Staged

I'm really having fun with this series.  Always wanted to be a dancer when I was young, but life and piano lessons seemed to get in the way.

Night Out

Second in a series called "Dance" these are more found images made from chaos.  I really love this kind of painting - it makes me use my imagination.

Moon Dance

Some friends thought it would be a good idea to have a "Big Moon Party" the other night when the moon was in it's super moon phase.  We were a lot more laid back than this painting, but I love the exuberance!  I may have felt that way, and even howled once or twice.

"Poof" the magic dragon

The third in the "found" images collection, "Poof" appeared as a sort of dog.  Even though this is a little on the gory side, I still like it for it's drama.

Goofy Girl

The second installment of "found" images.  Goofy Girl was the "found" image - her face appeared  complete with eye and lips.

Geisha in Gear

This is the first in a series of "found" images created by making a background the then picking images from it.  The painting actually selects the subject matter, my imagination just enhances what I see.

Pear 4

Fourth in the series.  This one looks as if it's on fire.  My kind of autumn colors.

Pear 3

Third in the series - I think I like the unusual color combinations in this one.

Pear 2

Second edition in a color study of pears.

Dance Me To The Moon

Sometime when you "Make a Mess" something wonderful emerges.  I love this playful image of a dancing couple.  Makes me want to live in their world for a while.

Do You Like My New Chair?

I am so loving these blues.  Normally not a blue person, but these are so rich.  Sort of makes me want to redo my house.

Pear 1

Pears are such an interesting fruit to paint.  They have a sort of knobby shape that lets you experiment with color, light and shadow.  This is the first in a series.  We'll see where this goes - off into the wild I hope.

City Lights

This might be one of the most favorite things I have painted lately.  Made from a mess of a collage, it has emerged as an interesting painting.  Note to self:  never give up on a painting.

Full of It

It's been a long time since I have done anything worth posting.  But after taking Bob Burridge's workshop at the Bunkhouse in Cypress Mill, TX, my whole attitude about creating art has changed.  Bob freed my soul to just create - gave me permission to paint like I've always wanted - without fear.  Not everything is a masterpiece, but it's all fun and it pleases me.  That's all that counts don't you think?

Flowers Make Me Happy

Flowers make me happy.  I just love this time of year when all the wildflowers are in full bloom.  Wayne and I plan on going out into the countryside for a photo expedition sometime this week, and hopefully, will come back with some great things to paint.  Maybe a little plein air painting will be on the schedule as well.

You're Kidding -- Right?

She is so sassy I can't stand it!  That look just says that she doesn't take any guff from anyone.  I love it when we are strong enough to stand up and be our own person - regardless what anyone thinks.  SOLD.

Red

I love her hair!  My hair would look so fabulous like this ... if only I had a lot more of it, it was looooonger, and really red.  And, oh, if I weighed a lot less.  These paintings are so much fun to do.  You can make them be as sassy as you want, and don't have to answer to anyone.  I love it.

Red, 8x10 mixed media on paper, SOLD

My New Kimono

There is something about this series of strong women that makes me want to explore the exotic.  I want to give them exotic clothes and wild hair.  Do you think that they are strong because they have the freedom to be wild and exotic?  Or, do you think they are exotic and wild because they are free?

Wishful Thinking

Ahh, to be that young again!  Nice thought, but really - never again!  This is another in my series of Strong Women.  Strength in a woman is visible self-confidence; knowing who she is, what she wants and how to get it.   I love seeing that in the young women of today.  It certainly didn't exist very often when I was young -- only occasional glimpses of what was to come.  More power to ya sistas!
Mixed Media 15x22 on paper. $500.00

Old Lacy

I painted this portrait of Lacy for a friend's birthday.  She is one of her dogs in heaven.  On the day the photo what shot, she had been moved from the ranch to the house in town, and she was a happy, happy dog.  Her owner was happy, too.