"Water Colors" 9 x 12 inch pastel on archival paper

The shadows thrown across the whitewater is what really drew me to paint this image.  I enjoyed developing the color scheme so much that I plan to do a larger oil painting of it so that I'm not limited to the range of color offered by my set of pastels. 

"A Nod to Summer" 24 x 24  inch oil on panel

I wanted this rose to embody the gentle, dreamy feel of a warm summer afternoon.

"Morning Commute" 6 x 6 inch oil on panel

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My garden was humming with bees this summer.  I spied this little one on her way to work!

“This Rocks” 12 x 12 inch oil on panel 

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I was a bit intimidated to paint this, but I’m so glad I did! I feel like I really took a step forward with this one! Hooray for pushing out of the comfort zone!

“Beach Bling” 6 x 6 inch oil on panel 

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Who doesn’t love smooth beach pebbles?

"Guess What"  6 x 6 inch oil on panel

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I really couldn't resist this title.  For those of you who don't "get it", my kids are always asking me "Guess what?".  When I ask "What?", they say "CHICKEN BUTT!!" and crack up.  Yeah.  Very funny.  Anyhow, this chicken's fluffy bottom is the whole reason behind this painting....no pun intended....but it's funny anyway.

"Not Amused" 12 x 12 inch oil on panel

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Well, I've been MIA for most of the summer.  I've been going through a period of change and hopefully growth as a person and an artist.  I am eager to be back in the studio on a regular basis to see where this new perspective takes me.  This a painting that I did at the beginning of July of one of my old ladies.  She always has this mildly grumpy look and it just cracks me up!