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 •SOLD

 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.  | 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