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  • Day 8 – It’s not in the bag! (1st of the Naples series)

    In 2006, my husband and I spent two weeks in one of the most colorful cities in the world… Naples.. We rented a furnished apartment and every day we did a commute which included taking the subway and walking through the most amazing crowds of people. My husband spent his days attending an Italian immersion…

  • Day 7 – cycling in the desert

    The winters in Seattle can be pretty dark and gloomy, so my husband used to plan annual trips in November to ride in Arizona. Arizona in November promises warm weather and sunshine, two things that cannot be found in Seattle that part of the year, so when I could, I went with him. One of…

  • Day 6 – Whimsy cat is back!

    When I first started painting watercolors, I was not too sure of the media. I was so intimidated that I decided to concentrate on just one thing; whimsy cats. I painted whimsy cats for weeks. they were very basic, yet, somehow fetching. At a fundraiser for a cat neuter/spay clinic, two of my whimsy cats…

  • Day 5 – Shades of Enza

    Not everyone is lucky enough to have a cat that poses for paintings. Enza, who is a tortie (the first painting) will pose for me anytime. Once I have her sketched in, I have the choice to paint her as she appears, or change her color. They are all sold. These tiny paintings are called…

  • Day 4 – Summit at Sunset

    My imaginary cyclist just spent all day climbing the hills and made it to the top of one at sunset. You can see the deep shadows as the very last light from the sky touches the side of the bicycle and the tree. This 5″ x 7″ Original Watercolor painting is SOLD!