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My recent work includes paintings I've created since I moved to Oregon. Some were completed while I was living in Oregon City. I am now settled on the Oregon coast and have established my studio here. Please return for updates to my completed work. You can also follow my paintings in progress on my blog link "Pondering and Painting".
A painting of my son doing what he likes to do best.
This painting was created as part of the Word and Image Project for the Hoffman Center for the Arts in Manzanita, OR. It is a response to a poem By Debra Simmons. You can read the poem on my blog.
This is a special request from a special person in my life.
This painting is sold.
I found this cute baby on the beach and couldn't resist asking to get some references so I could paint her. I do love painting babies.
Psychological portrait depicting the point we sometimes come to when our choices are as limited as someone who must choose between jumping off the cliff or being hit by the train.
Inspired by the first signs of spring.
Inspired by a day at Netarts Beach watching the kayakers prepare and take off for an afternoon voyage.
Lily against the background of the Oregon coast.
1920's veil over colored background.
A traditional still life painting.
Third and final in a series of the goblet.
Second in a series of the goblet.
First in a series of the goblet.
The first of three 5"x7" studies for a more complex painting that is in the works.
The third of three 5"x7" studies for a more complex painting that is in the works.
The second of three 5"x7" studies for a more complex painting that is in the works.
The first in a series inspired by rusted, vintage cars found here in Oregon.
The third in a series inspired by rusted, vintage cars found here in Oregon.
The second in a series inspired by rusted, vintage cars found here in Oregon.
Inspired by a visit to an Oregon antique mall.
Inspired by the scenes on the coast.
Inspired by a visit to Porland's Rose Garden.
A vibrant, vivacious, character I met at one of Oregon's many antique malls. She was the door greeter and a delightful human being.
A commission piece by a Civil War re-enactor. This was a special request because it is for his son, who used to re-enact with him. It will be a family heirloom.
Third in a series of Native America paintings.
First in a series of Native American paintings.
Third in a series of Native American paintings.
These paintings were created while attending Southern Utah University in Cedar City, Utah. The longer I am on my own, the more I realize what a great education I received while attending SUU. I was taught in the classic style and will be forever grateful to my incredible mentor Brian Hoover.
A painting depicting the earthly warrior on his life quest and his relationship to deity.
Psychological portrait portraying a need to be angry with God and yet have his arms "stretched out still".
Pastel painting inspired by Daniel's instruments.
First in a series inspired by old master Mary Cassatt.
Second in a series inspired by old master Mary Cassatt.
This piece is sold.
Psychological portrait depicting items in a woman's daily life that can be positive or used negatively against herself based on the influences around her. The scripture in the window can be either a solution and and escape to the freedom beyond, or part of the problem.
First in a series psychological portraits of a young girl and her mother.
Third in a series psychological portraits of a young girl and her mother.
This piece is sold.
Fourth in a series psychological portraits of a young girl and her mother.
Psychological portrait depicting the escape from personal hell to hope.
Splash painting in the style of artist Brian Hoover.
Portrait of my son and his dog. First in a silhouette series.
This piece is sold.
Portrait of my son and his father. Second in a silhouette series.
This piece is sold.
Portrait of a father and his sons. Third in a silhouette series.
This piece is sold.
I was introduced to oil painting when a friend took me to class with her in the basement of Kay Miller's house. Kay taught oil painting to "little old ladies" of all ages who simply wanted to relax, visit, and enjoy painting. "Big Delta Barn" was my first real painting. I remember every stroke of the brush, and yet feel as if someone else painted it. I'm not sure where it originated. It didn't take long though, for me to realize that I wanted to learn more, more, more. And soon I was off to art school… and beyond!
A commission piece of his daughter during her winning barrel race at the College National Finals Rodeo.
This piece is sold.
This piece is sold.
A landscape depicting technology of yesterday, today and the future.
This piece is sold.
