Where's the Hammock?

8 x 10 oil on stretched canvas

Although summer is here is upstate NY, it's never too late to dream of the turquoise waters of the Caribbean. This scene is from a quiet beach in the Grenadines, and seems to beg you to take a walk, or a seat, or a nap. The blues are so relaxing that we just painted our bedroom a similar color in anticipation of a quietly sleeping new baby.

Rose Bouquet

6 x 6 oil on stretched canvas
$60

I love the oranges and pinks in this painting and I enjoyed the challenge of creating depth in the individual roses. With spring beginning to show outside, it's time to start thinking about flowers again. I'm looking forward to discovering and painting the outdoors and woods around our new house here in upstate New York, and if I'm really brave I will even attempt one of our new chicks!

Rowing Study

6 x 6 acrylic on paper

This is a quick study I recently completed in acrylics, potentially for a larger painting. I love the idea of adventure painting and a subject that includes water is even better! While I have a love and understanding of sailboats, the rowing world is something I still am learning about, but I definitely think the boats are beautiful. I enjoy the contrast of the yellow boat to the gray-blues in the water in the paintings.

On the Job

9 x 12 oil on stretched canvas

Here's a painting based on a photo of several tugs passed on to me. When I spent my days sailing, I loved watching the tugs at work, and am always amazed at their maneuverability. I really enjoyed painting the details in this painting.

Brant Point

oil on stretched canvas
NFS

Here's a scene from last summer's visit to Nantucket. With spring working hard to make it to upstate NY, it is a treat to remember summer. I have several paintings I will be posting soon.

Swan

6 x 6 acrylic on linen paper

I'm getting back to painting - finally. Here is an acrylic painting of a swan from our time in France. I enjoyed working with acrylics, but am looking forward to the arrival of my oil painting supplies from France on Wednesday.

A Little Break

It's been a while since my last posting, and I still don't have a new painting to post!

I have taken a little break during our recent move back from France to upstate New York while my painting supplies are in transit. I am also attempting to decrease the exposure to paint fumes since we are expecting another addition to our family in August and I would prefer the new baby to have all of his/her brain cells intact.

Please stay tuned - another painting is on it's way soon!!

A bundle of toys he had flung on his back...

Here's a holiday inspired painting of Pere Noel. Neither of my 2 year olds have any interest in getting within 20 yards of a real life Santa, but they don't seem too afraid of this painting. We've been reading plenty of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas,' and this Santa seemed to fit the story. Enjoy your own holiday and have a wonderful New Year!

Signal Flags

Quiet Day on the Water

11 x 14 oil on panel

Another painting of a sailboat to remind me of summer as winter settles in here in France.