Messenger of Hope

I put a hummingbird feeder out early in the spring...every spring. We don't get a lot of hummingbirds but we do have our regulars. One in particular seems to stay close and perches close to check on us. When this hummingbird is frequenting our house I feel like all is well. He seems to be saying, "I've check things out and we are all in a good place." It's the little messages that make the magic. I hope you have a little bird checking on you too. 

Messenger of Hope is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. Arches paper. This piece is framed to a final size of 15"x13" using conservation glass and available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. for $395.00 | 218-547-3729

Where the Wind Blows

 It's almost time for the annual Leech Lake Regatta so I thought it would be fitting to finish up my latest palette knife painting. This little boat is enjoying the bay all to itself. The pair of sailors are not in a hurry. They are enjoying seeing where the wind blows and exploring the landscape!

Where the Wind Blows is an acrylic painting on stretched canvas with painted edges. This piece is 24" square and available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. for $685.00 | 218-547-3729

Vantage Point

Last summer we saw a bountiful hatch of Easter Kingbird - flycatchers. The adorable fluff balls would gather and cover the branches surrounding our house. As the grew, they spread out and found their own lookouts and claimed individual branches. I thought this guy picked a particularly sweet branch overlooking the lake.

Vantage Point is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. hot press arches paper. This piece is professionally framed with non-glare glass. Final framed size is 7"x15". This piece is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. for $222.00 | 218-547-3729

Head in the Clouds •original NFS - prints available

 

The feeling of youth, health and happiness - of summer and water and flying through the air probably resonates with all of us...especially all of us who have experienced Minnesota summers. I hope you can feel that free spirit in this piece. 

I am keeping the original of Head in the Clouds - since it was inspired by my son. 8" prints on premium rag paper with archival ink are available at Peculiar Painter for $36. The original is acrylic on canvas. It is 12" on stretched deep edge canvas. 

To the Good Times •SOLD

detail image

I do love to work on a palette knife painting. The mix of colors and smooth layers of paint settle into their spaces like they know what to do. This painting is about the sun and water and good memories that come along with the two. It's about color and paint and feeling good. 

To The Good Times is a 12"x24" acrylic painting on stretched canvas with painted edges. It is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN.  | 218-547-3729

 

Balance in Rhythm •NFS

 In the past, I painted a young woman cozy on a couch reading her book. Many people seem to relate to this image which always makes me feel good. Someone mentioned that a painting of someone knitting would be fun to see too. This thought stuck with me and I knew exactly who would be the inspiration for this piece. 

My Mother in Law Mary, has the kindest heart and an old soul. We often find her in the kitchen baking or cooking all the favorite recipes of the family. If she's not in the kitchen you can probably find her in her sewing room or crocheting something wonderful. Her house is cozy and clean and always welcoming. She has a classic style and warm face and has a knack for getting everyone to open up and share stories over a cup of coffee or mixed drink. I hope you have a Mary in your life and you feel that welcome energy and love when you see this piece.

The original will be going to Mary. I do have prints on tiles and cards coming and hope to have paper prints and maybe prints on steel in the near future. The original is brushed acrylic ink on 140 lb. hot press paper. 

Blue and Yellow

For those of you whose ideal summer day is paddling calm waters as the sun is setting - this painting is for you. I found this vintage frame and felt summer days in it. I wanted to create a piece that felt current but matched the vintage feel of the frame. If you look close you will see the canoe with a pair paddling toward the sunset. 

Blue and Yellow is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. arches paper. The vintage frame was professionally finished with white mat and non-glare glass. The final framed piece is a perfectly odd size of 13"x21". This painting is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN for $415.00 | 218- 547-3729