Maggie

Meet Maggie.  She is a 17 year companion of Chet from North Carolina.  This painting was commissioned for a Christmas present to the family.  Chet sent me a picture of the painting framed hanging on a wall which she also shares with her predecssors.  She is a cherished pet.

Silver Belle

For my cat lover friends.

Penelope Pig

                            
                                 18 x 24 pastel on sanded paper       

Penelope was also completed the weekend I spent at Tamarack.  People are totally engrossed in watching as you paint animals.  I find that domestic farm animals are as important and someone cat or dog.  Each year I demonstrate for the Greenbrier Valley Theatre Art Auction and the folks look forward to seeing me do a colorful rooster.         

Liberty

 



I spent the weekend before Thanksgiving demonstrating at Tamarack.  This was my first painting for the weekend.  A couple from Canada insisted on purchasing the painting and taking it with you.  Normally, I like to take my paintings home to prepare them for framing, but they were so intent on having the painting I had to let it go.  A young girl that had observed me painting the picture said "that looks like my dog Liberty", hence the name.

Patriot

 

 

24 x 30 oils on canvas        $1000

 

Just finished this painting of pieces of my husband's special things.  It has been a while since I worked in oils and I have missed them.

First Hours

"First Hours"  16 x 20 on sanded paper $500.00

This is one of my favorite photos.  I love doing domestic animals and there is nothing like a newborn to tear at your heart strings.

Old Yeller

"Old Yeller"   16 x 20 pastel on sanded paper $500.00

This is my version of what I think the old curr looked liked.  One of my favorite children's stories.  This is the second time that I have painted this photo and love it each time that I do.

Rehl Cooke

This painting was for a dear friend that adores and respects Rehl Cooke a 95 year old veteran.

Retreat View

This was a painting that I started as a demonstration at a workshop.  I started the painting with an underpainting of oil paint and followed up with pastels.  Pastel on sanded paper 16 x 20 $500

Memorial Event

I recently completed a year long project that included painting the portraits of five fallen soldiers from the Western Greenbrier County.  Each serviceman had their own special story and a dedication for each painting was held to honor them and their families.  A re-dedication was held during the "Run to the Wall", when thousands of motorcyclists ride through the town of Rainelle, WV on their way to Washington, DC.  It was a privilege to honor these brave me.

This is the other.....

First Steps -  Watercolor, half sheet  $300

My Little Girl, Phoebe

This painting was one of two accepted into a West Virgiia Watercolor Society juried show.  Love painting my little sweet dog.

Recent Watercolor Babies

Lizzie  12 x 16  $125

 Madam Butterfly 12 x 16 $125

 Abby 12 x 16  $125

 

My Dog Toy   12 x 16  $125

 

I have been diligently working in watercolor.  Loving my dogs.

Pumpkin and Sweet Pea

Meet Pumpkin and Sweet Pea.  Their parents, Joel and Kristi, love them so much they wanted their portraits done.  Pastel on sanded paper

Cottage at The Greenbrier

This a commissioned piece for the Governor of Indiana, Mitch Daniels. The tree, I have been told, is approximately 500 years old.

18 x 26 pastel on sanded paper

My Grandson, Mitchel, at The Greenbrier

Mitchel wanted to come with me as we setup the Christmas Art Exhibit. He decided that he was going to judge the show and chose the swan painting as first place. Believe or not he did not know it was my painting.

Front Entrance to The Greenbrier Resort

During the 2010 Christmas Exhibit there were requests for oils of the main entrance to the resort. I did paint one with a summer scene. The painting sold almost immediately. 18 x 24 oils.

Lobby Staircase at The Greenbrier

"Lobby Staircase at The Greenbrier" oil 11 x 14 $400.00

This is a very detailed painting done for the Christmas 2011 exhibit in the Spring Room at the resort. At the top of the stairs is a large mirror which repeats the reflection several times. The mural at the foot of the stairs was a challenge to get the details. This painting is a 11 x 14.

Third Edition of Fallen Soldiers

This is the third of five portraits of fallen soldiers from the West Greenbrier County. The next dedication is scheduled on November 5th at the Rainelle Library.

Croquette Tournament at The Greenbrier

A friend of mine took some pictures during a recent croquette tournament at The Greenbrier. Thought this was a great picture to paint. Painted it last weekend while demoing at the resort.