31 December 2009

Winter Plum Tree

Happy New Year!

8 x 10 inches
Oil on canvas panel
(plein air)

Christmas Satsumas


Love these juicy treats! I wanted to work on getting the transluscence.
Merry Christmas!
6 x 6 inches
Oil on stretched canvas.

23 December 2009

Wild Rose


I saw this rose hanging out over the hiking trail, showing its beautiful detail at eye level.
6 x 8 Oil on canvas panel

Autumn Climber


Working on making shapes for the vine detail.
8 x 10 oil on canvas panel.

18 December 2009

Stone Well, 2

I decided to try this one again to get a sense of the morning light. I was amazed how this contrasted with the first version.
I included the rosehips in the foreground this time; they had drawn my eye originally, soft and plump against the stone.
This feels like the dawning of one of those very "glow-y" autumn days.

8 x 10 oil on canvas panel

10 December 2009

Stone Well


I love the stone (all one piece) and ironwork. I had my attention on the well and the long shadows at sunrise.
11 x 14 oil on canvas panel

09 December 2009

Juicy Figs

Blue sky and fig leaves out the kitchen window are just visible as reflection in the porcelain plate.
6 x 4 oil on canvas

Orange Among Friends


These fruits seemed to be enjoying themselves, jostling near one another.
6 x 6 oil on canvas panel

01 December 2009

Quinces


A trio of ripe Quince.
6 x 4 inches, oil on canvas

Morning Light

collection of the artist

A morning study - view behind the house.
8 x 10 oil on canvas board
(plein air)

SanQuerico d'Orcia


private collection

A blustery autumn afternoon,
painting the values on this old church.
6 x 6 oil on canvas board
(plein air)

about the artist

White Salmon, Washington, United States
I have always enjoyed making things - learning to use the tools and properties/qualities of materials. My favorite place to renew is in a Forest, Alpine Meadow, or on a Lake; all are wonderful templates for living simply and elegantly! I started drawing at age 5 and worked in several media, eventually taking a minor in Fine Art along with my Science degrees. Later studies in Fiber, Surface Design, Book Arts and Painting support my work today. I continue to study painting through workshops and perseverance at my easel. I work on location and sometimes in the studio.