A Perfect Sunshiney Day - SOLD

20" x 16 oil on linen stretched canvas

Yesterday was a wonderful time with family and friends.  I loved seeing all the families celebrating on facebook and all the smiles and happiness shared.  I was thrilled to receive emails and messages from people who received my paintings for Christmas presents.  That makes me so happy to be a part of making someone else happy!  I am amazed at the thoughtfulness of children and husbands who actually sought me out to paint someone special for their gifts.  I am truly thankful.  Today is another beautiful, sunny day and I am ready to varnish - finally the warm weather will help my paintings dry.  

I have met the most wonderful photographer who shares her photos.  Jill Wellington Photography.  This lady is gifted.  She "sees" the best photographs and she shares so much great information for any photographers out there to make their photos even better.  Follow her blog, http://www.jillwellingtonblog.com  for some great tips.  I feel in love with this reference photo from her.  The little girl, the light, the hat, and the mood.  Thank you Jill!

Chalk Art - SOLD

This darling little girl has chalk in her little chubby hands and she is ready to create.  I tried to give the impression of some of her art on the floor.  I love little girls especially with big hats, bubble suits and hot pink shoes.  She makes my heart smile.

Little Lily - SOLD

Recently I painted a little boy on the beach that reminded someone of her little boy when he was that age.  She wanted a painting of her little girl around the same age and this is Lily.  These are on small canvas boards (5" x 7") that are linen and Museum quality made by Raymar.  I love these surfaces but painting on such a small canvas is a real challenge.  However,  for me it enhances my particular impressionistic style because I have no room for little details.  

Pokka Dots, Prayers and Angel Wings

Well this little angel has been running around my studio today in my mind and I finally got her on the canvas. 

Christmas Angel - SOLD

Sometime I am drawn to a reference photo in such a way that I feel compelled to paint it.  Even when I have several Christmas commissions to complete and I am dedicated to doing that.  I saw this photo on Pixabay and really just wanted to paint it today.  I wonder if any other artist feel this way ----that your painting illicits some feeling or memory from your childhood or maybe it is being painted for someone else who will react to it emotionally.  Whatever the reason, it is almost mystical and it makes it even better when someone writes to me and tells me that a particular painting "touches them".  I am really thankful for that. 

Hannah - SOLD

I love the way this little girl just loves life and it shows on her face.  I was so honored to be asked to paint this as a gift.  The mother of this little girl was graduating from Nursing School and her good friend wanted to surprise her with a painting of her favorite photo of her child.  What a thoughtful friend and wonderful friendship and I am thankful to be a part of this surprise.

Beautiful Kate- SOLD

It is always a gift to me when a friend ask me to paint for them.  This is a beautiful little girl and I so loved painting her.  My friend is a long time friend from high school and she is the grandmother to this little angel.  What a wonderful journey life is to bring people into our lives that bless us across the years. 

My Blankey - SOLD

All my grands have a favorite blanket they like to wrap up in.   In fact, I have one too!