Soft Tones

Soft Tones 14 x 11 soft pastel on Canson paper SOLD

 This is one of several pastels done for a show on classic nudes.  I wanted to keep the tones soft and muted.

Oh, Baby

Oh, Baby  (detail of 14 x 11 painting) oil on stretched canvas  SOLD

This is a detail of a portrait I was commissioned to do as a surprise gift.  Happily, it was received with enormous delight and a was great success all round. 

Little Fox

Little Fox 8 x 10 acrylic on stretched canvas  SOLD

Fox kits are such winsome subjects to paint. This young fox is doing a bit of lone exploring. Even so, he keeps looking back, keeping an eye on mom and his siblings. I'm taking the plunge with this painting and making it my first DPW auction.

What's Up?

What's Up? 12 x 9 oil on stretched canvas   SOLD

I love Blue Jays. I know they're noisy, pushy, and some say even aggressive. They're also drop-dead gorgeous, inquisitive, intelligent, and fun to watch.  Winter and summer they fill our yard with life and color.

Morning Read

Morning Read 14 x 18 oil on stretched canvas  SOLD

What a joy it is to snuggle in bed with a good book -- even in the daytime! One of life's small luxuries, I think.

Just Can't Wait

Just Can't Wait 18 x 14 acrylic on stretched canvas  SOLD

Summer time is on its way! Here's a preview.

Three's A Crowd

Three's A Crowd  5 x 7 acrylic on stretched canvas  SOLD

This is the companion piece to yesterday's "Two's Company."  I love painting cherries; they're just so luscious!

Two's Company

Two's Company  5 x 7 acrylic on stretched canvas  SOLD

Two cherries that are the best of friends.

Everything's Beachy

Everything's Beachy  10 x 12 oil on stretched canvas  SOLD

What's better than a weekday afternoon on the beach? This little oil was painted using references from candid photos and sketches.

Tea With Monet

Tea with Monet  8 x 10 acrylic on stretched canvas  SOLD

Three of my favorite things: sunshine, art books, and a cup of tea.  What a grand way to spend an afternoon.