Paddle to Fish *SOLD

This little painting is meant to have a dramatic angle - looking down on the fishermen  - as not to intrude on his catch! This outdoorsmen needed some alone time and paddled out to a quite place on the lake in order to clear his mind and catch some fish. At least this is the story I had in mind while painting this scene.

I wanted to make this painting feel like a woodblock print with block colors - very illustrative in style. I used brush ink on 140 lb paper. The frame compliments the crisp lines of the canoe, fishing rod and water trails. Paddle to Fish is framed to a final size of 8"x10" and available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN for $135.00

Cork n Reel *SOLD

Cork n Reel  was inspired by my Grandfathers classic fishing rods. The cork handles and scuffed reels could tell some stories of fishing outings that I would love to hear. 

Cork n Reel is a watercolor painting on 140 lb. cold press arches watercolor paper. It is professionally framed to a final size of 21" x 8" and available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN for $$196.00 | 218-547-3729

Snow Bird *SOLD

This funny little cardinal is another model that caught my attention during a snowstorm. His bright red feathers were striking against the grey white background. I couldn't help but paint him looking a little ruffled by the big flakes surrounding him. 

Snow Bird is a brushed ink painting on 140 lb. watercolor paper. It is professionally framed to a final size of 8.5"x10.5". Available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN for $98.00 | 218-547-3729

Winter Jay *SOLD

While spending the holidays in Wisconsin at my In-Law's house I had the chance to see beautiful Blue Jays, Cardinals and sweet song birds up close. It's fun to see what birds are drawn to certain areas. These birds were lured in by the generous scoops of bird seed that were served up each day. This particular Blue Jay was striking against the snowstorm that left a dramatic background to highlight him.

Winter Jay is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. watercolor paper. Framed size is 9.5" x 11" -[professionally framed with conservation glass]. Available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN for $165.00 | 218-547-3729

River Grass *SOLD

River Grass has been a work in progress - until now. I originally sketched the piece in graphite. The subject of wild and ornamental grasses is one that I enjoy painting and sketching. I thought it was complete as a sketch but recently envisioned  it more dramatic with color and stripes. The final piece turned out just as I pictured and I'm hesitant to part with it.

River Grass is professionally framed and matted to a final size of 21" x 27" and is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. Artwork is brushed ink and graphite on 140 lb watercolor paper. $435.00

Day Dreamer

Day-Dreamer is inspired by a former co-worker of mine. Every detail of her apparel was well thought out with graceful lines. She was stylish but not trendy - classic but current. 

I sketched this piece in graphite months ago. Recently - I decided it needed color and added 3 colors of brushed ink over the graphite sketch. I used cool grey, red earth and sepia to complete the piece. 

Day Dreamer is a 13"x16" graphite and brushed ink painting on archival paper. It is for sale framed or unframed. The framing is not professional but attractive. Framed size is 17"x21". | 218-547-3729

Sun-Dress and Flip-Flops *not available

Sun-Dress and Flip-Flops was inspired by a scene I came across on my way to the post office. 2 years ago there was a young woman in a cute sun-dress spending an afternoon wandering around town with her dog by her side. I thought a graphite sketch and brushed ink would capture the moment best.

Sun-Dress and Flip-Flops is a 5"x10" brushed ink painting on 140 lb watercolor paper. It is professionally matted and framed to 8"x 14.5" and is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN for $89.00 | 218-547-3729