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

Itasca Moments •SOLD

 There is something special about Itasca State Park. Yes, it is stunning with its giant pines but there is something more. It must be the history and the headwaters of the Mississippi. I will enjoy visiting this place and painting it for many years to come. 

Itasca Moments is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. Arches hot press paper. This painting is professionally framed with non-glare glass. The final framed size is 30.5"x 12.75" | Itasca Moments is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN.  | 218-547-3729

Prints are available 

Lake Memories • SOLD

 Lake Memories was a commissioned piece. This request came from someone who has several of my prints. He wanted an original painting to memorialize his relationship with a loved cat that passed away. After receiving several photos of the scene I created this 8" painting on 140 lb. hot press arches paper. The final painting was well received and I was happy to create a reminder of happy days at the lake. 

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

The View from Here I & II •SOLD

The View from Here I & II were commissioned pieces from a thoughtful husband to his wife. The criteria for the painting was pretty open and the photos that were sent, for inspiration, were just what I needed. I was so inspired that I painted 2 pieces and both pieces were purchased. I am told the surprise went over very well, which is always a relief to me. 

The View from Here I is an acrylic painting on stretched canvas. The View from Here II is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. hot press paper. Both pieces are sold. 

The Calm •SOLD

There is a frame shop in Wisconsin called Avenue Art. Since the first time I entered their doors it has been a favorite stop every time my family is in Appleton. I stock up on beautiful frames and enjoy visualizing what to paint to fit the frame. This rich blue frame asked me to paint a tree surrounded by complimentary sunset tones. ..so I did!

The Calm is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. cold press arches paper. This piece is framed with conservation glass. Final framed size is 8.25"x6.25" 

Walker Bay Boulevard •SOLD

 If you have ever wandered the bike trail, which runs parallel to Walker Bay Boulevard, you know how peaceful and warm the light feels. I walk this trail to restore balance and remind myself how luck we are to have the lakes, trails and trees surrounding us. 

Walker Bay Boulevard is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. arches cold press paper. It is framed with conservation glass. The finished framed size is 8" square. This piece is sold but cards will be available. 

The Big Lake •SOLD

 I started this painting last year and kept wanting to finish it but the right time did not come - until now. Even unfinished I knew I wanted this to be a subtle and warm piece. I want you to feel the relaxed summer days where sky meets water and all feels warm and relaxed. 

The Big Lake is a 28"x9" acrylic painting on stretched canvas with painted edges. This piece is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. | 218-547-3729

Silver and Gold •SOLD

My first painting of 2025 is complete. One of my favorite days of 2024 included a stop at a golden beach on a hot summer evening. As my son played in the water I noticed a paddle-boarder enjoying a smooth paddle as the light faded. As she got closer, the woman that I thought was young, now appeared to be a silver haired and fit woman in her retirement years. She beached her board and went for a refreshing swim. It was obvious that she was savoring the day. As she paddled off into the distance I found I was filled with inspiration. 

I wish us all a healthy and prosperous new year filled with plenty of fresh air and sunshine. Here is to 2025 - Cheers!

Silver and Gold is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. Arches cold press paper. It is framed with conservation glass to a final size of 10.75" square. This piece is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN.  | 218-547-3729

Savoring Light •SOLD

 

I've had a vision for this painting.  I wanted to paint a girl who is lost in a good book while enjoying a beautiful lake setting. When the perfect summer evening arrived and my beautiful niece was visiting - she let me photographer her. - for inspiration. I've been excited to paint this piece ever since. 

Savoring Light is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. hot press arches paper. It is professionally framed with conservation glass to a final size of 25.5" square. This piece is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN.  | 218-547-3729

8" prints on steel with hanging brackets are also available

Oriole's Song •SOLD

The Oriole seems to be a favorite of many people. How can it not be with its beautiful song and bright orange beauty. I had a request to paint another small canvas with the Oriole and since they are so fun to paint I was glad to do it.

Oriole's Song is a 6" acrylic painting on stretched canvas with painted edges. This piece is on hold. 

Cards will be avaiable soon.

Kingfisher's Post

 My paintings slow down a bit during the summer months. This one has been on my easel, beckoning me to finish it, while the model - my Kingfisher inspiration calls from her post. I photographed the finished painting on the dock boards, where the Kingfisher sits. The Kingfisher watched, from a distance, as I took the photos of the painting. I heard her chattering away - I hope she liked her painting. 

Kingfisher's Post - is an acrylic painting on stretched -deep edge canvas- with cross bars and painted edges. The size is 10"x30". This piece will be available soon at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. for $645.00

I am working on prints on steel and cards as well. 

Oriole Lake View •SOLD

 With the warmer weather I am seeing so many fun new bird visitors. Some, like this Oriole, can't hide from view - giving me more models for small canvases! I heard the Oriole song before I actually spied him. They have the most welcoming song! 

Oriole Lake View is an acrylic painting on a 6" stretched canvas with painted edges. This painting is for sale at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. | 218-547-3729

Grounding •SOLD

 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. | 218-547-3729.

Bare-Feet & Coffee Morning •SOLD

 The vacation vibe is what this painting is all about. Waking up, when your body tells you it's time. You brew a cup of coffee and throw on your comfy clothes, grab a mug and saunter...with bare-feet to savor the view as you decide what you feel like playing for the rest of the day. THAT is what Bare-Feet and Coffee Morning represents. 

Bare-Feet and Coffee Morning is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. cold press paper. It is professionally framed with conservation glass to a final size of 10.5"x12.5". This piece is on hold but we do have cards available and we will see how it prints on metal. | 218-547-3729

Good Days - series 1 & 2 •SOLD

 It was an exciting day around our house, a few years ago, when my nieces bought new kayaks. I photographed them on the water as they tested out their kayaks. It was a sunny spring day and those photos have given me plenty of painting inspiration. For those of you who love the movement of kayaking and open water - I hope you connect with these. 

Good Days - series 1(top photo) & 2(bottom photo) are brushed acrylic ink on 140 lb. hot press paper. They are double matted and framed with conservation glass. I did modify the matting by painting them an off white tone which gives the pieces a playful but less polished feel. I suggest seeing them in person to see how you feel about them. Good Days series 1 is framed to a final size of 11.75"x8.75". Good Days series 2 is framed to a final size of 11.5"x9.5". 

Mother Son Bond •SOLD

Recently, I had someone ask me if I have painted a Mother and Son scene? I had to think about it and realized that I have not, which is odd since I am a Mother to a son and I love the strong bond we have. Since then, I have been visualizing what_Mother and Son scene would be fun to paint. I see fun examples of strong Mother and Son bonds all around me and look forward to painting more of these pairs! 

Mother Son Bond is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. hot press paper. It is professionally framed with conservation glass. Final framed size is 12.5"x10.25". This piece is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. | 218-547-3729

Puppy Days •SOLD

 The amount of time a puppy is a puppy is so fleeting. Maybe that is why seeing those big puppy paws and floppy ears are so happy and memorable. This puppy and woman were at city park, one afternoon, when I was there with my son. The puppy actually wasn't with the woman but she took a moment to pet it and looked thoughtful as it played by her feet. 

Puppy Days is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. hot press paper. It is framed with conservation glass to a final size of 12.5"x10.5"/ This painting is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. | 218-547-3729

Cards and prints on steel are also available. 

Sunset Stars •SOLD

Your evening is winding down and the light is starting to fade. The air is calm and you are not ready to go inside. The stars are just coming out and you decide it is a good night to start a campfire and watch the stars continue to appear. That is the feeling I want you to have with sunset stars. 

Sunset Stars is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. hot press paper. This piece is professionally framed with conservation glass. Overall framed size is 9.5" square. This piece is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. | 218-547-3729

Time & Space •SOLD

 When considering commission paintings, I make sure I have enough connection with the idea in order to do justice to the piece. This piece was about a favorite rock over looking Leech Lake with a loved dog companion - enjoying the sun setting. I think many of us can relate to this feeling. There was an added bonus, for me, because the view included Goose Island in the distance. My Grandparents had a campground that faced the opposite side of Goose Island. Some of my absolute favorite memories include summers at the Camper's Landing beach with Goose Island in the distance.  

I used a combination of Palette knife and pointillism to give the painting a summer sun on water feel. I was asked to keep this piece loose and light feeling. With the optical mixing your eye fills in the spaces to make it feel like light reflecting color. 

Time & Space is a 24"x24" acrylic painting on stretched canvas with painted edges.  Cards will be available soon.