Lush Simplicity
Sometimes simple has a lot to say. This piece was a demo on how to let the toned board show through top layers of paint. It is a style and a technique of many impressionist painters.
Upon Our Waters
A bit whimsical of Jesus who walked upon our waters, perhaps this is a smile and a lift in stormy times.
Christmas Cards
From my oil painting “Child of Light”, I had these Christmas cards printed. If interested, they are now for sale on my art shop, 20 cards and envelopes in a set for $22. If you click on the Art Shop button at the top of this blog page (or below), you will see it as […]
Pears a’Plenty
Rarely do I paint any scene twice, but this image from free photos on Pixabay still attracts me. Though slightly different from my earlier work, I had the same joy of of the casual rest of each pear and the bold stems and leaves.
Offvine
Luscious grapes from vine to table. I was drawn to this free photo by the contrast of “jungle” background with purple grapes. I added the white table cloth in place of the brown log of the photo.
Lift the Lamp
By Any Other Name
“A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Shakespeare’s Juliet.
Saint Joan of Arc
This heroic young woman has always had a grip on my soul. So much can be said about her. Born in Domremy, France in 1412, she first heard voices from heaven at age 12. St. Catherine and St. Margaret began to prepare her for her mission, and later St. Michael and visions of her heavenly […]
Your Servant, Lord
Below is the initial test sketch 8 x6″ of the final painting. I wanted to test color scheme and light effects before I tackled the larger format.
Gift of Daisies
Simplicity can shout.