Modern Scandinavian Garden Greens *SOLD

I planted eucalyptus this summer and it added a whole new dimension to my little flower arrangements. The little curved sprigs have a whimsical quality that is so cheerful. This piece was inspired by one of these little bouquets. 

Modern Scandinavian Garden Greens is a brushed acrylic ink painting on 287 lb. paper. It is professionally framed to a final size of 8.5"x17.5". This piece 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

Modern Scandinavian Wild Rose Buds •SOLD

The Modern Scandinavian Bloom bug hit me when I spied wild roses blooming by the lake - early this summer. The star shape - left when the petals disappeared - called to me. The star petals are not the feature of this piece but I think it will bring you joy when you discover it surrounded by leaves.

Modern Scandinavian Wild Rose Buds is a 30"x10" acrylic painting on stretched canvas with 1.5" which stretcher bars and painted edges. This piece is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN  | 218-547-3729

(21"x7" prints on metal with hanging brackets are also available for $82)

 

Begonia Blooms •SOLD

This spring, as I picked my potted flowers to plant in the garden, I decided to plant this lovely Begonia in a large pot. It sits on my back porch and sings to me every morning, afternoon and evening. In the past, I have been drawn to paint wild flowers and weeds but this Begonia. . . this white, yellow and dancing light begonia kept calling to me to paint them. 

The subtle colors of the background are hard to capture in a photo. I used tints and shades of grey-green, sky blue and yellow to give it a hint of teal but very subtle. I hope you see this piece in person. It was a fun one to paint with it's bold contrast.

Begonia Blooms is a 20"x20" acrylic painting on stretched canvas with 1.5" thick stretcher bars and painted edges. The photo in the center is taken when the painting was almost complete. The edges are now painted to match the piece. This piece is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN. | 218-547-3729

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

Balance *SOLD

 The Great Blue Heron appears out of nowhere when you least expect him. Nothing else moves like this graceful creatures. They have a mythical quality about them that fascinates me. 

I have been photographing the Heron that visits us regularly but never quite captured the pose I wanted to paint. One afternoon, when my husband was working from home, he captured a photo of the heron at the end of a dock - in the exact pose I wanted to paint!

Balance is an acrylic based ink painting on 140 lb. hot press paper. It is professionally framed with conservation glass and a beautiful - wood base - metallic finish frame that compliments it perfectly. Framing is by Heritage Framing in Walker, MN. The final framed size is about 15"x24" (I will enter exact measurements soon.) This piece is available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN  | 218-547-3729

6"x12" print on steel with hanging brackets are also available at Peculiar Painter for $42.00

The Wild Ones *SOLD

 It has been some time since I have worked on wood panel and I forgot how fun a smooth wood surface is to paint on. This piece was inspired by the grasses, wheat and wild "things" that add warmth to our scenery. I used only 5 colors on this piece in an attempt to add calm to the wild movement of the subject. 

The Wild Ones is a 6"x12" acrylic painting on 1/4" thick wood panel.