Forest Finale •SOLD

This painting has been in process since late October, when the trees were full of dancing color and I couldn't get enough of it. It lasts such a short time and is so amazing. I admit - I took about 1000 photos to reference for more paintings. I kept the birch in the foreground with hint of Maple, Oak, Pine and others represented with the variety of color. I wanted this piece to feel like your eyes were drifting through layers and layers of tree color. 

Forest Finale is an acrylic painting on stretched canvas. The edges are 1.75" thick and painted. The finished size is 36" x 24". This piece is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN.

Cards and prints on steel with hanging brackets are also available. (Metal print is 22"x14" | $98)

 

Nuthatch Holiday NFS•Prints coming soon

 I have had the vision for this painting since last winter. My In-Laws have a bird feeder that looks like a snowman - when the birds land on it - I can't help but giggle. I imagine a real snowman with the birds sitting on its face. And so - that was the inspiration for this painting. 

I cropped the side of the snowman's face tight so Joel, at Heritage Framing, came up with a shadow box style framing which I think compliments the feel just right. 

Nuthatch Holiday is brushed acrylic ink on 1/8" wood panel. This piece is professionally framed with conservation glass to a final size of 11.25" square. It is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. | 218-547-3729 - holiday cards and prints will be available soon.

Flannels and Hot Beverages

 Admit it, you are ready for layers, fall colors, hot beverages, candles burning, soups simmering and crisp walks wearing your favorite soft flannel shirt and hiking boots. This was a pretty fast painting - as I listened to music and podcasts and pondered the wonderful October days ahead! 

Flannels and Hot Beverages is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 Lb. hot press Arches paper. It is professionally framed with conservation glass to a final size of 18.25" square. This piece is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. for $525.00 | 218-547-3729

Susan's Style •SOLD

 Some people just inspire me. Susan, is one of these people. She knows who she is and I can tell she enjoys her life. Her style varies from sporty to refined. I imagine that her closet is a full of wonderful layers to fit every season. I bet she would be really fun to go clothes shopping with. She stopped into the store recently, wearing this nautical jacket, wide leg pants and natural toned shoes - exactly the style I like to paint. I couldn't resist asking if I could snap a few photos for painting inspiration. Hesitantly she agreed. Susan's Style is about being comfortable in your own skin, finding the style that works for you and enjoying the journey. 

This painting is brushed acrylic ink on 140 lb. hot press paper. It is professionally framed with conservation glass to a final size of 10"x12". Susan's Style is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. | 218-547-3729

Bittersweet Season 2023

 It's that time of year - Bittersweet harvesting! I found a nice healthy vine and it sparked a new bittersweet berry painting. This one is a little different from my past pieces for 2 reasons. #1 it is painted on a aquaboard panel. #2 - I worked with Heritage framing who created a fun shadow box style frame which gives it a more dimensional appearance.

Bittersweet Season 2023 is brushed acrylic ink on 1/8" wood panel. This piece is professionally framed with conservation glass to a final size of 11.25" square. It is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. for $285.00 | 218-547-3729

Puppy Days

 The amount of time a puppy is a puppy is so fleeting. Maybe that is why seeing those big puppy paws and floppy ears are so happy and memorable. This puppy and woman were at city park, one afternoon, when I was there with my son. The puppy actually wasn't with the woman but she took a moment to pet it and looked thoughtful as it played by her feet. 

Puppy Days is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. hot press paper. It is framed with conservation glass to a final size of 12.5"x10.5"/ This painting is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. for $235.00. | 218-547-3729

Cards and prints on steel are also available. 

Skating Lessons

Teaching a child to skate takes patience but it is one of the great gifts you can pass down. I remember watching my Mom skate with her long graceful glide. She patiently taught each of us kids to skate and I am thankful for that. Skating is such a great northern state past time. This painting was inspired by a Mother daughter pair I came across in Wisconsin, last winter. They represent anyone who has bundled up and taken a few falls in order to enjoy this magical winter sport. 

Skating Lessons is a brushed acrylic ink painting on hot press paper. This piece is professionally framed with conservation glass to a final size of 14.75" square. This piece is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. for $389.00 | 218-547-3729

Cards and prints on steel are also available. 

A Moment of Still •SOLD

 When I think of a Hummingbird I imagine movement. When I see one of these amazing creature still it calms me. Even a hummingbird takes time to rest and look at the view. I started this piece with the flora. I believe it is wild parsnip but it is still beautiful with its stacking movement. . . just don't touch it!

A Moment of Still is a brushed acrylic ink painting on cold press paper. It is professionally framed with conservation glass to a final size of 16.25"x9.75". This piece is sold. 

Sundown Iris •SOLD

 I don't know if it is because they don't last long after being picked or that they grow so petite and lovely in the wild but something about an Iris always captures me. I don't even have a favorite color of Iris - every single one is amazing. This is another subject I could just paint every day and not get bored. 

Sundown Iris is a small 5"x7" brushed acrylic ink painting. It is professionally framed to a final size of 9.5"x7.5". This piece is sold

A Tiller in Time •SOLD

 From our house, I get to witness the occasional boat pass by, operated by a tiller motor. The slower pace, posture of the driver and setting always brings me back to happy days with my Grandad. I hope this painting brings you to happy days on the water - going just the right pace - with the wind in your hair. 

A Tiller in Time is an acrylic painting with palette knife application. The paint is applied thick to give a feeling of dappled light on water. This piece is framed in a shadow box style floater frame. The final framed size is 25"x13" with a 3" thickness from the back to the front of the frame. This piece is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. | 218-547-3729

Two on the Crew •SOLD

A couple in a canoe paddled by me, last summer, while I sat on the dock. I admired how they worked together in harmony. It is not often that I see a couple in harmony ...in a canoe. I had my camera at my side and took reference photos to paint. 

I thought a palette knife painting would suit this little piece. As with most palette knife paintings - the paint is thick and the style is loose - allowing the viewer to fill in the details. This is a small 8" painting with 1.5" thick stretcher bars and painted edges. Two on the Crew - is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN.  | 218-547-3729

Modern Scandinavian Columbine Blooms •SOLD

 I have been excited about working on this painting. I had the vision for it when the Columbine were blooming this spring. They modeled for me and I sketched my idea in paint. With summer and all the activity that comes with it I have spaced out my time - eager to keep working on it. Red is my favorite color and the intense reds of the Columbine spoke to me. I wanted to make the blooms extra large to keep with the over exaggerated feel of my other Modern Scandinavian pieces. I made the bird small to make the blooms feel even bigger. 

 Modern Scandinavian Columbine Blooms is an acrylic painting on stretched canvas with painted edges and cross braces. This piece is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN.  | 218-547-3729

Morning Rituals •SOLD

I hope you feel calm and quiet with this painting. Imagine waking up early to a calm lake, a coffee and plans to paddle. . .later in the day. For now it's about you and the sounds of birds and the vibration of the lake on your soul. 

 Morning Rituals is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 350 lb. hot press paper. It is professionally framed with conservation glass. Final size is _"x_". This piece is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN.  | 218-547-3729

In the Garden Series #4 - Sunflower Afternoon •SOLD

My - In the Garden Series continues with_Sunflower Afternoon. The last 3 paintings, in the garden series, had tame gardens. This painting is more free flowing with sunflowers dancing where they wish. The gardener has a loose relaxed style to match the wild garden. 

Sunflower Afternoon is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. hot press paper. This piece is professionally framed with conservation glass. Final framed size is 12.25"x18.5". This painting is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. | 218-547-3729

6"x12" prints on powder coated steel with hanging brackets are available of this piece. 

Little Zing •SOLD

 The color and shape of Zinnia plants lend themselves to a fun Modern Scandinavian style. I sketched these this spring in anticipation of having them blooming in my garden soon! Alas - my plants are in the ground and ready to bloom! 

Little Zing is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. hot press paper. It is professionally framed with non-glare glass. Final framed size is 11"x10.5". This painting is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN.  | 218-547-3729

Paddle Rhythm •SOLD

 It's about time for a new canoeing painting. I hope the rhythm of the water ripples bring thoughts of peaceful summers paddling and you hear the loons call and grasses sway. 

Paddle Rhythm is a brushed acrylic painting on 140 lb. hot press paper. This piece is professionally framed with conservation glass. Overall framed size is 8.5"x11". This painting is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. | 218-547-3729 

Sunset Stars •SOLD

Your evening is winding down and the light is starting to fade. The air is calm and you are not ready to go inside. The stars are just coming out and you decide it is a good night to start a campfire and watch the stars continue to appear. That is the feeling I want you to have with sunset stars. 

Sunset Stars is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. hot press paper. This piece is professionally framed with conservation glass. Overall framed size is 9.5" square. This piece is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. | 218-547-3729

Red Pine Lake View •SOLD

 I associate Red Pines with dramatic views of blue water, clean air and deep refreshing-recharging breath. There is something about red pines and lake views that relax the soul and says home. 

This painting is a unique size. I started with the beautiful frame and created the painting to match the frame. Red Pine Lake View is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. arches cold press paper. It is professionally framed with non-glare glass. Overall framed size is 42.5"x10". This piece will be available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. | 218-547-3729

This is the Day

Two things have stayed consistent in my mind since mid-March. #1: my favorite Sunday school song - "This is the day that the Lord has made. We shall rejoice and be glad in it" - has been in my head nearly every morning. #2: I have had the need to paint a red and yellow ochre painting. The graceful flow of Elm Tree leaves felt right for this painting. I actually added more color and a horizon line to this piece but it didn't match my vision. More layers were added, the mood calmed and my vision was complete. 

This is the Day - is a 48"x24" acrylic painting on stretched canvas with cross braces and painted edges. It will be available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. in May, 2023. Price is $1,500.00 | 218-547-3729

 

Kabekona Bay Sunset View •SOLD

Those of you who travel north of Walker, around sunset time, know the vibrant color that fills the sky and lake on Kabekona Bay. Some residents are lucky enough to have this view in their backyards. When I was asked to paint the view from one of these yards I was happy to. This is a commissioned piece. I was given several reference photos capturing the peaceful mood of the scene. I love when photos are taken knowing how I enjoy painting 3/4 to back view. 

Kabekona Bay Sunset View is a 20" square brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. hot press paper with an additional 2" border. 

Modern Scandinavian - Natures Vibration •SOLD

 I started this painting as a loose sketch on watercolor paper. I was giving a painting demonstration to my son's school and wanted to show techniques of painting. The sketch remained unpainted for a year, until last month when I couldn't resist adding color to it.

My brain has been healing from a head concussion. The thought of relaxing and painting with bright colors was calming to my mind and eyes. I worked slowly, layering color and adding movement to the piece. I added a hummingbird in flight along with a feeling of the hummingbird trail around the Dahlias. 

This is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. hot press Arches watercolor paper. It is professionally framed with conservation glass. The final size is 22.5" square. 

8" prints on powder coated steel are available at Peculiar Painter for $42 | 218-547-3729

Gavin NFS

 My Nephew is the nicest and cutest boy. He is an avid outdoorsman, exceptional athlete and has great style and balance. Can you tell I am a proud auntie? My sister took a photo of Gavin fishing last summer. His stance and the summer light made for a perfect painting subject.

This piece will go to my nephew but I will have cards available at Peculiar Painter. The original is a 5"x7" brushed acrylic ink on 140 lb. cold press paper.