Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Bitter Shine Acrylic 7 x 5








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Even when it is bitterly cold outside the sun's warmth can shine through and make a magical scene.

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Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Fancy Pants Acrylic 7 x 5








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I was at my studio the other day and this little girl came in carrying this miniature Yorkie. The dog's name is Fancy. She let me take a few pictures of her dog and this is the result. Fancy Pants!




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Monday, June 29, 2009

Reflections of John Acrylic 7 x 5



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This painting was a commission requested from a collector. I hope he likes it as much as I do.

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Friday, June 26, 2009

Traces of Rain Acrylic 7 x 5



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Trying to loosen up on my urban subjects. Hope you like the result!

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Thursday, June 25, 2009

Misty Solitude Acrylic 7 x 5



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Walking in the rain huddled under the protection of an umbrella can bring one closer to his inner thoughts. This introspection can be wonderfully insightful and refreshing when there is the comforting blanket of the misty rain to accompany you.


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Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Dairy Yellow Acrylic 6 x 6



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I don't get to paint very many things that are yellow, but when I do I just love it. This umbrella was the same color as one of my acrylic paints. The name of that paint is Dairylide Yellow. So being the brilliant writer that I am..lol I named the painting Dairy Yellow.


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Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Coffee Break Acrylic 5 x 7



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Nothing makes a fantastic rainy day more enjoyable than a steaming hot late'. There is a Starbuck's on about every street corner on the 16th Mall here in Denver. Consequently I frequent them often and paint them just as much!

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Monday, June 22, 2009

Paris Stroll Acrylic 7 x 5



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Another rainy day in Paris. I could paint them all day everyday. I loved everything about Paris and hopefully you will enjoy my painting just as much.

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Friday, June 19, 2009

June Aspens Acrylic 7 x 5


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The summer is upon us and the mountains are stunningly beautiful. I just have to paint the aspens since Colorado is know for them. I think they are just as beautiful in the summer as they are in the fall.

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Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Reflection of One Acrylic 7 x 5



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Denver can be so elegantly urban. When I paint a scene like this one of Denver I always get comments that express how much it looks like Paris or New York. It's kind of fun to shock viewers with this cow town's personality.



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Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Mountain Banjo Acrylic 7 x 5








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I went to a music fest this summer and took some really great pictures of the musicians. With the back drop of the Colorado mountains and the wonderful music how could I not be inspired to paint a few of the musical artists in action.



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Monday, June 15, 2009

Heavenly Lavender Acrylic 7 x 5



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When I traveled to the South of France I was captivated by the lavender fields and the use of lavender in the french culture. They use lavender for soap, fragrances,and candy. You name it they make it with lavender. So when I came upon this scene just out side of a town called Saint Remy I was very taken by its serenity and beauty. I hope you are too!

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Friday, June 12, 2009

Typical Paris Acrylic 5 x 7








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I was enjoying a sunny walk along the Seine in Paris when I came upon this scene. I just loved the energy of the vendors and the interesting stuff they were selling.

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Thursday, June 11, 2009

Fade to Black Acrylic 7 x 5








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I love to paint atmosphere and in this case it was created in an interior space. The brilliant back light and the shiny floor set the tone for the figures in the composition.

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Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Summer Hibiscus Acrylic 5 x 7



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I very much enjoy the beauty of the summer landscape and the endless variety of flowers become the focus of many of my compositions.

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Thursday, May 28, 2009

Conductor's Stance Acrylic 7 x 5



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A friend of mine let me go through a plethora of his photographs for painting inspiration. I found many wonderful subjects to paint but have no reference of time and place and simply chose them because they caught my eye. So in this one I imagined that the train was about to leave and the Conductor was shouting "all aboard" A very somewhere in time moment.


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Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Carousel Days Acrylic 5 x 7



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A summer day and a old fashioned carousel is magic in motion.

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Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Blue Bonnets Acrylic 5 x 7








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Wow, I have heard about Blue Bonnets from my Texas relatives my whole life but until just recently had never personally experienced the spectacular phenomenon. I now understand when I have a Texas clients in the gallery who rave about the flowers why I needed to see and paint them. They also tell me they are hit and miss as far as brilliance and numbers but, I fortunately hit the jack pot on this day. Cheers to the Texas Blue Bonnets!

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Monday, May 18, 2009

Bernie Acrylic 7 x 5



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This is a portrait of Bernie a wonderful chocolate lab who has recently passed away. Her family commissioned me to paint her portrait to remember her by. I was honored to paint it for them and they were very happy with the result.

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Friday, May 15, 2009

A Shady Place Acrylic 7 x 5



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Anybody that knows me knows I am all city but something about cows makes me want to paint them. It must be their gentle energy and simple expressions. Regardless I appreciate the opportunity to catch their essence on canvas.




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Monday, May 11, 2009

New York Life Acrylic 5 x 7








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I just love the energy of the city and New York is unlike any other I have experienced. This taxi was a classic and the rainy day was a perfect compliment to it.

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Friday, May 1, 2009

Late Afternoon in France








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The light in the south of France if much like the light from where I grew up in Albuquerque New Mexico. Late afternoon light was crisp and brilliant with no atmosphere to hinder it's effects on the landscape.

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Monday, April 27, 2009

Italy Umbrella Acrylic 7 x 5



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This was in the little town of Cinque Terre Italy. I had just arrived and couldn't take pictures fast enough. The light was spectacular and everything I looked at made me want to throw up my easel and paint on the spot.




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Thursday, April 16, 2009

Almost Home Acrylic 6 x 6



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This scene reminds me of my childhood when I was read stories about being all safe and warm in my house when it was cold and chilly outside. I imagined that this car with its passengers were almost home to be comforted the blanket of home life.


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Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Fiddler Acrylic 8 x 4








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I am not musically inclined what so ever and very much appreciate those who are. This man was in his own world while he was playing and it reminded me of myself when I am really into a painting, including this one!

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Monday, April 13, 2009

Spring Fresh Acrylic 6 x 6



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In our modern times we tend to make our clothes smell spring time fresh by adding fragrance to our washing machines. So how wonderful to get the real deal on this spectacular day with the brilliant sun shine and the fragrant spring flowers. I could just imagine how wonderful it would be to put on a clean shirt touched by mother nature.

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Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Aristocrat Acrylic 7 x 5







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Sometimes capturing the mood or feel of a particular scene is more difficult for me than the image itself. I think I succeeded here by capturing his gesture and the crispness of his tuxedo.

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Monday, April 6, 2009

Panarama Susan Acrylic 4 x 15




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Black Eye Susan's are so eye catching in the garden. I hope that this composition and color make this painting equally so.

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Friday, April 3, 2009

Mountain Poppies Acrylic 7 x 5






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I about broke my neck when I saw these poppies on the way to see my parents in Durango Colorado. They were just outside of Pagosa Springs on Wolf Creek Pass.

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Thursday, April 2, 2009

Iris Bliss Acrylic 6 x 6








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This is a colorful abstraction of the yellow Iris in my back yard perennial garden. The shapes of the flowers and the shapes of the back ground really compliment each other.




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Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Slicker Acrylic 7 x 5




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I live in the city and I paint the city!

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Saturday, March 28, 2009

A Ride Home Acrylic 7 x 5







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Nothing was more appreciated after a long day at school than finally getting a ride home on the bus with all of my friends. This painting reminds me of those special days in school.

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Thursday, March 26, 2009

Rose Reflections Acrylic 7 x 5




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This is an intimate urban composition showcasing my love of reflections and the energy of the City.

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Monday, March 23, 2009

Vernazza Sail Boat Acrylic 7 x 5








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This painting was at twilight in Vernazza Italy. I was eating a picnic dinner and enjoying the sunset. The sail of the boat was bathed in golden light.



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Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Bright as Day Acrylic 7 x 5



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Day Lilies are some of my favorite flowers. They are very beautiful and can grow almost anywhere. I think they are somewhat overlooked in a garden setting but not in my painting!



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Sunday, March 15, 2009

Trio Acrylic 7 x 5



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Another urban piece from my trip to Paris. I will be painting Paris the rest of my life! I couldn't get enough of the city.




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Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Butter My Dasiy Acrylic 6 x 6



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Summer flowers are so much fun to paint. I think the buttery brilliance of the Coriopsis paired with the sun drenched white of the daisy's makes a fantastic seasonal composition.



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Saturday, March 7, 2009

Stand Up and Lilly Acrylic 6 x 6









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I have a passion for Koi and water plants especially water lillies. I did this composition without the Koi because I felt the flowers had to take center stage in this composition.



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Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Quality Time Acrylic 6 x 6









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I came across this little park on the way to see the Eiffel Tower. This little guy was learning how to ride a bike and his Father was being so patient with him. Regardless of the outcome of this outing it was quality time for both.


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Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Urban Companions Acrylic 7 x 5










Sometimes I get very intimate in my compositions. The figures and steam really make for some nice reflective drama in the painting.

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Thursday, February 26, 2009

Water Balloons Acrylic 6 x 6



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Summer fun in the water can be intoxicating to any body especially when kids and water balloons are in the mix. This little girl was having so much fun I couldn't help myself from smiling and remembering my own childhood experiences with water balloons.

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Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Speak to Me Acrylic 6 x 6









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The light on this street was so enticing to me. I love being in the shadows and painting what's in the light.




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Monday, February 23, 2009

Le Beau France Acrylic 6 x 6









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This archway was the entrance to a walled area of Le Beau. Inside was a very old mill for grinding wheat into flour. It was just amazing to see such antiquity.



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Friday, February 20, 2009

Somewhere in Time Acrylic 5 x 7









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It's interesting to have a horse drawn carriage in a city street with cars but somehow it all works and even more so it was fun to paint.

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Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Departure Acrylic 7 x 5









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I find the everyday moments very intriguing to paint. This lovely lady was about to depart on a bike ride in the small town Saint Remy. Her continence was so gentle and and relaxed. An easy ride and a splendid day.



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Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Paris in the Park Acrylic 7 x 5









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I walked through this park on the way to see the Eiffel Tower. The park was beautiful and made a great back drop for one of the best known landmarks of this wonderful City.




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Saturday, February 14, 2009

Paris Metro Acrylic 7 x 5









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On this day in Paris I was sitting in a street cafe enjoying a warm cafe late' and watching the Parisian's coming and going from the entrance of the City's Metro. I love to people watch, don't you?



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Thursday, February 12, 2009

Savoir faire Acrylic 6 x 6



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Paris is just magical. Everywhere I went and everyone I met was a story to be told.

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Monday, February 9, 2009

Trolley Acrylic 6 x 6



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The lights of the trolley and the color of the trees are captivating to me. I just had to paint this. I took so many pictures on this day that I'm sure you will see more of Portland Oregon in the weeks to come.


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Saturday, February 7, 2009

Best Friends Acrylic 8 x 10









$650.00 + $15.00 S/H

These two Daschunds are life long friends. Each having a wonderful personality of their own but combined a recipe for adventure!

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