Feathered

This sweet little fellow seems to be trying to make a decision.  Tail up, bright eyed, I hope it will be the right one!  He was created on a 5x7 inch canvas panel with oil paint. Although he has SOLD, you can view some of my other paintings of birds and animals  in my Etsy Shop. 

Spring Tree Line

Just added this one to my Etsy Shop.  I painted it while dreaming of spring. The cold and damp has lead me to slip into my imagination and create something a little warmer.  This original 6x8 inch painting can be viewed or purchased here along with some of my other paintings of trees. 

Rabbit Fluff

This little fluffy bunny was originally created on 6x6 inch canvas panel with professional oil paints.  Reproductions are now available at my new website.  Just click on his icon and choose the size and surface.  Or, you can order him on a note card! 

Flash

The freedom of working with acrylic in an abstract way has been occupying my painting time lately.  I like the way my instinct can take over and attention to detail, shape, and form doesn't bog me down.  Instead, my ideas are organic and evolve as the canvas is covered. This 16x20 inch painting emerged yesterday and was a delightful way to spend an afternoon.  Although the painting is not for sale, I have uploaded photos of it so it can be purchased in print form at this link.   Click here to view it in my print gallery or make a purchase.

Blue Jay Painting

After painting landscapes for a while, I had a yearning to change things up.  This little blue jay is the result.  He is painted in oils on a 4x6 inch canvas panel.  I love painting the texture of feathers and this little fellow was no exception.  He is looking for a new home, so if you are inclined to adopt him, click on this link where you can view him in my Etsy shop or make a purchase.  He is very sweet and doesn't even need a cage. 

Landscape In Acrylic

Today's painting is unusual for me in that it is not painted in oils, my usual media.  This painting was done using acrylic paints.  They  have never been my favorite because of the quick drying time.  It always seemed that the paint was dry before I could take it from the palette to the canvas, but recently I tried a Masterson Sta-Wet Palette.  It was ideal!  There is a sponge the size of the palette that is topped with some kind of special disposable palette paper that is dipped in water before using it.  With the damp sponge and paper,  the paint stayed wet and manageable like never before.  It was wonderful to paint an entire 16x20 inch painting in a few hours.  I didn't have to wait for an under painting to dry and if something didn't please me, I could paint over it in just a few minutes.  Love it!  I may start painting with acrylics a little more frequently now that I have my wonderful new palette.  Click on the Fine Art America link to purchase prints of this painting or visit here.

Looking Toward Spring

Outside the temperature is hovering in the thirties.  I can't complain too much, at least it isn't raining, but it is the delight of spring that is capturing my dreams.  This 6x8 inch painting was inspired by the thought of days of spring and fresh country air.  Can't wait for a little sunshine.  The painting is available for sale in my Etsy Shop.  You can view it or make a purchase here.

Red Still Life

It has been a while since I painted flowers.  The season might have something to do with it.  Finding fresh flowers in December and January can only be done by a trip to the florist or the hot house.  Since I didn't make either trip, this little vase of red flowers came right out of my head.  I much prefer the real thing, but it did help brighten my winter mood and give me hope for some upcoming warmer weather.  The painting is 6x6 inches on a gallery-wrapped canvas and can be viewed or purchased here.

Snow Shoeing

Put on a pair of snow shoes and head up to the mountains.  The scenery is beautiful and the snow pack is great.  This 8x10 inch oil painting of a delightful mountain destination can be purchased at my Etsy Shop.  Click here to view or make a purchase.

Little Green Bird

Green feathers and a startled eye attracted me to this little creature.  He's SOLD and has found new home, but you can view some of my other original paintings of birds and animals that are for sale by clicking here.  If you are interested in purchasing a print of this painting please visit here to view prices and size availability.

Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays! Today's painting is a sweet little snow scene that emerged from my imagination.  Here on the coast of the Pacific Northwest, we seldom get snow, so it is my imagination that takes me to this place.  The painting is 5x7 inches on a canvas panel. It has SOLD, but if you like this little winter scene, you may also like this one or this one, too. 

Little Blue and White

He's just a little blue and white bird.  I'm not sure what kind, but he was a delight to paint.  On a 4x5 inch canvas he was looking for a new home where he could get out of the cold and found one right away.  This painting has already SOLD, but there are more original paintings of animals and birds available in my Etsy Shop.   If you would like to purchase a print of this painting, please visit this link at my gallery of reproduction art.

The Palouse

Recently I've been working on a series of paintings that were inspired by the Palouse Region of Eastern Washington and Idaho.  I lived there for four years and grew to love the rolling grasslands.  At first it felt bare and empty.  After all, I was a girl raised amongst the evergreen trees of Western Washington.  We seldom saw the sky because of towering trees and endless gray clouds.  But, after having lived on the prairies of the Palouse for a while, I found a longing for them.  This painting is 5x7 inches on a canvas panel.  You can view it or make a purchase here.  Along with this painting are others of the same size, with a third  featuring a long dirt road.  In addition, I painted a larger, heavily textured 11x14 inch painting of the prairie that was a lot of fun and can be viewed or purchased here.  The collection is currently available in my Etsy Shop along with many of my other landscape oil paintings. 

Wild Birds

Painting birds is a fun little distraction.  This is one of a series of little 4x4 inch paintings of crows that I am  selling. This fellow has already SOLD, but you can see more little bird paintings in my Etsy Shop by clicking here. Or, you can by a print by clicking this link.

Sunshine and Snow

Early spring when there is still a little snow on the ground and the vegetation is just beginning to awake was the season I was trying to capture in this little oil painting.  Early April in Central Oregon provides the wonderful combination of sunshine and snow.  The painting is on a 5x7 inch gallery-wrapped canvas.  It has already SOLD, but I have more little landscapes for sale in my Etsy Shop.