Morning Mist - prints on steel available

You lake lovers know the peace of wrapping up in a blanket with a warm beverage to observe the morning mist and calm over the water. This feeling is what I tried to capture here. When the mist is dense enough that you hear the boat motor before you see it - that's morning mist on the lake!

I kept the original of this piece which is a 10" brushed ink on 140 lb. paper. I'm excited to say that I have been collaborating with the local metal fabricator in Walker. Next Innovations is known for their metal work and excellent print quality. Their powder coated metal is long lasting and durable. This piece is available as a 8" square on metal with hanging brackets. The brackets hang the piece out from the wall about an inch giving it a unique look that I am enjoying. 

Morning Mist on powder coated 8" metal with brackets is $42.00 and available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. | 218-547-3729

Chickadee Holiday *SOLD

The Chickadee is a common sight in these parts but that doesn't mean we take these sweet talkers for granted. I know, for one, I would miss the cheerful song of this caped little bird. For this piece my Chickadee landed on a holiday wreath to say hello and add some holiday cheer.

Chickadee Holiday is brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. cold press watercolor paper. It is professionally framed by Heritage framing with conservation glass. This piece is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN  | 218-547-3729

Whip or Whirl - Basswood seeds *SOLD

These seeds look like they have been in training and are ready to take flight. I picture them with little flight hats and goggles. Yes - I just had my morning coffee. They are fun seeds - dancing away.

Whip or Whirl is a 4"x7" brushed acrylic ink painting on 350 lb. mixed media paper. This piece is professionally framed with conservation glass to a final size of 7"x10". This piece is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN | 218-547-3729

Springs of Joy *SOLD

These little sprigs dot the paths of our home adding a lively color. When a friend came to visit this fall we set out the paints and both decided to paint asters. We listened to music, sketched and painted - just like the old days when we were college dorm neighbors. Her painting turned out more of a beautiful macro view. I should have photographed them side by side.

Sprigs of Joy is a 4" x 7" brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. watercolor paper. It is professionally framed with conservation glass to a final size of 7"x10". This piece is sold

Tones of Nature *SOLD

I am a collector of grasses and reeds. ..or at least an admirer. Jars and vases of interesting grass shapes fill my spaces. Sometimes I get to drawing them before they loose their pieces...sometimes I don't. These grasses are tiny delicate stems in the most lovely tones. This is a simple painting - one that can make itself home in almost any room.

Tones of Nature is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. paper. The grays are warmer as in the photo where it is framed.  This piece is 4" x 7" - professionally framed to a size of about 7" x 10" with conservations glass. Tones of Nature is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN 

Nuthatch Perch *NFS

This sweet nuthatch modeled for me this fall. I'm used to seeing these tweets perched upside down so when he sat right-side up I had to admire his grey blue color.

Nuthatch Perch is a 6" square on stretched canvas with painted edges. Medium is an acrylic based ink. I thought a simple floater frame would compliment it. Original is not for Sale.