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Just a friendly thank you
As I am getting ready for my show at The Station, I am painting less and doing a lot more of the background kinds of jobs that artists must do, like matting, framing and getting paintings in order. I am, however, trying to keep my paintbrushes wet. I have always loved to get and to…
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White Callas for my love
Happy Valentine’s day. This Valentine’s day I chose the Calla Lily, because of its symbolism and shape. I got a little fanciful with the colors, but that’s what artists do. Here’s what ehow says: Like most flowers, the calla lily has a symbolic meaning. It is, ironically, associated with both weddings and funerals. The calla…
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A sunflower for those dark days
Sometimes painting is therapy for the painter. When it is two shades of grey outside, sometimes it’s nice to have something bright and sunny to lighten up the studio. And thus this painting was born. It’s 11″ x 15″, and can be shipped anywhere in the USA in time for Christmas. This painting is for…
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J is for Jonquils
Happy Spring! That’s what Jonquils say to me. And unlike most other flowers in the Daffodil family, they smell good too. This painting is actually longer than what you can see in the photo. There are about 4 more Jonquils that you cannot see. It’s on a sheet of 6″ x 18″ paper, just right…
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Hawaiian Hibiscus
One of the wonderful things about Hawaii was all the beautiful flowers that flourish there year round. The state flower of Hawaii is the yellow Hibiscus. We found, however that we liked the Hibiscus arnottianus much better, it is so striking in contrast and simplicity with its pure white petals and red stamens. The sad…