Air Dry & Spring Spells *SOLD

It's hard to deny the power of sunshine and warm weather once it arrives. One of the best things about warmer weather is air dried laundry! Something about hanging laundry has a romance about it. I tried to capture the simple pleasure of this process with this piece. It's meant to feel timeless, flowing and fresh.

Air Dry & Spring Spells is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. cold press paper. It is professionally framed to a size of 15.5" x 9.25". Original is sold. Prints are available at Peculiar Painter for $25.00 | 218-547-3729

Fields of Wild Sunshine *SOLD

Fields of Wild Sunshine is a heavily layered piece. I started with the wild red stems. I was creating a piece of deep reds and yellow. As it developed I felt it calling for rich blue to play off of the deep yellows. It also needed more movement and shape. After adding the wild flowers I felt the piece come together. Most of the time I plan my pieces out at the beginning but this one decided to bring me along in stages - as wild flowers do.

Fields of Wild Sunshine is a 20"x20" acrylic painting on stretched canvas with 1.5" thick stretcher bars and painted edges. It will be available soon at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN  | 218-547-3729

Modern Scandinavian Garden - Lil Hummer *SOLD

This little hummingbird is searching the garden of whimsical blooms for nectar.  He's a funny little bird - meant to make you feel light and joyful...even if he looks rather serious. 

Modern Scandinavian Garden - Lil Hummer is a watercolor painting on 140 lb. cold press paper. Size is 9" x 8" - professionally framed and matted with conservation glass. Painting is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN  | 218-547-3729

Positive Vibrations *SOLD

This beautiful grasshopper was perched on a pillar at our house last summer. I thought he had a nice energy about him. Grasshoppers and Dragonflies have a similar energy - their summer sounds are something I think a lot of us look forward to. When I read that grasshoppers are a symbol of good luck - it made sense.

Positive Vibrations is a 6"x18" brushed acrylic ink painting on 140 lb. cold press paper. It is professionally framed and available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN for $175.00 | 218-547-3729

Bittersweet Braided Branches *SOLD

As you probably know by now - bittersweet is one of my favorite painting subjects. The branches alone provide inspiration - then add the vivid berries and their delicate dancing leaves and they provide the perfect subject.  For this painting - my largest bittersweet painting yet - I picked my models very carefully. Unwrapping the branches from their tree host - I tried to collect the grapevine intertwined with the bittersweet.  I included a photo of my models above.

This painting needs to be viewed in person to appreciate the subtle warm glow in the background. I couldn't capture it with a photo.

Bittersweet Braided Branches is a 12" x 36" acrylic painting on stretched canvas with cross braces and painted edges. This piece can hang horizontal or vertical. Stretcher bars are 1/5" thick. Painting is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN | 218-547-3729

Lakeside Refresh *SOLD

This painting is inspired by a local resident who I often see walking - off in thought - with her headphones on. She is a wife and mother of 3, a working professional with many interests including sewing. I see her - often dressed in layers - carrying her hand sewn bag. She is tall and always neatly put together. I often find myself wondering what she thinks about on her walks. She always has a nautical feel about her. I picture her most at home by the water, wearing her stylish oversized glasses and hand made accessories. I have been wanting to paint her for years and finally - I came up with the right scene to place her in.

Lakeside Refresh is a 14" x 17" brushed ink painting on 140 lb arches cold press watercolor paper. I will have it professionally framed in a grey-blue barn wood frame and available soon at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. Cards and prints to follow. 218-547-3729. 

Warmth *SOLD

For this latest painting - I pictured warm tones - a day where the sun warms your face and hair - a light breeze keeps you from getting too hot. I picture a content tone and inspired thoughts. When I picture these things I picture these colors.

This piece is not going to appeal to everyone but some will feel it like I do and it will warm their eyes and fill their thoughts with summer breezes, evenings on the lake or a mind clearing walk....at least I hope it will. Sometimes we need a  piece that relaxes our minds and brings us to a clearer space. This pieces will be at home surrounded by open windows, candles, wine and music.

Warmth is a 30" x 40 acrylic painting on stretched canvas with 1.5" thick stretcher bars, painted edges and cross braces. It is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN for $675.00 | 218-547-3729