Chirp in the Sunshine

I've tried to describe a Junco by saying, they are the size of a Chickadee but more of a puff ball with personality. We have the sweetest little Junco's that visit us in the winter and spring, when I photograph them as much as I can. I think of them as winter birds but wanted to paint this one in the spring sunshine. 

Chirp in the Sunshine is a brushed acrylic ink painting on wood panel. This piece is framed without glass since it is on a wood panel. Final framed size is 8.5" square. This piece is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. for $165.00 | 218-547-3720

Wild-Flower Hopper

I find it surprisingly satisfying painting bugs. I photographed this sweet grasshopper last year. He/She was waiting for a quiet day at the shop to be painted. I had a simple color palette in my mind for this narrow piece. The wildflowers are a Fleabane. I exaggerated the size, a bit, to give the painting a whimsical feel. 

Wild--flower Hopper is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. Arches paper. This piece is professionally framed with conservation glass. Final framed size is 17.25"x5.25". This painting is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. for $225.00 | 218-547-3729

Green Thumb - In The Garden Series Five •SOLD

I wonder if people who have a green thumb know they have a green thumb. I do believe that growing plants to thrive comes easier to some than others. It is pure magic to see a garden bloom, vegetables happy and plants that stand tall. 

Green Thumb is the fifth in my - In the Garden Series. This piece is brushed acrylic ink on 140 lb. arches paper. It is professionally framed with conservation glass. Final framed size is 11.5"x14".  

Grounding

 My intention, with this painting, is to center the viewer and remind you how grounding trees, water, sunshine and fresh air are to the soul. I used acrylic applied with palette knives to allow the colors to have ridges and movement. I hope you can feel the sun on the lake and it warms your thoughts and balances your mood. 

Grounding is an acrylic painting on stretched deep edge canvas with cross braces and painted edges. The size is 30"x40". This piece is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. for $1,850.00 | 218-547-3729.