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. 

Time & Space •SOLD

 When considering commission paintings, I make sure I have enough connection with the idea in order to do justice to the piece. This piece was about a favorite rock over looking Leech Lake with a loved dog companion - enjoying the sun setting. I think many of us can relate to this feeling. There was an added bonus, for me, because the view included Goose Island in the distance. My Grandparents had a campground that faced the opposite side of Goose Island. Some of my absolute favorite memories include summers at the Camper's Landing beach with Goose Island in the distance.  

I used a combination of Palette knife and pointillism to give the painting a summer sun on water feel. I was asked to keep this piece loose and light feeling. With the optical mixing your eye fills in the spaces to make it feel like light reflecting color. 

Time & Space is a 24"x24" acrylic painting on stretched canvas with painted edges.  Cards will be available soon.