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

West Wind & White Caps *SOLD

Think of a stretch of hot summer days with no wind. You soak up the sun, play on the water and take it all in...and then...the wind shifts and the temperature drops. The cool air brings a welcome change. You get to layer up and enjoy some bug free days and savor a hot cup of coffee before returning to the steamy summer days once again. That is what this piece is about - the relief the weather brings. 

West Wind & White Caps is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. hot press paper. It is framed with conservation glass to a final size of 11"x13" in a deep 1.5" thick maple frame. This piece is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN.  | 218-547-3729

Strawberry Blonde Summer *SOLD

 As my nieces and nephews get older - and more reflective - they become subjects for more paintings. Most times they have no idea I have captured their images for my panting files. This moment was captured last summer as my oldest niece watched her cousins playing on the lake. I am enjoying observing these beautiful souls and seeing where their interests take them.

Strawberry Blonde Summer is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 350 lb. paper. It is professionally framed with conservation glass. The final size is 11"x8.25". This piece is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN  218-547-3729

Morning Mist - prints on steel available

You lake lovers know the peace of wrapping up in a blanket with a warm beverage to observe the morning mist and calm over the water. This feeling is what I tried to capture here. When the mist is dense enough that you hear the boat motor before you see it - that's morning mist on the lake!

I kept the original of this piece which is a 10" brushed ink on 140 lb. paper. I'm excited to say that I have been collaborating with the local metal fabricator in Walker. Next Innovations is known for their metal work and excellent print quality. Their powder coated metal is long lasting and durable. This piece is available as a 8" square on metal with hanging brackets. The brackets hang the piece out from the wall about an inch giving it a unique look that I am enjoying. 

Morning Mist on powder coated 8" metal with brackets is $42.00 and available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. | 218-547-3729

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

Dockside Reflection - Walker Series #4 *SOLD

My vision for the 4th painting in my Walker, Minnesota series was of a woman sitting on the city dock with a braid over her shoulder, long skirt, striped top - a peaceful pose - very feminine. I had some ideas for my model. Then one day, while I was at the gallery, the perfect model walked in.

Shannon was in town visiting family. She was dressed casually in a sleeveless top with stripes, jeans, braid over her shoulder and hat in her hand. Her long elegant form was perfect for the image I wanted to paint. Thankfully she wasn't in a hurry and I enjoyed getting to know a little bit about her as we walked to the dock to take a few inspiration photos. I commented on her perfect posture - turns out she is a yoga instructor...which makes sense considering her graceful and fit form.

Dockside Reflection is a brushed acrylic ink painting on arches 140 lb. hot press paper. This piece is professionally framed and matted with conservation glass. Final framed size is 27" x 14.75" and available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN | 218-547-3729