Take to the Sky *SOLD

Take to the Sky has been something I have been wanting to paint for months. The extremely cold winter in Minnesota this year has my mind dancing with visions of flying on warm air currents. The bright primary colors contrast the scene out my window the last few months. The snow is gone and it's time for color to burst in. It's time to get outside and shed the layers. It's time to be outside and play. Take to the Sky is a welcome to leaves on the trees, birds in the sky, sun shining down and warm breezes on our skin....or feathers.

Take to the Sky is a large 40" x 30" acrylic painting on stretched canvas with painted edges. It is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. for $700.00 | 218-547-3729

Source of Inspiration *SOLD

Source of Inspiration is a bright little watercolor. I discovered, a long time ago, that when I need a little inspiration - a walk outside is my best source. This painting represents the sparkle a little nature can bring to a mind in need of a little lifting.

Source of Inspiration is framed to a final size of 13.5" x 13.5" and is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. for #135.00 | 218-547-3729

Guided by Wind *SOLD

Guided by Wind is a watercolor painting on 140 lb. watercolor paper.

Sandpoint, ID holds a Thursday evening regatta in the summers. During my first year in Sandpoint, I had a routine of biking to the races after picking up Thai food to enjoy as I perched at the end of the rocks and watched the boats. I looked forward to Thursdays and seeing the regular sailors playing with the wind. I still picture the smile and waves as the sailors glided back to the docks.

Guided by Wind is framed and matted. The framed size is 13" x 21" and is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. for $175.00 | 218-547-3729

Morning Light *SOLD

Morning Light is a simple leaf painting in a fun narrow size. I used my favorite Grumbacher hue: Naples Yellow  along with the beautiful  yellow of, Winsor and Newton's Artists' Acrylic: Naples Yellow Deep to create the feel of sun bursting through the red leaves.

This acrylic on canvas painting is 8" x 16" with painted edges. It is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN for $120.00 | 218-547-3729

Calla Lily Bloom

Calla Lily Bloom was inspired by a recent trip to Arizona and the gardens of a master gardener - My Aunt. The spiraling leaves were as inspiring as the tulip shaped blooms. If there was ever a flower that could be playful and elegant at the same time - it would be the Calla Lily.

I tried several different background colors on this piece until I settled on the rich cobalt blue, giving this painting a calm and peaceful feel.

Calla Lily bloom is a small 11 x 14 acrylic painting on stretched canvas with painted edges. It is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN for $65.00 | 218-547-3729

Drift Boat Guide *SOLD

Those of you who have spent time on or near the rivers out west might recognize this scene. The low sitting drift boat, guided by a skilled rower and fishing guide, is a common scene - especially in Montana. This scene was inspired by a river in Montana and one of these skilled guides.

Drift Boat Guide is a very small 5" x 5" painting on stretched canvas (1.5" thick stretchers) with painted edges. Available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN | 218-547-3729

Sunshine on Bittersweet *SOLD

Bittersweet, my favorite painting subject, makes another appearance. This time I used a lighter palette of ivory and warm gray behind the bold oranges and reds of the bittersweet vines.

This little 5" x 5" painting is acrylic on stretched (1.5" thick stretchers) canvas. Available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN for $40.00 | 218-547-3729