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.

Ajuga's in Morning Light 8x10

Spending time down in California with my brother and his wife I spotted the Ajuga ground cover in their garden. It was early morning, the sun was low casting a beautiful blue shadow. The light trickled down on the Ajuga's causing them to glow. The flowers bloom in the spring til early summer. Their origin is from Europe, and the flowers are about 3 to 9" tall. Butterflies and hummingbirds are attracted to this beautiful flower.

Violas 6 Pack 5x7 oil SOLD

I love picking up flowers from the nursery and painting them just the way they are. The flowers seem to be in just the right position to paint.

Roma Tomatoes 6x6 oil

Tomatoes, red and juicy waiting to be eaten. I think I will make spaghetti or maybe soup, or maybe salad, in any case these wonderful tomatoes start out as a small flower and blossom into something so good to eat. I like to pick tomatoes right off the vine and sprinkle a little bit of salt on them. I wanted to set off the warm red orange of the tomato  by adding its complement, a cool green.

Geraniums in the Cottage Window 6x6 oil

The sun blares through the window casting it's yellow glow. The geraniums stand tall absorbing its warmth. God's light never fails.

Peach Tea 6x6 oil

I brought the box of peach tea in later. My first inspiration was the sugar dispenser, the highlights and lines in the glass seemed so appealing. Putting the orange box of tea behind the sugar made it that much more dramatic.

"Time for Tea" 6x6 oil

It's time to relax and take a break, a cup of tea, a good book or maybe a nap. The kids are at school, the husband at work, the house was cleaned yesterday, there is food in the fridge, it is time.            

"Basking Lobelia" 11x14 oil SOLD

This painting was from my deck in the backyard. The sun was blasting on the lobelia and created a wonderful shadow.

"Primroses" 5x7 oil

I stopped at the market and saw these primroses. Primroses (Primula) are native to the Himalayas and cooler regions of Southeast Asia and Europe.












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"Last Nights Tea" 5x7 oil

Lavender is one of my favorite plants, I will never get tired of the aroma. Everything that God has created is so remarkable and it's all for us.

"The Red Cup" 5x7 oil

I seem to be using a lot of red objects in my paintings lately. Years ago I would have never dreamed of using so much red. Funny how we change over time. Having a cup of tea always reminds of a time to relax.

"Sunlit Geraniums" 6x6 SOLD

I am always looking for the light. With these red geraniums the yellow light made a good contrast. God's light is amazing!

"Past and Present" 7x5 SOLD

The skate is a memory from the past. Memories of getting your first skates, memories of falling and memories of finally sailing down the sidewalk. The flower is in the present but will soon be the past as it fades away. A painting will capture that moment in time.

"The Red Sprig" 5x7 oil Sold

I painted this old sink from a vintage cottage in Carmel. Outside the kitchen window was a flower box full of geraniums, I set the sprig on the washcloth to give the old sink some freshness. I am attracted to old things, they have so much character.

"Pansy in a Tin Can" 7x5 oil

It was mind boggling to get the values correct in the tin can. I had to remember to concentrate on the shapes and presto a tin can.