Daisy, a darling beagle. Daisy is a memorial portrait commissioned by a mother for her son and daughter-in-law. (First published in May 2020. Comments are now closed but you may still contact me). As with most pet companions, Daisy had … Read More
Fall is about letting go… Shaking off their bits of copper, these shimmering birches tell the world that they are giving in to the mighty autumn wind. Both paintings are in impressionistic style acrylics with copper foil details. The … Read More
Heartfelt beauties in lucite frames. Sweet little beauties of original art in lucite frames – perfect for gift giving and easy on the wallet too! Thank you to Roslind Sherman, a friend from Canada’s east coast, for the title for … Read More
Last blooms in lucite bid farewell to summer. As we prepare ourselves for the change of seasons, these tender, soft blooms are reminders of the light and warmth of summer, but are ready for any special occasion no matter … Read More
Sharing creativity makes us all better artists. Sharing creative work whether we are painting, sculpting, writing, photographing…you get the idea…is one of the pleasures of social media networking. Recently, I was asked permission from someone who wanted to share … Read More
This Singer sewing machine is a treasured possession of mine. I remember all the beautiful clothes my Italian grandmother made for me with it. In 2014 I sketched the machine as a challenge for my art practice. I published the … Read More
The “dog days of summer” bring to mind the hottest days when, with parched tongue hanging out, dogs amble about, searching for a shaded spot under a tree to sleep the day away. First published in 2021 and updated in … Read More
Batch painting on brown paper bags. Sketchbooks aren’t the only place to try new ideas. A much cheaper alternative is available at many grocery stores: brown paper bags. In No Stress Batch Painting Florals (Aug.5), I wrote about the importance … Read More
“A bird in hand is worth two in the bush”. This whimsical painting is based on an old expression that isn’t often heard anymore. While toying with ideas in my sketchbook, my mind wanders and remembers such sayings. Idiomatic expressions … Read More
“A Little Bird Told Me So.” This whimsical painting is based on an old expression that isn’t often heard anymore. While toying with ideas in my sketchbook, my mind wanders and remembers such sayings. Of course this idiomatic expression means … Read More
Batch Painting Florals. Why batch painting? Inspired by American floral artists Wendy Brightbill, and Amanda Evanston, I am spending time with my sketchbooks this summer. There is no one way to paint flowers so I am in full exploration and … Read More
Sea Kissing Shore – Remembering holidays by the water. Painting a bird’s eye view of a seashore was a refreshing and meditative experience. Consequently, the title was easy to find which is not often the case with my paintings. … Read More
