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. 

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".  

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. 

Morning Rituals •SOLD

I hope you feel calm and quiet with this painting. Imagine waking up early to a calm lake, a coffee and plans to paddle. . .later in the day. For now it's about you and the sounds of birds and the vibration of the lake on your soul. 

 Morning Rituals is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 350 lb. hot press paper. It is professionally framed with conservation glass. Final size is _"x_". This piece is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN.  | 218-547-3729

January •SOLD

 December comes with a lot of anticipation. We have programs to prepare for, work to finalize, cookies to bake and parties to attend. We have trees to decorate and gifts to buy and travel plans to organize. December is excitement and decorations and eating too much. And then comes January. 

January we think about the new year and all the possibilities. We eat cleaner and savor our morning coffee and have time for ourselves. We light candles and breathe slower and nestle in for the winter. We restore ourselves and re-balance. January is calm and balance and warmth. ..at least that is what I imagined when I painted this piece. 

January is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. cold press paper. It is professionally framed and matted with conservations glass. It is framed to a final size of 11.25x10.75. This piece is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. | 218-547-3729

cards are also available

Same Cabin Next Year •SOLD

 Recently, I was chatting with a woman who told me that her family has been coming to the same resort for 35 years. She described the resort like it was family - commenting on all the exciting changes over the years. I could tell she felt like she was a part of the resort and I imagine it's like going to the family cabin but everything is maintained and ready for you when you arrive. How nice would that be! This area is rich in resort history and I love hearing about generation after generation revisiting their space up north - by the lake.

Same Cabin Next Year is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 350 lb. hot press paper. It is framed to a final size of 7"x9" with conservation glass. This painting is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN.  | 218-547-3729

Shucking Sweet Corn •SOLD

 Tis the season for having cookouts and shucking corn! I have many fond memories of shucking corn with Grandparents, siblings and other relatives. Everything about corn is delicious from the farmer's stand to the shucking to the boiling and eating. How can you not like summer sweet corn? This little piece is an ode to summer Sundays and corn!

Shucking Sweet Corn is a brushed acrylic ink painting on aquabord. It is professionally framed to a final size of 7.45" square. This pieces is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. | 218-547-3729 

Paddle Paddle Glide *SOLD

 Kayaks come in all shapes and size around northern Minnesota. No matter what the color or shape - the face expression on the paddler always seems to be one of contentment. You can't see the expression of this paddler but I think you can feel her joy - being out on the water. 

Paddle Paddle Glide is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 287 lb. hot press paper. Painted area is 8" square. The final - professionally framed and matted pieces is sized at 15.5" square. This pieces is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN  | 218-547-3729

Into the Clear Calm Blue *SOLD

With this piece I wanted the kayaker to feel weightless - gliding on a turquoise lake. This is sunshine and summer. She is in her element and content to be just where she is.

Into the Clear Calm Blue is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 350 lb. hot press paper. It is professionally framed with conservation glass and mat to a final size of 9.25" x 11.25". This painting is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN | 218-547-3729

Warm Reflections *Sold (prints available)

I'm not quite sure what is in her left hand....is it a cup of coffee or a glass of wine ? You decide!  Clear water, swaying grasses, cozy coat and warm light = time for reflection and enjoying a calm moment. 

Warm Reflections is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. watercolor paper. This piece is professionally framed with conservation glass. Final framed size is 14.5" square.  Prints and cards available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. Original is sold. | 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