Almost Fuchsia

This painting was inspired by color. After putting some cuttings of fuchsia colored flowers into a yellow and green vase - I couldn't stop looking at the color combination. The original color inspiration was not a Geranium but a Geranium is what I imagined as my model for this color combination AND I just happened to have a Fuchsia Geranium to inspire me.

I didn't quite capture the color Fuchsia that I see but it's close. ...hence the name Almost Fuchsia. This is a 12" square acrylic painting on stretched canvas. It is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. for $285.00 | 218-547-3729

Two in a Yellow Canoe

 Two in a Yellow Canoe is a whimsical little painting with bright dancing summer colors. Our house sits between 2 resorts. We witness many canoes being paddled in the summer. This pair looked perfectly in tuned to each other and their surroundings. 

This is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. hot press Arches paper. It is professionally framed with conservation glass to a final framed size of 8"x10". Two in a Yellow Canoe is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. for $295.00 | 218-547-3729

Gold & Green

 When the familiar humming-buzz of a Hummingbird's wings returns to northern Minnesota - they bring joy to our hearts and flowers. I have been getting buzzed a lot recently...maybe it's because I have been wearing bright colors or maybe they are saying hello. Either way - they make me happy. 

Gold & Green is a small brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. hot press arches paper. It is framed with conservation glass to a final size of 6.75"x8.75" and available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. for $195.00 | 218-547-3729

Great Blue •SOLD (prints available)

If you have encountered a Great Blue Heron - you know they bring a sense of calm. They harmonize with their environment and move at their on pace. This Heron was taking a walk around our house, last year. I'm not sure why he was visiting so close but he gave me plenty of time to observe him and take photos...which inspired this painting. 

Great Blue is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. hot press arches paper. This piece is professionally framed with non-glare glass to a final size of 25" square.  The original is no longer available but I do have 8" prints on steel with with hanging brackets as well as ornament, cards, 10" prints on steel and 12" prints on paper (paper with boarder is 16"). These prints are available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. | 218-547-3729

Pileated on a Red Pine

 I started with the frame for creating this piece. When you start with a fun shape and rich tone of grey - you have to create something soothing with warm tones to complement it. I thought a Pileated Woodpecker with its pop of red - head - would go quite well and I happened to have some photo inspiration in my "inspiration" photos. 

Pileated on a Red Pine is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. hot press Arches paper. This piece is professionally framed with conservation glass to a final size of 16.5"x7.5". It is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. for $325.00 | 218-547-3729

Fathers of Daughters

 It was recently pointed out to me that I do not have a painting of a father and daughter. The subject gave me inspiration... after-all . . .I am a daughter with a wonderful Father! This image is based on a moment captured by my sister. It was of her daughter with her uncle. Thank you Josie, for the capture.  My hope is that you imagine yourself or your loved ones in this piece. 

Fathers of Daughters is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. cold press paper. This piece is professionally framed with conservation glass. The final framed size is 9.5"x11". This painting is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. for $325.00 | 218-547-3729

cards are also available 

Bunting Bliss •SOLD

There is a pair of Blue Buntings that visit us for a short time once a year. The splash of blue catches my eye and I get so excited to see them. This painting was inspired by that brief glimpse of blue that delights my days.

Bunting Bliss is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. arches cold press paper. This painting is professionally framed with conservation glass. The final framed size is 10.25"x17.25". Bunting Bliss is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN.  | 218-547-3729

Freeform •SOLD

 

I'm back to palette knife painting with this piece. I had a palette of colors in my mind before starting this piece. I wanted it to be about color and movement first and about the sailboats second. I feel like the sailboats took center stage after the red made an appearance ...and I'm okay with this. I hope you feel the inspiration a warm summer day on the water brings with this piece. 

Freeform is acrylic on stretched canvas. This piece is 12"x36" with painted edges. Freeform is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. | 218-547-3729

Small Town Get-a-Way series

 This is #2 in the Small Town Get-a-Way series. I wanted to capture the feeling of visiting a small town with fresh eyes and inspiration. A good coffee is needed along with a bag containing something to remind you of your visit and the enjoyment of the fresh air, the lake and a change from the ordinary routine. 

Small Town Get-a-Way series 2 is a brushed acrylic ink painting on toned mixed media paper. This painting is professionally framed with conservation glass to a final size of 7.5"x9.5" and available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. for $215.00 | 218-547-3729

Small Town Get-A-Way seri

I enjoy observing visitors coming to town to enjoy the small town charm. A coffee in hand is a must and flannel or cozy coats always adds to the environment. I know we sometimes ask too many questions about where you are from but it's fun to hear the stories that come with the happy people who visit the area from generation to generation. 

Small Town Get-a-Way series 1 is a small painting. I used brushed acrylic ink on 140 lb. cold press paper. This piece is framed to a final size of 6"x8". This piece is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. for $195.00 | 218-547-3729

 

Monarch on Milkweed • SOLD

 This painting is a commissioned piece. I was asked to paint a Monarch butterfly in a Milkweed setting. I could instantly picture the painting and was excited to work on it. 

Monarch on Milkweed is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. Arches cold press paper. The final size was 8"x10". This piece is sold. 

May Days •SOLD

 

I confess, this painting started out as a winter scene. It was a serene monotone piece and was nearly finished when the monotone days of winter made me really want color. . . and then....I added more color and more color until it was a warm early spring day and I could hear the birds and the moving water. 

This is a palette knife painting which I use a lot of paint on. Because of the change in direction my paint got even thicker. There is a lot of paint on this piece. I recommend seeing it in person. Some will like the thick paint but it might not appeal to everyone. 

May Days is a 30" square acrylic painting on stretched canvas with painted edges. This painting is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. | 218-547-3729

Push Pole Traditions •SOLD

 There is a push pole on display at Peculiar Painter. People often question what the long pole is used for. This pole is used to skillfully guide a canoe through the wild rice. It is beautiful to witness a canoe swiftly move through the rice as the wild rice is harvested every fall. This scene is one I enjoyed observing on Steamboat Bay, Leech Lake in the Fall of 2024. 

Push Pole Traditions is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. Arches paper. This painting is professionally framed with conservation glass. The final framed size is 14.75"x8.25". This piece is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN.  | 218-547-3729

Golf Lessons •NFS

 I have had this scene in my mind since the moment I witnessed it. My husband, son and I headed to the driving range on a spring day. My son wanted to carry his own clubs but we could tell that they were heavy for him. Matt, my husband, lightly held the handle of the clubs to ease the weight. I thought that this simple gesture is what being a father is about.

I kept the original of Golf Lessons. 8" prints on powder coated steel are available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. for $42.00 | 218-547-3729

The View from Here I & II •SOLD

The View from Here I & II were commissioned pieces from a thoughtful husband to his wife. The criteria for the painting was pretty open and the photos that were sent, for inspiration, were just what I needed. I was so inspired that I painted 2 pieces and both pieces were purchased. I am told the surprise went over very well, which is always a relief to me. 

The View from Here I is an acrylic painting on stretched canvas. The View from Here II is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. hot press paper. Both pieces are sold. 

Modern Scandinavian Garden - Reaching Sunshine

February is a good time to add to my Modern Scandinavian Garden series. Orange, blues and yellows were guiding this piece. Dahlias and Zinnias were the stars but you might notice a little Song Sparrow making an appearance too. 

Modern Scandinavian Garden - Reaching Sunshine is an acrylic painting on stretched canvas with cross braces and painted edges. Size is 24"x36". This piece will be available soon at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. for $2,200.00 | 218-547-3729

Prints and cards will be available soon too. 

 

Silent Snow

 

This painting started out with white, paynes grey and indigo. I then added little highlights of raw Sienna and red earth. You have to look close to see the subtle variation. I wanted this piece to feel like winter but cozy - not cold. 

Silent Snow is a brushed acrylic ink painting of 140 lb. cold press arches paper. This painting is framed to a final size of 13.25" square and available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. for $285.00. 

8" prints on steel with hanging brackets will also be available for $42 | 218-547-3279

Cheerful Blue Jay

 Blue Jay's are constant visitors at our house. My son decided they are his favorite bird and I enjoy their constant presence. I wanted this regal Jay to have a fun and whimsical energy. Stripes, circles and bright colors give this painting a cheerful feel. 

Cheerful Blue Jay is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. cold press paper. This painting is framed with conservation glass. Final framed size is 10" square. This piece is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. for $245.00 | 218-547-3729

Showy •SOLD

 

I remember being a child and finding so much joy in discovering Showy Lady-slippers. My Grandpa knew how much we loved these, I think he did too. He would scout out the best spots to see them and take us on lady-slipper drives. I paint them for this reason and because the swirl of the deep green leaves against the  delicate flower is really fun to paint.

Showy is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. arches cold press paper. This painting is professionally framed with conservation glass. The finished size is 14.25"x9.25". This painting is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. | 218-547-3729

The Calm •SOLD

There is a frame shop in Wisconsin called Avenue Art. Since the first time I entered their doors it has been a favorite stop every time my family is in Appleton. I stock up on beautiful frames and enjoy visualizing what to paint to fit the frame. This rich blue frame asked me to paint a tree surrounded by complimentary sunset tones. ..so I did!

The Calm is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. cold press arches paper. This piece is framed with conservation glass. Final framed size is 8.25"x6.25" 

Walker Bay Boulevard •SOLD

 If you have ever wandered the bike trail, which runs parallel to Walker Bay Boulevard, you know how peaceful and warm the light feels. I walk this trail to restore balance and remind myself how luck we are to have the lakes, trails and trees surrounding us. 

Walker Bay Boulevard is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. arches cold press paper. It is framed with conservation glass. The finished framed size is 8" square. This piece is sold but cards will be available.