Wind *sold

Wind is a small 5"x5" acrylic painting on stretched canvas.  I was flipping through some of my old sketchbooks and came across a sailboat sketch that told me it wanted to become a painting. The sailors were probably heading home after a day exploring the lake.

Wind is available for sale at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN.  $75.00 framed or $40.00 unframed

Bittersweet IV - 5"x5" *sold

This little 5"x5" piece is the smallest in my series of Bittersweet paintings. The berries are just slightly bigger than the real bittersweet berry would be. The combination of bright orange against a background of blue, green, grey and yellow is one of my favorite palettes. This one needs to be seen in person.

Bittersweet IV is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN for $36.00

Summer Tradition *sold

Summer Tradition is a graphite sketch on 140 lb watercolor paper. I used Derwent's inktense  pencils for color in some areas while keeping the sketch loose. This painting/drawing is 18" x 24" in size. Thank you to Tyga for being my model inspiration for this painting. 

Red Head *sold

We all have our favorite flowers. Some pick favorites for color, scent, shape or the memories that go with them. I associate certain flowers with certain people. This painting is titled "Red Head," because I think of red heads as vibrant, outspoken, social butterflies. I have never know an introverted red head. To me, these flowers represent the lively red heads of the world. The flower is not one in particular. They are a made up combination of Indian Paintbrush with a bit of Lilly intertwined.

Red Head is a 24" x 30" acrylic painting on stretched canvas.
Available at Peculiar Painter - 405 Front St W. Walker, MN 56484
218-547-3729
$150.00

Hummingbird Cafe - Butte, MT

If you are in or near Butte, Montana during the month of May please stop into the Hummingbird  Cafe on Park St. I have 9 pieces hanging, including paintings and graphite drawings. They range from large to very small. The Hummingbird is a perfect place to enjoy an excellent cup of coffee, meal or smoothie. Try the elixir - ahh refreshing!

http://www.thehummingbirdbutte.com

Dockside

Dockside is the second painting in a commissioned series. The first was "Minnesota Boys for the Summer." Each painting is 36" x 36" and based on carefree days fishing, swimming, boating and being kids at the lake in northern Minnesota. I took a little longer than usual with this painting because I wanted to get the details right. I hope anyone who had the joy of visiting the Sinclairs at their cabin on Leech Lake will smile when they see this scene.

Mind the Sun *sold

This piece went very quickly and was driven by an image I had of free flying birds in bright colors. The birds are not any type specifically but I was imagining the sailing swoop of the woodpecker. This piece is about color and vibrant life. I was combing abstract lines with a folkish loose style to add to the lightness of the piece. 

"Mind the Sun" is a large 36" x 36" acrylic painting on stretched canvas. 

Located at Peculiar Painter - 405 Front St W - Walker, MN 56484-1116