Little Sneakers 6x6 oil

The little tiny feet that fit into these sneakers will someday be wearing men's shoes. It's a mystery where his life will head, only God knows. I pray that those little feet will walk with Him.   These are my grandson's first sneakers, after I had painted it for him I decided to paint another one, they are so cute.









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Geranium in Red 7x5 oil Sold

I think we all remember geraniums as children, they seemed to be in every ones garden. They are a hardy plant, don't need a lot of water etc. The downfall, they do not like the snow and low temperatures. I have to plant new ones every year because of that. Oh well, there'r beautiful and worth it.

A New Day 7x5 oil Sold

When someone is hurting, I share with them, tomorrow is a brand new day, today will be the past. Dear God what shall I do with this brand new day myself? If anything let me put a smile on your face, let me look outside of myself.

Dianthus 7x5 oil

Dianthus were gleaming in the sun that morning waiting to be captured in paint. The flowers fade away but a painting will always keep them alive. A moment in time not forgotten.

Tomato and Eggs oil 5 x 7

 I was happy with the composition, the eggs seemed to balance with the dark shadow from the tomato. I added a bit more green in various places to complement the red tomato. I also made the shadow casting from the tomato darker to balance the black table. So much to think about when creating, each brush stroke is a thought process from beginning to end.

Row Boat at Sunset 5 x 7 oil Sold

How brilliant the sky looks at sunset, so many breath taking colors. Thank you so much God for the beautiful sunsets, I could never match it with paint.

The Flower Bike 5 x 7 oil SOLD

I'll bet this old bike has a lot of memories and stories to tell. The tires are gone, dents and dings, the rust is present and the wheels might squeak, but all the marks of aging are so beautiful. A piece of art to capture!

Mixed Lobelia 7x 5 oil Sold

Lobelias are tiny little flowers but produce such brilliant color when they mass in together. There are so many beautiful varieties of flowers. God took His time to please us.











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Red Lantana 5x7 oil SOLD

Lantana is part of the verbena family, native to the tropical regions of Americas and Africa. They can grow to 1-6ft tall.
This beautiful red lantana was in one of my flower pots, I took a snipping of it and  placed it into a water bottle. The lantana poised perfect for me.

Welcome 5x7 oil Sold

Years ago while feeling down, it felt like God was a million miles away. I asked, God, where are You? I know this sounds like a crazy request God, but I am asking You in desperation. I know you are here but it doesn't feel like it, could You send a bird my way? No bird that day, but the next morning there was a bird inside my house on my kitchen window sill! I cried with joy. It wasn't until after I painted this piece, He brought back that wonderful memory. I am always here.

White Hydrangeas 7x5 oil Sold

I loved how the light streamed through the window onto the hydrangeas. The hydrangeas seem to glow. Someone stated, that if you look at the sun you can not see the sun all you can see is the light. God is spirit and we can not see His spirit, but when Jesus came He was seen as the light of the world. Thank you so much Jesus for Your light, I would be in darkness without You.

Newborn Violas 6x6 oil

God formed a seed and was sown to the earth, roots formed, the plant began to sprout. Leaves appeared in rich green tones, tiny buds started to peak through. Then the buds opened and the Viola was born. Amazing!

Tomato, Salt and Pepper 6x6 oil

I used these salt and pepper shakers in a larger painting that I will be putting in a gallery. I really loved  how the reflections showed up from all its surroundings, so of course I had to do a small painting with them in it.
I usually spend about two days on a small painting, first day the initial lay in, second day the final touches to deepen colors and  to add that spark.
The food that God has made for us are so beautiful that we can't stop painting pictures of them. They come in their own wonderful packages too!

The Red Geranium 7x5 oil

I seem to be painting a lot of red geraniums lately, I think it's because of the red flowers against the green leaves that bring such intensity. I brought this geranium into my studio to paint but wanted the feel of being outside. I like to come up with my own ideas on how I want the settings. That's the fun of painting, even though sometimes you end up with a migraine. So much work can go into a painting, each stroke matters, the design matters, your thoughts matter but in the end it's what comes from your heart that matters.

Nasturtium 5x5 oil Sold

 The garden nasturtiums we grow today descend mainly from 2 species native to Peru. The first, brought to Europe by Spanish conquistadors in the late 15th to early 16th century, was Tropaeolum minus, a semi-trailing vine bearing spurred, lightly scented orange-yellow flowers with dark red spots on the petals and shield-shaped leaves. According to Jesuit missionaries, the Incas used nasturtiums as a salad vegetable and as a medicinal herb.