Hen~wa
Picasso's co-painted partner!
8x8 Original Oil
Gallery Wrapped.
No Frame Needed!
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Nepali Mule Train
Nepali Mule Train
For the second year in a row, Blaines Art Supply in Anchorage, Alaska is supporting the needs of those less fortunate in Nepal. Each day in the month of March, 1 or 2 artists paint on site. Each artist donates their daily painting for auction. All proceeds go to the needs through the actions of some very caring people. Helping Hands for Nepal.
This artwork depicts a lifestyle unlike one that I am used to. It is a painting where mules are used for hauling goods. The leader carries no burden other than the burden of leading itself. A man follows and behind him a long following of mules carrying loads to make it through this forested destination. Wearing a tall and majestic head dress comes the second mule, but he too carries his load. As a work to stay warm in Alaska, moving from my studio to my heated vehicle, daring icy roads or white out conditions, I wonder what the daily concerns of this man might be.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Inside Looking Out
Inside Looking Out
6x8 Original Oil
First kayak painting!!
(yes! painting in the ocean in a kayak!)
This little beauty has a special meaning to me, even more than my other Channel Island pieces. Notice the kelp in the foreground? There was enough of it floating up to the surface of the water to hold a kayak in place long enough to capture this little scene. You can see our ship, The Conception, in the distance through the hole in the rock wall.
As the waves started picking up my painting quickly ended. Tidy up the box on my lap and tuck it neatly under my half bent knees. That was the position rowing zealously back to the boat. On the way back, I slipped my kayak through a tunnel in the wall of rock to be sent off with a wonderful sea lion farewell. He zigged and zagged along side my little yellow boat until I was safely through the tunnel.
What a day!!!
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| The tunnel home. |
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| Good friend, Cindy Compert, kayak painting. |
NFS
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
A Light in the Dark
A Light in the Dark
9x12 Original Oil
The Channel Islands endless caves cry out for endless paintings. Feel the warmth of the sun and coolness of the rock. Visit and explore a little deeper and watch them come to light. For the seagulls, the waters are a great resting place and the caves are wonderful playground.
Enjoy the light and life in this 9x12 Original Oil.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Kelp Waters
12x12 Original Oil
The gentle sway. The deep organic colors.
A world unlike the one we live each day.
Sitting in a kayak within a bed of kelp,
a paint box in my lap,
and the security of being held in place
in the wide open ocean,
as though in a bowl of jello.
Kelp forests of the Channel Islands are fed by both warm and cool water currents. They may grow 100' and provide food and shelter for over 1,000 species of plants and animals. Hold fasts, which are root like structures, anchor them to the bottom. The kelp forests slow the water movement allowing a life giving dwelling.
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Sunday, February 5, 2012
Resting in the Palm
A rock wall is a palette for the Master's hand
and Providence for the night.
As the day was ending and the sun cast it's luminous glow,
these sailors found the perfect spot to rest for the night.
Another wonderful moment on the Channel Island art trip.
and Providence for the night.
As the day was ending and the sun cast it's luminous glow,
these sailors found the perfect spot to rest for the night.
Another wonderful moment on the Channel Island art trip.
Friday, February 3, 2012
Beholding Glory
"Beholding Glory"
Sitting on a dive boat in the Channel Islands National Park,
watching the sun set and the sky and water glow,
As I gazed into the distance this sailboat came into view.
It too, was "Beholding Glory"
It's my hope that you are taken away in time, looking to the future with new hope, when you are beholding glory.
11 x 14 Original Oil
SOLD
SOLD
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Warm Caves
A new twist in paintings.
This is the beginning of a series painted from the Channel Islands. They are located off the coast of California near Santa Barbara. Artist, David Gallup, led two trips for artists exploring the island for five days on a dive boat. I was extremely fortunate to be on both. The boat "The Conception" is owned by Truth Aquatics and in Sept of 2010 and 2011 was filled with artists and adventurists.
"Warm Caves" was painted on deck while anchored by one of the enchanting islands. Organic in nature, these rock walls house many caves. Some of these caves were kayaked into while others were navigated by close proximity by our experienced and talented Captain Jerry.
9 x 12 Original Oil
A little abstract in feeling, my hope is that you can sense the cold wet of the rock surface juxtaposed with the warmth of the light and minerals. The subtle roll of the tide gave the golden living kelp bed new life.
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| Life aboard the Conception |
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Criss Cross Applesauce
Pink and Orange! Who would have thunk it?
But I love it. It's always a great party combining
fun, spring colors and grey.
The flowers in this painting were done with a palette knife,
a fun and loose way to get an impressionistic look. The heavy texture of the knife also brings things forward.
I had fun putting these colors that wouldn't normally be put together with a favorite pair of shoes.
Criss Cross Applesauce
6 x 6 Original Oil
Saturday, January 28, 2012
When you can smell the color green and feel the moist dew of the grass,
laying low, looking up through the petals and sunlight,
laying low, looking up through the petals and sunlight,
I can only imagine these beautiful poppies gathering together to enjoy a favorite
"Spring Dance".
15 x 30 Original Oil
As the sun begins to shine a little longer each day and a little brighter each day,
I am more and more drawn to the bright of spring.
Plus actual shipping charges
to be determined
Monday, January 23, 2012
Daffodil Doc
Nothing like a good pair of Doc's and some yellow daffodils.
A few years back Ken and I visited
Skagit Valley, Washington in the spring.
Skagit Valley, Washington in the spring.
It was tulip time and when I saw these boots on the
shelf I knew they were a perfect fit,
shelf I knew they were a perfect fit,
both for the feet and the event!
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Walk on By
"Walk on By"
That's best advice I could give to those cute little shoes!
6x6 Original Oil
Once again, I revert to my past. This special little bar lamp was always a part of the annual Christmas party that was held at mom and dad's house. Christmas Eve the little house was packed. People lining both sides of the hallway, chairs along every wall space filled, and a table packed with unbelievable Italian and Portuguese cooking, all done by mom. But... I have a feeling that's not what this painting conjures up! And so... not being a person to promote drunkenness to a point of hanging onto lamp posts or other such objects, the name became "Walk on By" It did however lead the imagination to many other appropriate titles. Love to hear your ideas!
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Gold Mint Trail
Just up the road from home lies Hatcher Pass.
In Alaska, it's a wonderful place all seasons.
One of the many trails readily available to a vigorous or leisurely hike is the Gold Mint Trail.
It was a place that I visited with dear friends last summer. Photos, laughter, warm summer temps and
abundant beauty summed up the day.
Gold Mint Trail
16 x 20" Original Oil Painting
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Friday, January 13, 2012
The Process...A Moose's Tale.
Today's blog is a little different... Time to work a larger piece. I thought I would share a little bit of the process.  |
| First I must drive home... |
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| Why did the moose cross the road? |
Even after 30 years in Alaska,
it's still exciting when you run into a moose... Actually better if you don't!
it's still exciting when you run into a moose... Actually better if you don't!
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| Back in the studio |
And so the beginning of a
new painting.
And, although this is just a beginning with plenty of work ahead, I still must take my steps...
back... back... back...
Surprise!!! I certainly was!
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I'm not the only
one wanting
a good look!!
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| Perhaps a better look in the window? |
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| "Not getting in the house, Maybe I can warm up in here?" Once he found out that nobody was at home in the shed, this little guy wandered over to the neighbors to take a peek in their windows. Well, it's late while I write this and dark. But what was that thunk? That bump? Those sounds in the night? |
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| Under the deep, dark starry sky, In the deep, cold and cushioned snow. He sets for the night, outside my living room window. |
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Puttin' on the Ritz
Well ladies... we just can't have all the fun.
Besides we don't want to be out in our stilettos and be graced by a guy in a pair of tennis shoes, do we?!
Not only is "Puttin on the Ritz" retro and energetic, it is also a very special piece to me. It's a generational thing. This very cool martini shaker and glass set belonged to my dad a long time ago. My mom gave it to my oldest son as a fun and fond memory of him. I am thrilled he let me borrow it because using it, along with my youngest sons's amazing sense of fashion I found a favorite set up.
Hope you like it too!
6 x 6 Oil Painting
Monday, January 9, 2012
Cozy Places
A little birdie told me to take a short break
from shoes on the run.
I found little fella stuck inside the bird feeder this morning. After a gallant rescue,
I quickly set up my easel for another indoor plein air. Plein Window might be a better name for my below 0 outdoor paintings, but it would sound so much better if I knew how to say it in french!
Plein Window en france', anyone?
For my friends who are missing winter...
Just outside my living room window, winter wrapped itself around this little spruce tree. All day long the chickadees are fleeting in and out, through the little holes in the snow, back and forth to the feeder. What looks so cold from the outside is a sheltered home of warmth on the inside.
The sun was out but only for a short time and wind was in the forecast. I knew I had better capture this
little 8x8 and quick.
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Friday, January 6, 2012
"Tin Roof... Rusted."
Guess my mind is still wrapped up in
holiday shoes and bottles of red wine.
holiday shoes and bottles of red wine.
I can assure you though, drinking a glass
and walking in such heels
and walking in such heels
can be hazardous to your health...
or at least your ankles!
The challenge on this painting was the shiny silver shoes
with a warm light bouncing all over them.
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