Aster

 

Purple, blue and white Asters have been dancing all over the landscape lately. With the rich and moody colors of fall - the cheerful Asters really stand out. I enjoyed going for a walk to capture Asters of all sizes - from sparse petals to full clusters. 

Aster - is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. cold press Arches paper. This piece is professionally framed with conservation glass to a final size of 9"x15.25". Aster is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. for $295.00 | 218-547-3729

Wild Arrangement

 

Weeds and wild flowers, especially in the fall, spark inspiration for sketches...which often become paintings. Something must be shifting in my mind because lavender colors have been catching my eye more than they ever have. I hope you can feel the wild layering of nature's arrangements. 

Wild Arrangement is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. Arches cold press paper. This piece is framed with conservation glass to a final size of 10.25" square and available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. | $295.00

Lilies After the Rain *SOLD

 I was lucky enough to get to buy my Grandparents house. They planted wonderful perennials including yellow and orange lilies that dance along in untamed sections. After it rained these beauties had a fun art nouveau swirl to them. So, of course, I had to paint them.

Lilies After the Rain is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. arches paper. It is professionally framed with conservation glass to a final size of 16"x10". This piece is sold. but I do have 6"x12" prints on steel available. 

As It Should Be

 As it Should Be - is about a feeling. I hope it conjures up feelings of days where your space is clean and everything is in its place. You have no agenda except creating a peaceful environment with music and candles. The coffee is brewed exactly as you like it. The day is yours and everything is as it should be. Can you feel it?

As It Should Be - is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. Arches paper. It is professionally framed with non-glare glass. This final framed size is 24.5"x26.75". This piece will be available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. Price is $1,200.00 | 218-547-3739

Cards and prints on paper will be available soon. 

Columbine Dancing with the Ferns •SOLD

 While out for a walk, this Spring, the sun hit a bundle of Columbine in the forest. The color sang and I ran for my camera. I didn't realize it at first but the ferns were dancing around the blooms, giving the flowers an even happier feel. 

Columbine Dancing with the Ferns - is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. hot press Arches paper. This painting is professionally framed with conservation glass to a final size of 9.25"x18.5". This piece is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN.  | 218-547-3729

Evening at Itasca •SOLD

I'm not sure if it's happy memories of childhood or just the energy that good old trees and water brings but I needed to paint this piece. Itasca State Park holds a special place in my heart. Could it be that the Headwaters of the Mississippi have a healing energy? 

Evening at Itasca is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. hot press Arches paper. This painting is professionally framed with conservation glass. Final framed size is 12" x 18" | This piece is available at Peculiar Painter | 218-547-3729

Evening Calm - City Dock *Sold

A couple of years ago, a mother and daughter stopped into my shop. They looked like they were enjoying each others company and savoring the day. As they walked along the sidewalk I snapped a couple of photos...thinking they would be fun to paint. I worked on this piece off and on over a year. Shortly after finishing this piece, a group of people came into the store. They were dressed in flowing summer clothes and I thought, "They would be fun to paint." The little girl seemed familiar to me and then I connected that I had just finished painting her. After asking a few questions I was sure it was the mother and daughter from my painting. It was fun to give them some cards - of this painting - as a thank you for the inspiration. 

Evening Calm - City Dock - is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. cold press paper. It is professionally framed with non-glare glass. Final framed size is 20" square. This piece is sold. I do have cards and prints on steel available at Peculiar Painter | 218-547-3729

Blue Heron in Flight •SOLD

I had to paint another Blue Heron painting! I actually started this one with Great Blue - my last Blue Heron Painting. This one has a completely different feel from my last piece. I used a palette knife to create most of this painting. I want you to hear the Blue Heron's wings on a silent bay as the sun sets. The thick layers of paint help give the painting a texture that plays colors off of each other. 

Blue Heron in Flight is an acrylic painting on deep edge stretched canvas with painted edges. This painting is 12"x36" and available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN.  | 218-547-3729

Almost Fuchsia •SOLD

This painting was inspired by color. After putting some cuttings of fuchsia colored flowers into a yellow and green vase - I couldn't stop looking at the color combination. The original color inspiration was not a Geranium but a Geranium is what I imagined as my model for this color combination AND I just happened to have a Fuchsia Geranium to inspire me.

I didn't quite capture the color Fuchsia that I see but it's close. ...hence the name Almost Fuchsia. This is a 12" square acrylic painting on stretched canvas. It is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN.  | 218-547-3729

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 $295.00 | 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

Small Town Get-a-Way series

 This is #2 in the Small Town Get-a-Way series. I wanted to capture the feeling of visiting a small town with fresh eyes and inspiration. A good coffee is needed along with a bag containing something to remind you of your visit and the enjoyment of the fresh air, the lake and a change from the ordinary routine. 

Small Town Get-a-Way series 2 is a brushed acrylic ink painting on toned mixed media paper. This painting is professionally framed with conservation glass to a final size of 7.5"x9.5" and available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. for $215.00 | 218-547-3729

Small Town Get-A-Way series one •SOLD

I enjoy observing visitors coming to town to enjoy the small town charm. A coffee in hand is a must and flannel or cozy coats always adds to the environment. I know we sometimes ask too many questions about where you are from but it's fun to hear the stories that come with the happy people who visit the area from generation to generation. 

Small Town Get-a-Way series 1 is a small painting. I used brushed acrylic ink on 140 lb. cold press paper. This piece is framed to a final size of 6"x8". This piece is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN.  | 218-547-3729

 

Monarch on Milkweed • SOLD

 This painting is a commissioned piece. I was asked to paint a Monarch butterfly in a Milkweed setting. I could instantly picture the painting and was excited to work on it. 

Monarch on Milkweed is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. Arches cold press paper. The final size was 8"x10". This piece is sold. 

May Days •SOLD

 

I confess, this painting started out as a winter scene. It was a serene monotone piece and was nearly finished when the monotone days of winter made me really want color. . . and then....I added more color and more color until it was a warm early spring day and I could hear the birds and the moving water. 

This is a palette knife painting which I use a lot of paint on. Because of the change in direction my paint got even thicker. There is a lot of paint on this piece. I recommend seeing it in person. Some will like the thick paint but it might not appeal to everyone. 

May Days is a 30" square acrylic painting on stretched canvas with painted edges. This painting is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. | 218-547-3729