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 

 

Emerald Spring •SOLD

 It's so nice to have our hummingbirds buzzing about again. I must have sensed it was time for their return when I started this painting. Shortly after finishing it - I saw my first Hummingbird of the season and filled the feeders.

Emerald Spring is a small brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 arches paper. Heritage framing had the perfect green frame to complement the shimmer of the bird. This painting is professionally framed with non-glare glass. The final framed size is 7.5" square. Emerald Spring is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN.  | 218-547-3729

Rainy Day Walk About

I combined several scenes that I have witnessed around Walker for this painting. I hope you can feel the warm rain, the birds singing and the distant hum of boats on the lake. 

Rainy Day Walk About is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. arches paper. This piece is professionally framed with a beautiful linen mat and non-glare glass. The final framed size is 11" square. This piece is available in Walker, MN. for $315.00 | 218-547-3729

Delphinium

There are several colors that I cannot wear but admire. Yellows and Purples are 2 of those colors. I feel like these colors dance together and look so nice....on other people. For now, I will paint these colors. The Delphinium inspiration came from my Mom's garden. I have tried to grow Lupine, Poppies and Delphinium with no success. My Mom, on the other hand, has great success and allows me to use her flowers as models. 

Delphinium is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. Arches paper. This piece is professionally framed with non-glare glass. The final framed size is 17.5"x10.5". This painting is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. for $335.00 | 218-547-3729

Growing Forward

This was my meditation painting. Many hot beverages were consumed while working on this piece. Many peaceful songs were listened to and many inspiring podcasts were taken in while sketching and painting. I hope you can feel the peace it holds. 

The original inspiration came from a colorful crop or perennials that were blooming where my Grandmother planted them years ago. We took down a giant Basswood tree the summer before and the lilies are now thriving from the direct sunshine. A lime green background would have been more fitting but the rich teal-blue was what called to me. You might notice a grasshopper hidden amongst the stems. I thought his presence and symbolism of moving forward would complement this piece. Hence the name - Growing Forward. 

Growing Forward is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. cold press arches paper. It is professionally framed with non-glare glass. The final framed size is 31" square. This piece is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. for $1,500.00 | 218-547-3729

 

Forest Breath

 I painted - Forest Breath - with a palette knife which gives it a nice thick texture. The texture also picks up the light differently depending on the time of day. I started out thinking this would be a summer scene but hints of autumn snuck in giving it a late summer feeling. This large painting would do well in an entryway or in a room with high ceilings. 

Forest Breath is an acrylic painting on deep edge, professionally stretched canvas with cross braces and painted edges. This piece measures 40"x60" and is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. for $3,400.00 | 218-547-3729

Morning Song

 I should have saved all the stages of this painting. In my original sketch the woman was wearing shorts. The shorts didn't have the right mood so I gave her leggings. The leggings felt like they needed something....that's how the shirt around her waist came about. Alas, she felt like she got her morning workout in and was enjoying the happy endorphins of getting the morning started right as she enjoys the sunrise glow over the lake. 

Morning Song is a brushed acrylic ink painting on hot press watercolor paper. This painting is professionally framed with non-glare glass. The final framed size is 14.5" square. This piece is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. for $455.00 | 218-547-3729

Summer Visitor •SOLD

 

The sounds of summer are starting to return. Songbirds that leave us for the cold month have started to arrive. Soon we will see open water and hear frogs and then...the best song of all - the Loon call will fill our ears with hope.  Green and blue and flowers a bloom will be here soon! The sleek loon will fish the waters and dazzle us with its perfect patterns and haunting sounds. I'm so excited! 

Summer Visitor is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. arches watercolor paper. This piece is framed with conservation glass. Final framed size is 9.5" square. This painting is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN.  | 218-547-3729

Open Water •SOLD

 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.  | 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 $1,600.00 | 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 $215.00 | 218-547-3729