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 

Rooted in a Northern Town

 Wooden docks and red bench seat boats have a special place in my heart. I imagine these items make connections with many people who grew up on the lakes "Up North."  There is a certain style that comes with being in the woods and on the lakes. Flannels, sensible boots, a hat and warm layers are in every home and cabin - they are a part of who we are. 

Rooted in a Northern Town is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. hot press Arches Paper. This piece is professionally framed with conservation glass. Final framed size is 10.25"x13.25". This piece is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. for $315.00 | 218-547-3729

Cards and 6"x8" prints on steel are also available. The second photo down is the print on steel. 

Postcard from Minnesota *SOLD

Living in the town I grew up visiting on Summer vacation often makes me feel like a tourist - savoring the lake and small town speed. This painting was inspired by a visitor I caught taking in the Walker Bay view in just that way. She looked comfortable and relaxed and I imagine her thoughts were in the moment - surrounded by lake, sky and a nice breeze. 

This piece has a special place in my Walker series because it reminds me of several visitors that frequent my little shop. It's funny how age at this angle can vary from young adult to retiree which is why she brings thoughts of several of my favorite visitors. 

Postcard from Minnesota is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. hot press watercolor paper. It is framed to a final size of 9"x11" with conservation glass. I thought this original spoke best without a mat - simple and elegant. Postcard from Minnesota original is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. Prints and postcards will be available soon as well. 

Dockside Reflection prints and cards

Prints of my 4th painting in the Walker, Minnesota series are here.  Unframed prints are 14"x5.5" plus a 1" border - $30.00. I also have professionally framed prints. Cards are available for $4.25 each. | 218-547-3729

Blanket Wrap *SOLD

I'm sure this scene happens in places other than Minnesota - but it feels very Minnesota to me. A young woman stands at the end of a dock after wrapping up in a cozy blanket and grabbing a warm cup of coffee. She enjoys the quiet of the morning.

This little watercolor is 5" square and framed in a simple flat frame which I painted grey. Blanket Wrap is watercolor on 140 lb. cold press watercolor paper. It is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN for $76.00 | 218-547-3729

Bull Rush and Sunfish Passages *SOLD

Bull Rush and Sunfish Passages was a fun brush and palette knife painting. The sky and water are swimming in blues as the bull rush guides your eye upward. I hope you can feel the anticipation of the Canoer - as he looks for the perfect sunfish hole. 

Bull Rush and Sunfish Passages is a 30"x30" acrylic painting on stretched canvas with 1.5" thick stretcher bars and painted edges. It will be available at the new Portage Brewery in Walker, MN as soon as they open - in late April | 763-498-4878 | $1,200.00

Water Trails *SOLD

I have had the image of this painting in mind for some time. I wanted a loose palette knife painting with detail focused on movement and the person canoeing - a meditative piece to relax the viewer and remind us of the joy water and nature brings. 

Water Trails is a 36"x36" acrylic painting on stretched canvas with 1.5" thick stretcher bars and painted edges. It is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN for $1,200.00 | 218-547-3729

Walker, Minnesota - view from city dock - NFS

Those of you who have spent time in Walker, Minnesota have probably enjoyed the view from city dock - with a cup of coffee in hand - thinking - I can see myself living here. Looking out at Walker Bay you are likely to see sailboats and fishing boats - some in a hurry and some just enjoying the sunshine. You are likely to see families walking on the dock - sometimes 4 generations together. There is a carefree energy that summer in Walker brings - a romance that a small town and lake setting - up north brings. 

Walker, Minnesota - view from city dock is a brushed ink painting. Artwork size is 16"x23" - framed in a grey barn wood frame to about 20"x27". Original is not for sale at this time. Cards and postcards are available - prints to follow.

Fiery Maple *SOLD

Fiery Maple was inspired by a lively Maple that lives on the south side of Leech Lake. I used a combination of Caran d Ache Technalo graphite pencils along with M. Graham watercolors and Pebeo drawing gum on this piece.  With Maple trees it is fun to exaggerate the colors - hence the name Fiery Maple. The tree that modeled for me was dressed in it's full green glory, at the time, but I can just picture her dressed in with flair for the Fall. 

Fiery Maple is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, Minnesota.

Bittersweet Vine *sold

It is Bittersweet season and I have a new batch of Bittersweet branches and vines for inspiration.  This is the latest in my series of Bittersweet paintings. This piece is a square 12" x 12" acrylic painting on canvas over 1.5" stretcher bars.

Bittersweet Vine is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, Minn. or online at my Etsy shop.

Breakwater View *sold

Breakwater view is a 12" x 12" watercolor and graphite painting on 140 lb watercolor paper. The paintings of Winslow Homer have been inspiring me lately. His style of  loosely sketching a figure followed by a light wash of color are some of my favorite paintings. This is my take on the Winslow style. 

I used Caran d'ACHE graphite combined with M. Graham watercolors here.