Reflection at the Headwaters •SOLD

 

If you live in Minnesota, you have probably made a trip to Itasca State Park, to experience the Headwaters of the Mississippi. Some of us, have made this voyage many times. The history and awe of standing at the Headwaters of a major river is magnificent. My first time making this trip, didn't impact me a lot. I thought it was neat but it didn't move me like it does now. Just the fact that the path across the headwaters hasn't really changed since I was a kid and the fact that IT IS the Headwaters of the Mississippi - fills me with an energy that just feels good. 

I tried to capture the contemplation and reflection a teenage kid might feel - crossing the rocks at the headwaters for the first time. His thoughtful passing, with sandal in hand, as he is reminded where he stands and the journey this water will take. 

Reflection at the Headwaters is a brushed acrylic ink paining on 350 lb. hot press paper. It is professionally framed to a final size of 17.75"x12.25". This piece is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN.  | 218-547-3729

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Bittersweet Season •SOLD

 

It's that time of year! The official start of Autumn is this week and I was happy to harvest fresh Bittersweet to model for a new painting. Bittersweet is one of my absolute favorite subjects to paint. The fact that the berries mature right as the summer fades to autumn makes the name so appropriate. 

Bittersweet Season is an acrylic painting on stretched canvas with painted edges. this piece is 10" square and is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. | 218-547-3729

Lead the Way *SOLD

 I am beginning to see a pattern in color with my palette knife paintings. I do love to mix cobalts, teals, cerulean and sky blues with a touch of yellows and reds. The sailboat stands apart with clean whites and ivory. There are 3 sailboats in this painting. I hope you can feel the sun, wind and water from this painting.

Lead the Way is a 24"x24" acrylic painting on stretched canvas with 1.5" thick stretcher bars and cross brace. The edges are painted. This piece is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN.  | 215-547-3729

A Fine Day for Fishing *SOLD

I have painted girls or women fishing in the past but more recently my fishing paintings have been of men. I was asked to correct this disproportionate ratio of men to women fishing. There are indeed - a lot of women fisher-people in the world. I count myself among these women although I have to admit that I do not clean my own fish. I am thankful to have a husband, brother, brother in laws, dad and even my Mom to clean my fish. 

I got side-tracked there. So - this painting is based on a young woman who was fishing off of a boat near our house last summer. She had a nice easy going attitude and seemed to be enjoying the fishing and atmosphere on the lake. 

A Fine Day for Fishing is an acrylic based ink painting on 350 lb. mixed media paper. This piece is professionally framed with conservation glass to a final size of 10.5"x14". It is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. | 218-547-3729

 

Let There Be Days Like This •SOLD

When working on a Palette Knife Painting - my vision is always about color, feel and movement. I wanted this piece to feel like light dancing across the lake - highlighting the fishermen who are content in their surroundings. I pictured 2 buddies who enjoy each others company, they laugh easily and have a healthy competition for the biggest fish. They meet, at the end of the day, to circle their favorite fishing holes as the sun goes down and they clear their heads and think only about the fish that might be hungry below. 

Let There Be Days Like This is a 40"x30" acrylic painting on stretched canvas with painted edges and cross bars. This is a deep edge canvas. I used thick layers of paint which does give this painting some weight. This piece is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN.  | 218-547-3729

Abundance *SOLD

I have been excited to paint this piece for some time. I was inspired by the little Red Bellied Woodpecker that visits our yard every day. She sits in the birch and greets me with a nod - no matter what the weather is. I pictured her enjoying the company of a Mountain ash which would allow me to get the bright oranges and cobalt blues that I have been wanting to paint.

Abundance is the title of this piece. It is a 48"x12" acrylic on stretched canvas with painted edges. This piece is about savoring your surroundings. Abundance is on Hold - a buyer has been arranged.