Guided by Wind *SOLD

Guided by Wind is a watercolor painting on 140 lb. watercolor paper.

Sandpoint, ID holds a Thursday evening regatta in the summers. During my first year in Sandpoint, I had a routine of biking to the races after picking up Thai food to enjoy as I perched at the end of the rocks and watched the boats. I looked forward to Thursdays and seeing the regular sailors playing with the wind. I still picture the smile and waves as the sailors glided back to the docks.

Guided by Wind is framed and matted. The framed size is 13" x 21" and is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. for $175.00 | 218-547-3729

Morning Light *SOLD

Morning Light is a simple leaf painting in a fun narrow size. I used my favorite Grumbacher hue: Naples Yellow  along with the beautiful  yellow of, Winsor and Newton's Artists' Acrylic: Naples Yellow Deep to create the feel of sun bursting through the red leaves.

This acrylic on canvas painting is 8" x 16" with painted edges. It is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN for $120.00 | 218-547-3729

Calla Lily Bloom

Calla Lily Bloom was inspired by a recent trip to Arizona and the gardens of a master gardener - My Aunt. The spiraling leaves were as inspiring as the tulip shaped blooms. If there was ever a flower that could be playful and elegant at the same time - it would be the Calla Lily.

I tried several different background colors on this piece until I settled on the rich cobalt blue, giving this painting a calm and peaceful feel.

Calla Lily bloom is a small 11 x 14 acrylic painting on stretched canvas with painted edges. It is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN for $65.00 | 218-547-3729

Drift Boat Guide *SOLD

Those of you who have spent time on or near the rivers out west might recognize this scene. The low sitting drift boat, guided by a skilled rower and fishing guide, is a common scene - especially in Montana. This scene was inspired by a river in Montana and one of these skilled guides.

Drift Boat Guide is a very small 5" x 5" painting on stretched canvas (1.5" thick stretchers) with painted edges. Available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN | 218-547-3729

Sunshine on Bittersweet *SOLD

Bittersweet, my favorite painting subject, makes another appearance. This time I used a lighter palette of ivory and warm gray behind the bold oranges and reds of the bittersweet vines.

This little 5" x 5" painting is acrylic on stretched (1.5" thick stretchers) canvas. Available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN for $40.00 | 218-547-3729

Lake Effect *SOLD

This was a fun, multi layered painting. To see the process I used to create it, from start to finish, click on the youtube video below. 

Lake Effect is a 30" x 30" acrylic painting on stretched canvas. Available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. for $398.00  | 218-547-3729

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CJNQYEGcG8

Traditional Rituals *SOLD

Growing up in Northern Minnesota, my family often attended the Cass Lake Pow-Wow. I remember the drums and singing filling me with joy and the need to dance to the steady rich drum. 

Last summer I enjoyed the drum circles and dancers at the Onigum Pow Wow. This little dancer was so full of heart and rhythm. I couldn't help but paint him.  I thought watercolor would work best with it's free flowing movement and vibrant pigment. 

Traditional Rituals is an 11" x 14" watercolor on 140 lb arches watercolor paper. Available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN.  for $150.00 - framed |  218-547-3729