The White Dress

"The White Dress"

oil 8x10
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I had my eye on this old vintage iron that my brother had and

was kind enough to give it to me so I could put it in a

painting. I like to make up a theme in my mind, like I was

actually there. I pictured this old house and the mother

had just ironed her daughters cute white dress.

Relax

"Relax"

oil 8x10

  

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It's OK to take time to relax. There are times when

my mind is consumed with matters that really don't matter.

I am just passing through this beautiful life that God has

given me. What shall I do with it? I will see beyond the reality of

this world and look at God's reality.  

Colorful Poppies

"Colorful Poppies"

oil 8x10

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Poppies are always fun to paint, they

are so colorful and vibrant. I painted this

alla prima for a demo.

"Sunflower"

"Sunflower" oil, 4x6

Frame 8x10

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The frame is of metal tin, it can be hung on the wall or

placed on a table.

I love and collect frames from all over the country. My frames

are a part of my paintings. 

"Geraniums" Mini

"Geraniums" Mini

4x4 oil

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Pansies Mixed Colors

Very exciting and honor to win 1st place in oils at the WA State Fair in the fine arts division!

Also to have a write up in two papers!

 http://www.tacomaweekly.com/citylife/article/Arts-Entertainment-dazzling-variety-marks-washington-state-fair-fine-art-sh

Hibiscus in Pink

"Hibiscus in Pink"

6x6" oil

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Another painting from my brother and wife's garden. Right

outside of their kitchen window was this beautiful

glowing pink hibiscus. The sun was hitting it just right 

to cause these wonderful shadows.

"Into the Light"

"Into the Light"

oil 8x10

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While walking through my brothers garden I spotted these

beautiful white flowers peering out of the

shadows and into the light.

Teacup in Bloom

"Teacup in Bloom"

oil 8x8"

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I was down in California and had a wonderful visit with

my family.

My brothers wife had a slew of teacups and gave them

to me. I use to paint teacups quite often, now that I have

a box full hopefully I will be painting more teacups.

I set this still life up in my studio and painted it 

from life.

"Sunflower"

"Sunflower" 

oil 5x7

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Sunflowers are fun to paint and they have such a warm glow to them, 

the yellows in light and the oranges in shadow.

I kept everything else in a cooler tone because the

sunflower is so warm. Though some yellows can be on the cool side.

"Geraniums in Red"

"Geraniums in Red"

Oil, 8x10"
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The love of color, the love of design, the love of  beauty 

is the love of the flowers.

"Lobelia"

Lobelia, oil 8x10"
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 This potted lobelia was out on my deck waiting to be painted. I was so

drawn how lush the purple and white lobelia

looked together.I love it when something catches your

eye immediately instead of searching and searching

for that perfect subject. 

"Geraniums and it's Shadow"

"Geraniums and it's Shadow"

oil 5x7"
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Morning and afternoon sun cast beautiful long shadows.   

My favorite times  

of the day to spot those wonderful shadows.

Chinese Lily

Chinese Lily

oil 8x8"

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This lily was in a large bouquet of flowers, I was so surprised how large

this lily was when it had opened up. I had to paint it, stuck it

in a water glass and went for it.

"Lavender Teacup & Sprigs"

"Lavender Teacup & Sprigs"

oil 8x8"
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I painted this lavender teacup and sprigs from life, my favorite way to paint.

The lavenders are in bloom now and  love the aroma.