Monthly Archives: March 2011

Nature illustrations

Posted on March 31, 2011 by

This painting is part of a nature series I created for imprinting on souvenir sportswear.  The illustrations were sold nationally in hotel and resort boutique gift shops. I love watching the birds at the feeders outside my studio window.  The … Continue reading →

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Mothers and Sons

Posted on March 29, 2011 by

My son grew up without my parents in his life, as they were killed in a car accident when I was young.  He knew them only from the old photos we have in our home.  He would ask me, “Mom, … Continue reading →

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School assignment on hypocrisy

Posted on March 27, 2011 by

This illustration is a little off beat for most of my work, but was inspired by a middle school class studying the meaning of hypocrisy.  At the time, my son and I had a discussion of how he could approach … Continue reading →

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First spring flower found today

Posted on March 26, 2011 by

Astonishment!  Today I found this first flower just feet from the layers of snow.  I have no idea from where it migrated to sprout next to the east side foundation.  This is in a bed that I cleared from old … Continue reading →

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Nature is my muse… hurry, spring!

Posted on March 26, 2011 by

I paint more in good weather! I always find it easier to be creative when the snow is gone and green and colorful growth surrounds my home and studio.  I am itching to be able to work in the gardens.  … Continue reading →

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Full Moon Paintings

Posted on March 20, 2011 by

Since the 70’s I’ve been intrigued with nocturnal paintings, especially since the solar eclipse that I viewed in 1979.   This is an oil painting I created after that eclipse, a full moon with the portrait of a red haired girl.  … Continue reading →

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For love of Jane Austen… and Mr Darcy

Posted on March 19, 2011 by

I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve read Pride and Prejudice and watched the numerous film versions.  Whenever I need “comfort reading”, I turn to Jane Austen. Last week I had a doctor’s appointment, and not wanting to touch … Continue reading →

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