The Big Lake

 I started this painting last year and kept wanting to finish it but the right time did not come - until now. Even unfinished I knew I wanted this to be a subtle and warm piece. I want you to feel the relaxed summer days where sky meets water and all feels warm and relaxed. 

The Big Lake is a 28"x9" acrylic painting on stretched canvas with painted edges. This piece is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. for $465.00 | 218-547-3729

October Light - Garden series #6 •SOLD

 I've had a vision for the next painting in the garden series. The perfect opportunity to take inspiration photos arrived on a beautiful October day. A local friend has a garden in the perfect setting. She also has dogs and chickens running around the property. I knew her earthy style, athletic form and beautiful yard would be the perfect setting for this painting. Thankfully she was willing to humor me and hold one of her chickens at the entrance to her garden. I imagine many hours have been spent here, working the dirt, growing goodness and nurturing the soul. I hope you connect with this feeling of October light and harvest time. 

October Light is a 15" square brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. cold press arches paper. I sold this painting unframed so there is not a finished photo. I do have 8" prints on steel available. The print is shown in the bottom photo. 8" prints on powder coated steel are available at Peculiar Painter for $42. | 218-547-3729

Silver and Gold

My first painting of 2025 is complete. One of my favorite days of 2024 included a stop at a golden beach on a hot summer evening. As my son played in the water I noticed a paddle-boarder enjoying a smooth paddle as the light faded. As she got closer, the woman that I thought was young, now appeared to be a silver haired and fit woman in her retirement years. She beached her board and went for a refreshing swim. It was obvious that she was savoring the day. As she paddled off into the distance I found I was filled with inspiration. 

I wish us all a healthy and prosperous new year filled with plenty of fresh air and sunshine. Here is to 2025 - Cheers!

Silver and Gold is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. Arches cold press paper. It is framed with conservation glass to a final size of 10.75" square. This piece is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. for $285.00 | 218-547-3729

Aspen Amongst the Evergreens • ON HOLD

On one of my evening walks, this fall, I noticed the most graceful Aspen tree standing bright amongst a beautiful backdrop of deep greens. The contrast of light and complimentary colors imbedded onto my brain and I knew I had to paint this scene on a large canvas. 

I used a combination of palette knife and paint brush with this piece. I wanted it to feel loose but layered and refined. 

Aspen Amongst the Evergreen is a 40"x60" acrylic painting on deep edged stretched canvas with cross braces and painted edges. This piece is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. for $3,600.00 | 218-547-3729

Find Your Way Home

 Sundown, on a calm evening, creates a light that feels like a song. I've had this song in my head and couldn't wait to get it down on canvas. This piece changes with the light around it. The blues and reds pop when well lit and then sit back when the light goes down - hopefully...a little like a sunset. 

Find Your Way Home is a 36"x24" acrylic painting on stretched canvas with painted edges. This piece is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. for $1,650.00 | 218-547-3729

Winter Chickadee •SOLD

I must be ready for winter - winter scenes have been really fun to paint lately. I have a file, on my computer, titled - birds and critters. I store my photos, from years past, here. Sometime I scan through it for inspiration. This Chickadee spoke to me. The grey colors and textures complement each other. 

Winter Chickadee is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. Arches Paper. This painting is framed with conservation glass. Final size is 10.5" square. This painting is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. | 218-547-3729

Savoring Light

 

I've had a vision for this painting.  I wanted to paint a girl who is lost in a good book while enjoying a beautiful lake setting. When the perfect summer evening arrived and my beautiful niece was visiting - she let me photographer her. - for inspiration. I've been excited to paint this piece ever since. 

Savoring Light is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. hot press arches paper. It is professionally framed with conservation glass to a final size of 25.5" square. This piece is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. for $695.00 | 218-547-3729

8" prints on steel with hanging brackets are also available for $42.