October 1, 2019 – Bewitched by beauty

October 1, 2019 – Bewitched by beauty

Inspiration and energy to make these watercolor paintings have been relatively steady resources in the past dozen or more years. I have a folder of “candidates” – photos I’ve taken that have given me the message they are worth spending my time on. Most of the...
October 1, 2019 – Bewitched by beauty

Fascination

Contact Me For Details This one came through at a time of mild panic. Inspiration for the next painting has always been steady. I keep a folder of photos calling to be painted—the problem is never ideas, just time. But this time, nothing spoke to me. I sifted through...
Aria

Aria

Shop Archival Prints It was an evening in spring. I brought a little vinegar-bottle vase with  a Sunset Celebration rose and sprigs of sage flowers to our neighbors the Wheelers across the street from our Fairfax house.  The lovely evening light and the wisteria in...
Remembrance

Remembrance

This painting continues the “I Love Paris + Roses” thread in my work. What would follow Eternal?  I’d like to paint anotther with a circle.  What about rose windows?  The flame-like design of the one in Sainte-Chapelle, the radiant jewel box of a chapel tucked...
Lullaby

Lullaby

shop archival prints A sweet quiet rose. Another from the Russian River Rose Company  where the Sherose roses grew. A faithful piece that waited for me.  I painted this one, very intermittently, on low-energy evenings, after finishing a painting, and even on my towel...