Open Water

 It's nearly Springtime and I'm ready to see the blue and movement of open water and all that comes with it. The flutter of activity, sound and movement of birds and ducks returning to the water is a welcome sight. They should be here soon! This painting was inspired by the Hooded Mergansers and Mallards that were visitors last Spring. 

Open Water is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. Arches paper. It is professionally framed with conservation glass. The final framed size is 15.25" x 7.75". This piece is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. for $235.00 | 218-547-3729

Reed Haven

 Layers and layers of paint make up Reed Haven. With every layer my family would tell me it was done....but I knew it wasn't done until now. I want you to feel the stillness, peace and color that I feel when I'm out for an evening paddle and come across calm habitats along the water. I can't tell you how many times I took my camera with me to try to capture the right reflections, color and light to create this piece. I hope you feel like you are out paddling with the birds in the calming light. 

Reed Haven is an acrylic painting on deep edge stretched canvas with painted edges. This piece is 30"x30" and available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. for $1,800.00 | 218-547-3729

Moonlight Dockside Picnic

 The idea for this painting came to mind last fall when the moon was huge in the sky - sending sparkles and deep blue tones everywhere. I hope you imagine yourself enjoying the moon, warmth and magic an evening like this creates. 

Moonlight Dockside Picnic is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. watercolor paper. This piece is professionally framed with conservation glass. The final framed size is 14.75"x12.75". This piece is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. for $389.00

Swallow Tales

 You might notice that Tree Swallows make it into my work quite often now. After observing their style and agile movements I am mesmerized by them. The way they dance over water with their metallic blue tone - capturing the sunshine is so inspiring.

Swallow Tales is a brushed acrylic painting on 140 lb. hot press paper. This piece is professionally framed with conservation glass. The final framed size is 9.75"x11.75". This painting is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. for $265.00 | 218-547-3729

Swirling Blooms

 I hope you can see my love for art nouveau swirls in this piece. I wanted to create a rich piece with warm tones and graceful lines. 

Swirling Blooms is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 LB. arches paper. This piece is professionally framed with conservation glass. Final framed size is 11"x11". This painting is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. for $245.00 | 218-547-3729

Tigerlily Dots and Swirls

 I have a weekness for Tigerlilies . . especially the type that flows with polkadots and swooping shapes. Maybe they remind me of the whimsical universe ...maybe it's just because polka dots make everything more fun. Either way...these were fun to sketch and paint!

Tigerlily Dots and Swirls  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 it 14.75"x9.25". This painting is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. for $295.00 | 218-547-3729

Just a Few More Minutes •SOLD

When the day is coming to an end and the evening colors glow, this paddler keeps paddling for a few more minutes, to take in the warm night and breathe. 

Just a Few More Minutes is an acrylic painting on stretched canvas with painted edges. The last image shows a side view. I used a palette knife to paint this piece using layers of textured paint. The final size is 30"x10". This piece is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. | 218-547-3729