Sunshine

Sunshine 18 x 14 oil on stretched canvas  NFS

This lovely young woman came to interview me for a local magazine. As we chatted, I was captivated by how the sunlight just kissed her cheek and forehead. I asked if I could snap a few photos and perhaps paint her.  She agreed and this was the result.

Self-Portrait

Self Portrait 18 x 14 oil on stretched canvas  NFS

This is a self-portrait I painted a few years back. I’m posting it today to commemorate that 20 years ago this month an organ donor saved my life. 

I had been diagnosed with terminal liver disease of unknown origin, and given only a year to live. My only hope of survival was to receive a transplant. Getting that transplant, however, was far from a sure thing. Then, just as today, patients frequently died waiting for transplants.

I was one of the lucky ones. Thanks to an anonymous donor family I received a gift beyond measure. I remember that family's selfless courage each and every day. Even as they suffered the devastating loss of someone they loved, they thought of others. I try to savor every day. Painting is one way I do that. Working to promote organ donation is another.

Vino Classico

Vino Classico 18 x 14 acrylic on canvas  SOLD

This is one of my larger gallery pieces. I really enjoyed painting the reflections in and on the wine bottles, as well as the varying light that danced through the rich dark grapes.

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.

Jen

Jen 18 x 14 oil on stretched canvas  NFS

This is a portrait study of my niece, done as demonstration. Jen is now a grown woman, but this was based on a rather sweet photo of her when she was a young girl.