New Mixed Media Piece: "Springtime"

"Springtime" is my new mixed media piece painted in acrylic on a hard board cradled.  It measures 18x18.

This piece has many three dimensional aspects to it that I have highlighted with color to accent a particular area. I used oil pastels, paint, and many mediums.

The circles represent the continuity of life, and I use them in many of my paintings.  But in this one specifically, the circles take on the form as "seed" under the ground, as well as, above.

The color palette is very charming-- pinks and alizarin, and crimsons.

New Mixed Media Piece: "Lyrical"

 "Lyrical" is a new mixed media piece painted in acrylic and on a hard board cradle.  It measures 24x24.

I have collage, black ink, paint, and many acrylic mediums on this piece, and in some areas, it is actually three dimensional. It reminds me of the movie "Avatar" with its lyrical, ethereal feel to it.  Hence, the title.

I was free and rhythmic painting this piece and I believe I had Abba music playing in the background, so my arms and brush were "flowing."

New Mixed Media Piece -- "Oh! Joy"

"Oh! Joy" is a mixed media piece that measures 24x24 and is painted on a hard board cradle. 

The color scheme is mostly reds and greens with warm toned yellow flowers.  This a a very "happy" piece, and I had lots of fun painting it.

Rhododendron Beauties

June Rhododendrons picked from my back yard. They are so lovely. 

I painted this still life in acrylic. The palette is soft hues of light blue background coupled with the pinks, mauves and whites of the fabric.

The piece measures 10"x10" and is painted on a cotton canvas.

Sackets Harbor Charmer: 203 Gen. Smith Dr.

This house was once a stone barn. The stone walls are apparent to the right and left of the windows. The front clapboards, above the windows, are cut so a "wave effect" is going on.......very appropriate for a waterfront property.
I just fell in love with this structure. Everything about it is charming, and I painted this piece with early morning sun popping all the shapes and colors.
It measures 10"x10" and I painted it in oils. It has lots of interesting brushstrokes.

Koi Pond-- WINNER OF JUDGE'S AWARD SOLD

I painted this in acrylic from a photo I had taken of a koi pond. It has very pleasing colors with calligraphy in the foreground water to add interest and design. The flowers in the back are painted more generally with less definition.

It measures 12"x16" and I framed it in a frosted gold that really complements the yellow tones throughout the piece. 

I entered it into the Penfield Art Association's Spring Show. Jeanne Lindsay, the judge, selected it for a Judge's Award. 

Coleus plant

Looking for something on your wall to POP?
Love the colors in this studio painting of the Coleus plant. Bright greens complement the varying shades of red in the piece. A real eye catcher!

I painted this in acrylic on paper and the piece measures 12"x12".

FLOWER GIRL

This is FLOWER GIRL. When I visited the Public Market in Rochester a few weeks ago, I asked this cute flower girl if I could take her photo. She was bending down deadheading the flowers. I thought her position and the vibrant colors would make a great composition. Even her arm creates that needed diagonal to lead you into the painting.

I painting this in oil and it measures 10"x10".

Willard Rd.

This morning was just lovely. The temp was in the high fifties with the sun shining brilliantly and the sky very blue.

A group of artists decided to stop on Willard Rd. to paint the farm land. This red barn had a green roof, and the yellow flowers just covered the green pasture. Wow! What color pop.

I painted this piece in oil and it measures 10"x10".

Wadsworth/Jerris Estate Vase

At the Wadsworth Jerris Estate, just inside the side door patio, I noticed this colorful vase sitting on a black iron table. Since I had already painted a landscape on the estate, I was ready for another subject. This was perfect!

The upper part of the house is stucco, and the bottom is stone. The flowers were mostly reds and oranges. The shutters were halfway in shadow, and were a cool green.

I love the way this piece came out.

It measures 8"x8" and is in oil.