A WOMAN MUST RISE ABOVE HER CIRCUMSTANCES

This is the first painting I have completed this Summer. My own circumstances have been challenging, so this lady is an inspiration. I took her picture last Spring and my painting buddies and I are all going to paint her! I continue to be inspired by Jane Slivka's style which is fresh and impressionistic. It is fun to paint this way!

Ok painting ladies. Let's see yours.........

Paradise Home

Here is one of the many beautiful views along the inter-coastal waterway where I live.

Six Ladies

This painting is reflective of the well known Florida style of Jane Slivka. I painted it quickly as a demonstration for my Art Wommin friends, to show Jane's style after attending a weeklong intensive of her work.

SURFER GIRLS

Capturing the feeling and movement of Surfer Girls was the goal in this painting. I am learning about loose, fresh figure impressions, and this is an example of that. The idea is to capture the movement and atmosphere in very quick strokes. I like the way this one came out.

STILL LIFE REVISITED

Although I prefer more action in my painting, something about this still life is pleasing to me.

BOUGAINVILLEA HOUSE

This house and the awesome bougainvillea is one of the favorite images on a street I regularly travel.

ART WOMEN

This little painting was done of my art friends, Candy, Lisa and Nan, on plein-air days. We met this Spring weekly to paint. I am enjoying the quick, impressionistic figure painting.

Macro Martha

I submitted this painting to the Daytona Art League member show. It was the first time I have entered a show since I left Alaska.

Blonds at the Beach

This painting was inspired by a visit to the gulf....so blue over there, and these lovely blonds complimented the colors. The body language intrigued me. Everyone seemed a little tight. The story is in the eye of the viewer.

Dawn of Hope

This painting was developing when I received notification of an art show with the theme of the Obama message. I am considering submitting this painting to the show. Tell me what you think.

Nancy Unplugged

This painting of my lifetime friend Nancy, was inspired by her rare mood ( unless you really know her) The lighting and feeling of the moment was what I hoped to capture more than a perfect likeness.

Hibiscus Queen

This is my latest painting in the "surreal series". It is a large painting (28x34 framed) Image (22x28). I am finding I enjoy this edgy kind of work and have alot of fun at it....so Im going along with the ride. My husband, Michael, helped me make the frame and we are hoping to start framing all my paintings as I go.

The Wave

This painting reflects my "surreal inspirations" of late. The ocean is near my home, so it is often where I go to imagine. I am focused on movement in my work and found this challenging and exciting to capture shadows and motion. This painting is framed in a simple dark blue frame that has a bit of the driftwood look to it. The image is 20x24 with a 1 1/2" frame.

FLORIDA SCENES Guardian Birds

I painted this soon after we arrived in Florida. Although it is acrylic, I used the watercolor style, working quickly and leaving it simple. The painting is 24x30 and represents to me a life changing time.

FLORIDA SCENES Blue Heron Sunset

This is a common scene where I live....the hidden bird enjoying it is the fun part.

FLORIDA SCENES Emperor Sea Birds

Spring Light

The Great Greening

Changes (c)2006

Copper River Valley (C)2006

I painted this during our annual vist to the great Copper River in Alaska. I spent 3 days on the cliff overlooking this view and we came home with a bunch of Copper River red salmon.