Evening Calm - City Dock *Sold

A couple of years ago, a mother and daughter stopped into my shop. They looked like they were enjoying each others company and savoring the day. As they walked along the sidewalk I snapped a couple of photos...thinking they would be fun to paint. I worked on this piece off and on over a year. Shortly after finishing this piece, a group of people came into the store. They were dressed in flowing summer clothes and I thought, "They would be fun to paint." The little girl seemed familiar to me and then I connected that I had just finished painting her. After asking a few questions I was sure it was the mother and daughter from my painting. It was fun to give them some cards - of this painting - as a thank you for the inspiration. 

Evening Calm - City Dock - is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. cold press paper. It is professionally framed with non-glare glass. Final framed size is 20" square. This piece is sold. I do have cards and prints on steel available at Peculiar Painter | 218-547-3729

Wings on Water • SOLD

 The Tree Swallows, that reside near our house, have inspired another painting...and probably more to come. The movement they make and the way the light shimmers on and through their wings, make painting them entertaining. 

Wings on Water is a brushed acrylic painting on 140 lb. cold press arches paper. This piece is framed, using conservation glass, to a final size of 15.75" square and is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN.  | 218-547-3729

Bare-Feet & Coffee Morning •SOLD

 The vacation vibe is what this painting is all about. Waking up, when your body tells you it's time. You brew a cup of coffee and throw on your comfy clothes, grab a mug and saunter...with bare-feet to savor the view as you decide what you feel like playing for the rest of the day. THAT is what Bare-Feet and Coffee Morning represents. 

Bare-Feet and Coffee Morning is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. cold press paper. It is professionally framed with conservation glass to a final size of 10.5"x12.5". This piece is on hold but we do have cards available and we will see how it prints on metal. | 218-547-3729

Connection •SOLD

I looked forward to working on this piece everyday. The thoughts that filled my head brought joy. This painting is about connection to the land, water, rhythm and spirit.

Connection is painted with brushed acrylic ink on 140 lb. hot press arches paper. The frame is a beautiful solid maple with matte with conservation glass. It is professionally framed. Final framed size is 31" square. This piece is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. | 218-547-3729

8" prints on powder coated steel with hanging brackets are also available. The metal print is shown in the last photo. Prints are $42 each.

Lead the Way *SOLD

 I am beginning to see a pattern in color with my palette knife paintings. I do love to mix cobalts, teals, cerulean and sky blues with a touch of yellows and reds. The sailboat stands apart with clean whites and ivory. There are 3 sailboats in this painting. I hope you can feel the sun, wind and water from this painting.

Lead the Way is a 24"x24" acrylic painting on stretched canvas with 1.5" thick stretcher bars and cross brace. The edges are painted. This piece is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN.  | 215-547-3729

Treeline Greeting •SOLD

 This line of trees summoned me to paint them when they were set in a golden glow as the sun set behind them. If anything says - northern Minnesota - it's a row of trees mirrored in the lake. I feel like I will always need this combination near me. 

Treeline Greetings is a brushed acrylic ink painting on aquabord. Aquabord is a museum series panel made by Ampersand. This is the first time I have painted on this style of board. I will be enjoying painting more pieces like this. This painting is 6" square. It is framed in a maple frame to a final size of 8.25" square. Treeline Greetings is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN.  | 218-547-3729

Water Dance •SOLD

 While paddleboarding, last summer, I observed an agile waterskier. His movement was a dance with the water. During these below zero days - I was compelled to paint this skier and think of calm waters, blue sky and the warm sun on skin.

Water Dance is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. Arches cold press paper. Painted area is 18” square. Final framed and matted size is 29” square. This piece is professionally framed with non glare conservation glass. It is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN | 218-547-3729

8” prints on powder coated steel with hanging brackets are also available for $42.00 each. The 2nd photo (above) is the metal print hanging.

Paddle Paddle Glide *SOLD

 Kayaks come in all shapes and size around northern Minnesota. No matter what the color or shape - the face expression on the paddler always seems to be one of contentment. You can't see the expression of this paddler but I think you can feel her joy - being out on the water. 

Paddle Paddle Glide is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 287 lb. hot press paper. Painted area is 8" square. The final - professionally framed and matted pieces is sized at 15.5" square. This pieces is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN  | 218-547-3729

West Wind & White Caps *SOLD

Think of a stretch of hot summer days with no wind. You soak up the sun, play on the water and take it all in...and then...the wind shifts and the temperature drops. The cool air brings a welcome change. You get to layer up and enjoy some bug free days and savor a hot cup of coffee before returning to the steamy summer days once again. That is what this piece is about - the relief the weather brings. 

West Wind & White Caps is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. hot press paper. It is framed with conservation glass to a final size of 11"x13" in a deep 1.5" thick maple frame. This piece is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN.  | 218-547-3729

Dive In * SOLD

Is she diving from a dock, a rock or a boat? I want you to decide what this free creature was feeling. Imagine a hot, humid summer day and the pure joy of diving into a cool lake!

Dive In is a painted with brushed acrylic ink on 140 lb. hot press watercolor paper.  It is professionally framed with conservation glass. Final framed size is 13.25”x11.25”. This piece is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN  | 218-547-3729 

kayak Days *SOLD

This little piece was a fun sketch that decided it wanted to be a painting.  This kayaker just spent a lovely afternoon touring the bay and is now enjoying a moment of fading light with the satisfied exhaustion that fresh air and exercise bring.

Kayak Days is a 4"x6" brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. hot press Arches watercolor paper. It is framed to a final size of 6"x8" with conservation glass. This painting is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN  | 218-547-3729

Warm Reflections *Sold (prints available)

I'm not quite sure what is in her left hand....is it a cup of coffee or a glass of wine ? You decide!  Clear water, swaying grasses, cozy coat and warm light = time for reflection and enjoying a calm moment. 

Warm Reflections is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. watercolor paper. This piece is professionally framed with conservation glass. Final framed size is 14.5" square.  Prints and cards available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. Original is sold. | 218-547-3729

Sounds of Warmer Days *SOLD

Do you know the sweet sound of the Red-Winged Black bird? If you do - you know how welcome the arrival of these beauties and their sound is after a quiet winter. This piece was inspired by the Red-Winged birds that make Minnesota island their home in the summer. I paddled over to the island to find this guy busy flying from one cattail to the next. 

Sounds of Warmer Days is a 12" x 22" brushed acrylic ink painting on arches hot press 140 lb. paper. This piece is sold. Cards are available. Peculiar Painter | 218-547-3729

Pictured above is the framed original. This photo was kindly sent to me by the owner of the original. I am please with her frame and Mat choice!

Serene Settings *SOLD

This little piece is a loose painted sketch. I wanted you to feel the calm a serene place can bring to mind. A meditation piece. 

Serene Settings is a small brushed ink painting on hand made paper. Painted area is 3"x6". Professionally framed and matted with conservation glass to a final size of 5.75"x9" and available at Peculiar Painter  | 218-547-3729

Warmth *SOLD

For this latest painting - I pictured warm tones - a day where the sun warms your face and hair - a light breeze keeps you from getting too hot. I picture a content tone and inspired thoughts. When I picture these things I picture these colors.

This piece is not going to appeal to everyone but some will feel it like I do and it will warm their eyes and fill their thoughts with summer breezes, evenings on the lake or a mind clearing walk....at least I hope it will. Sometimes we need a  piece that relaxes our minds and brings us to a clearer space. This pieces will be at home surrounded by open windows, candles, wine and music.

Warmth is a 30" x 40 acrylic painting on stretched canvas with 1.5" thick stretcher bars, painted edges and cross braces. It is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN for $675.00 | 218-547-3729