, it's been a good experience. Because I'm not accustomed to painting real small sizes, I made my own little challenge up and decided I wouldn't use any small brushes...well, I do start with a large round and I keep with that for the most part. I have used smaller brushes, but not tiny...I just don't want the image to get "uptight..." an easy thing to do.

I have a show of my paintings coming up for the months of January and February at the Paul Pratt Library in Cohasset, MA. If you're in the area, please stop by for the opening which will be Saturday, January 9, 2010 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Would love to see you!

Peace on Earth

Wishing all a beautiful Christmas and happy New Year. For my Christmas Card this year I chose an image of my late grandmother's house where I have many fond memories...