Creating something unique and meaningful Creating commissioned paintings through collaboration can be a fun and exciting process. What is involved in having something unique and meaningful created just for you? For those who might find it interesting to have an inside view on my process for working with someone to…
Taking a Leap in Constructing a Landscape I had been thinking of creating this painting for a couple of years before committing this image to a 24" x 36" canvas. For me, this really was taking a leap in constructing a landscape in acrylics! It was inspired by a short…
Move Over Art Here I go again, on another side show as something else has come along to take time away from the easel for at least a few years. But this is an important side show! It's time for art to move over and make some room for dirt.…
It might be fun, for a change, to share a painting in progress. I chose to paint these irises because I am in love with the light captured in the photo and purple is one of my favorite colors to work with. I had spent a few hours the day…
The road of life is a well known metaphor for good reason. Much like the rural gravel roads, life in my experience, is full of twists and turns, ups and downs, a few puddles, ruts and bridges. Roads as a metaphor makes it easy to describe some of our challenges…
Sometimes it's the tiniest things that grab my attention. It is not uncommon to find me in the yard or elsewhere, nose to the ground, butt in the air, searching for unusual things to paint. I always find something down there. Not all of it is inspiring or canvas worthy…
Early in 2018, I was asked by a Sturgeon Country representative to participate in an event that would commemorate the 100 Anniversary of Sturgeon County's incorporation. She asked if I would be willing to display my area inspired artwork at this outdoor party. There was no charge and it sounded…