The Green Monster

2014

16 x 20 inches

oil on hardboard

A commissioned home portrait of a beautiful Victorian home which the family lovingly calls the Green Monster.

Approaching Storm

2014

5 x 7 inches

oil on canvasboard

Sunset over Wildlife Prairie Park

2014

5 x 6 inches

oil on hardboard

Donation for Peoria retiring educators auction.

Waiting for Spring Tulips

2014

14 x 11 inches

acrylic on canvas

Maci

2014

5 x 7 inches

acrylic on canvasboard

Turbines in the Sunset

2014

6x8 inches

acrylic on hardboard

A common sight while traveling.  I find the wind turbines mesmerizing.  And I like the red blinking lights when it is dark.

Blue Victorian

2014

28 x 22 inches

acrylic on canvas

Morning Sun

2014

12 x 9 inches

acrylic on hardboard

On an early morning walk, I found these giant sunflowers basking in the sun.

Passing Clouds

2014

16 x 20 inches

acrylic on hard board

Christmas Snow

2014

4.5 x 6 inches

acrylic on canvas paper

Inspired by looking out of the window at the 8 inches of snow and arctic cold temps we have today.

 Sunset 1

2013

8 x 16 inches

acrylic on canvas board

 Sunset 2

2013

5 x 7 inches

acrylic on canvas board

Sunset 3

2013

6 x 8 inches

acrylic on canvas board

With the time change, I now leave work when the sun is setting.  Some skies were so beautiful, I wanted to try and capture the light and colors.

Ready for Planting

2013

12 x 12 inches

acrylic on canvasboard

painting #100

Odd Pear Out

2013

6 x 8 inches

acrylic on hardboard

One of These Things is Not Like the Other

2013

6 x 12 inches

acrylic on canvas board

Fall Colors

2013

12 x 12 inches

acrylic on canvas board

Fall Sunflowers

2013

20 x 16 inches

acrylic on canvas board

Last of the Summer Flowers

2013

16 x 12 inches

acrylic on canvas

Practicing what I learned at Nancy Medina's workshop.  My garden is missing a few flowers.

Blue Hydrangea

2013

9 x 12 inches

acrylic on paper

More paintings from Nancy Medina's Workshop. 

White Rose

2013

16 x 12 inches

acrylic on canvas

Sunflowers

2013

16 x 12 inches

acrylic on canvas

Learning to paint sunflowers yesterday in Nancy Medina's Workshop. 

 Lakeside Rose Garden #1

2013

8x10 inches

acrylic on canvas board

Lakeside Rose Garden #2

2013

8x10 inches

acrylic on canvas board

Inspired by a visit to Lakeside Rose Garden in my home town.  

The roses were in full bloom and abundant.

Ready to Plant

2013

5 x 7 inches

oil on canvas board

Cherries in Silver Creamer

2013

8 x 10 inches

acrylic on canvas board

Prickles and Blooms

2013

6 x 8 inches

oil on canvas board

The reference photo was taken during my visit to the Missouri Botanical Gardens last fall.  I liked the contrast of the silky flowers with the thorns and the light and shadows.

Tulip Take-out

2013

charcoal drawing on paper

I've been taking a drawing class the last few months as I thought it would help advance my painting skills, specifically so I could draw rather than trace onto the canvas what I want to paint.  This still life was set up so we could practice all of the skills we learned during the class.

Pomme D'Amour et Vin Pour Deux

2012

16 x 8 inches

acrylic on canvasboard

Our First Home

Christmas Ornament

2012

2 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches

oil on board

Purple Iris

2012

12 x 12 inches

oil on canvasboard

Five o'clock Shadows

2012

6 x 8 inches

oil on canvasboard

Not Like Monet #2

2012

12 x 24 inches

acrylic on canvas



Quack!

2012

12 x 12 inches

oil on canvasboard



This Bird of Paradise flower reminded me of a duck. 

Engineering Hall

2012

16 x 20 inches

acrylic on canvasboard

Four Red Awnings

2012

9x12 inches

oil on canvasboard

Mineral Springs Pavilion

2012

9 x 12 inches

oil on canvasboard

Painted en plein air.

 Palm House

2012

9 x 12 inches

oil on board

 Outside the Fence

2012

7 x 5 inches

oil on canvas board

Inside the fence was a swimming pool.  Outside the fence -- a beautiful garden.

Garden Entry

2012

12 x 12 inches

oil on canvas board

City Fishin'

2012

9 x 12 inches

oil on board

I like the contrast between the serenity of the river amid the structure of the city.

Bleeding Hearts

2012

6 x 6 inches

oil on canvas board

Golda's Garden

 Afternoon Sun & Shadows

2012

6x8 inches

oil on board

 Beyond the Garden Gate

2012

6x9 inches

oil on board

 Classic Light

2012

7x5 inches

oil on board

Blue Umbrella

2012

6x6 inches

oil on board

Prairie Sunset

2011

6x8 inches

oil on canvas board

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Reflections

2011

8x6 inches

oil on board

Hidden

2011

10x8 inches

oil on board

It has been a long time since I have posted!  I've been busy with painting classes and workshops and have many paintings started but none finished to post.  So I will be catching up this week.  

This painting was started during a plein air workshop at the botanical garden.  The gazebo is well hidden by bushes and flowers.