Sunday Sketches

Sunday Sketches… This is a scan from my 8.5×11 sketchbook.  The page was a field sketch from an one of our outings in a natural preserve in Minnesota.  It was a bit boggy on this trip.  …was pleased to find some carnivorous plants. Read more »

Daydream Greeting

I was very pleased to hear that my painting, Daydream, will be included in a line of notecards of my work that will be available across the US.  (My Mom, Karen, and Sister, Bonnie have their art work included in the line of cards as well.)  This painting has also […] Read more »

Canada Geese Painting on the USFWS National Tour

My painting of a pair of Canada Geese on calm water tied for 5th place in the USFWS 2011 Federal Duck Stamp competition held at the David Brower Center in Berkley, California last week. The painting will be a part of the National tour around the country in 2010-2011 with stops […] Read more »

Upcoming Show for the Holidays – Contemporary Miniatures

With the Holidays just around the corner, I want to extend an invitation to attend Whistle Pik Galleries 2008 Christmas Miniature Show Artist Reception Saturday, December 6th from 6 – 8 pm.  My last post had a video of one of my paintings in the exhibit.  This little teddy will also […] Read more »

Birds in Art

My family and I went to the Birds in Art exhibit this past weekend in Wausau, Wisconsin – had a wonderful time. :) My Mom’s painting "Fluff and Fold" was in the show.  (…very proud of her. :) )  During much of the exhibit, the artists are asked to stay […] Read more »

New Galleries – New Horizons

My family and I recently agreed to be represented by a new gallery in "Paradise Valley" Livingston, Montana, opening in May.  Some additional plans are being finalized for this summer.  It is such a beautiful area for an artist to gather inspiration for painting! :) Of course,  my family and I will […] Read more »

New Doodles

I finished a few paintings recently that never made it into the blog, unfortunately.  Sometimes those deadlines…… This (pictured) is one of my new paintings I’ve just started to sketch out.  I have a number of these half-done and just-started pieces sitting around my studio at the moment. :)  Most […] Read more »

Soggy Weather & New Paintings

I just peeked out the window to see how soggy it is outside. All of our recent rain has been so good for the flowers. My iris and daisy beds are peppered with buds ready to come out, not to mention how the wildflowers have been thriving — they should […] Read more »

Galleries West of Jackson Hole, Wyoming

We have added a new gallery if you haven’t already heard, "Galleries West Fine Art" in Jackson, Wyoming (www.gallerieswestjacksonhole.com)!! My family and I are expanding our gallery representation (several new galleries will be added to our dealers page soon.) and cutting back on a portion of our previous exhibitions that […] Read more »