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.
Lift the Lamp
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.
Special Delivery
I am smitten with the paintings of Nguyen Thanh Binh, Vietnamese artist. So I am still leaking some of his inspiration.
All Is Well
He sleeps yet his heart is awake.
Wash Day
Something for a child’s room, new baby, or simply for a smile.
Basket of Roses
In the actual painting, the yellows are more soft and subtle and the pinks are warmer than my camera can capture, even after much digital finessing. I liked the looseness of the flowers and worked for looseness with the paint.
Who Me?
Yes, little Bluebird of Happiness, you!