Balance in Rhythm •NFS

 In the past, I painted a young woman cozy on a couch reading her book. Many people seem to relate to this image which always makes me feel good. Someone mentioned that a painting of someone knitting would be fun to see too. This thought stuck with me and I knew exactly who would be the inspiration for this piece. 

My Mother in Law Mary, has the kindest heart and an old soul. We often find her in the kitchen baking or cooking all the favorite recipes of the family. If she's not in the kitchen you can probably find her in her sewing room or crocheting something wonderful. Her house is cozy and clean and always welcoming. She has a classic style and warm face and has a knack for getting everyone to open up and share stories over a cup of coffee or mixed drink. I hope you have a Mary in your life and you feel that welcome energy and love when you see this piece.

The original will be going to Mary. I do have prints on tiles and cards coming and hope to have paper prints and maybe prints on steel in the near future. The original is brushed acrylic ink on 140 lb. hot press paper. 

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".  

In The Garden Series 1 *SOLD

 A new series is born and I'm excited to paint more - In the Garden - pieces. Watching gardeners work a patch of ground to raise food and flowers amazes me. The beauty of the environment and grace of a gardener is something I have always admired. My mother has had the green thumb as long as I can remember. Her happy place is her garden. I am going to attempt to capture her peaceful energy in one of these pieces. I want to make it just right so it might take me some time. the background in this piece is my Mother's garden with a wall of beans, sunflowers and tomatoes. 

In the Garden - series 1 is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 350 lb. mixed media paper. Painted area is 9"x8". This pieces is professionally framed and matted with conservation glass. Final framed piece measures 15"x16". This original is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN 

Unframed paper prints - size 7"x8" with a 2" white border making print size 11"x12" are available for $25. 8" prints on metal with hanging brackets are also available. The metal prints are cropped vertically to fit a square size. Metal prints are $42 | 218-547-3729

note: Top photo is of the prints both paper and metal. The framed print in metal frame is $140.00. - 2nd photo is of the work in process - 3rd photo is the original painting - 4th photo is the framed original painting

Braids, Baskets and Sun-dress Days *SOLD

This mother and daughter visit my shop occasionally. They are always dressed cute and are thoughtful with their family. On this particular day I couldn't resist asking to photograph them. Aimee was shopping with her basket on her arm as her daughter looked on. Both had a lovely energy about them and they humored me while I took a few photos. 

My 3 year old son was intrigued when I showed him the finished piece. He commented on the basket, the girl and her Mom - imagining who they were. After some thought he said to me, "Mom, you painted them the wrong way - I can't see them." 

Braids, Baskets and Sun-dress Days is an original brushed ink painting on 140 lb. mixed media hot press paper. Artwork is 8"x10" and framed to a final size of 16"x18" with conservations glass. This piece is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN  | 218-547-3729

Garden Harvest *SOLD

The temperature is just right for layering - hats, scarves, rich colors and warm fabrics are inspiring new paintings. This piece is inspired by graceful lines, happy gardens, baskets and fall colors. 

Garden Harvest is a brushed ink painting on 140 lb. watercolor paper. It is professionally framed and matted  to 10.5" x 16" and available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN for $180.00