Relevé
SOLD Relevé is a ballet term that mean to rise to the toes from the flat foot. I’ve always loved to dance even when I was a little girl, I was always twirling and shaking my hips. I loved music. … Continue reading
Tag Archives: contemporary artwork
Reaching
This figurative oil painting is called “Reaching”. I’ve had a song by “One Republic” in my head for the past couple of weeks. The song is called “Counting Stars”. Part of the lyrics are: My family is artistic and … Continue reading
Lady of the Woods
SOLD 14 x 11 –Oil on Canvas The holidays have begun and I’m finding it more and more difficult to find the time to paint, and time isn’t the only issue, getting focused in the other. When I don’t paint I … Continue reading
Wings…but I Can’t Fly
Woke up this morning and fixed some hot tea, opened the shades in my studio and watched the snow fall. It was a peaceful, cozy morning and perfect painting weather (indoors). This painting was inspired my a comment I received … Continue reading
Arrival
I was laying in bed last night thinking, instead of sleeping, like I so often do. I was trying to imagine my next painting in my head. I tossed and turned as I thought about the composition and color theme. … Continue reading
Miss Maddie
I have a Facebook friend that’s a writer, her name is Iona Morrison. She talks about her characters in her books like old friends. I love how writers can have a conversation with a made-up character. It’s a wonderful world they … Continue reading
Shepherd
SOLD One painting just keeps leading to another and I find myself back in time in a land far away. I’ve really enjoyed painting lately and I think it’s because I feel like I’m finding my own voice as an … Continue reading
Red Hoodie
When I was downtown the other day I shot some pictures of people in hoodies. This guy caught my attention immediately because of the color red. As I painted I begin to ponder my subject, asking questions about him, imagining … Continue reading
Natural Beauty
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The Wall
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