Galloping Wild Horses

Title: Galloping Wild Horses

10x20

Oil

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"Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and winds long to play with your hair."--Kahlil Gabran

I love this one.....I love to capture the movement, spirit and powerful energy of these graceful animals and have found the magic of oil and knife is the best way to do it. Thick and rich oils dragged in multiple directions like icing on cake. I love it!

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Sailing into the Sun

Sailing into the Sunset

9x12

I love this sweet little painting and the contrast of yellows and blues.

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Today I needed to paint some water, which always gives me a sense of calm. Just too much violence and sadness on the news tonight. I think this particular painting carries with it all that emotion and tells its own quiet story.

Thanks for checking in this Monday and remember to live, love, laugh and be kind to one another....everyone!

Violin Inspiration

This piece is inspired by my creative daughter Kayla. A photo above from one of her artsy shoots and notice her shirt slogan below....I love it! It is certainly something to live by and states: "The only place the word success comes before work is in the dictionary".

Violin Inspiration

10x20

Oil

This painting just SOLD

This palette knife painting is a color explosion! Inspired by my daughter Kayla, who is constantly playing! I love to paint music!
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Bird Watching Over the Nest

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Title: Bird Watching over the Nest

16x20

Oil

Title: Proud Parents

10x20

Oil

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Both of these palette knife paintings are thick with oil and interesting texture. Sculpture like and whimsical. I love the simple symbolism here and have sold many of these to expectant parents and grandparents and they make wonderful baby shower gifts!

Sailing Beyond the Wildflowers

I'm totally allergic to cats but for some reason everywhere we live, and we move every few years, cats find me. This one belongs to my neighbor but he comes on in and hangs out with me while I paint everyday, for the last 3 months or so. I swear he is the reincarnation of a cat I had a few years ago. He's not at all afraid of our dog, in fact Maggie is a little scared of him, and just makes himself at home. I'm taking allergy pills again I guess.....he's my muse.

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Sailing Beyond the Wildflowers

12x16

Oil

A tranquil little landscape in rich thick oil with palette knife and brush. Vivid blues and greens reminds me of Scotland.

"You can keep a dog but it is the cat who keeps people; because cats find humans useful domestic animals."-- George Mikes

Sunrise Fishing

Fall Fly Fishing

20x24

Oil

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These are two of my favorite fisherman paintings. It's amazing how light can change a scene and it's always challenging and so much fun to paint reflective water in varying light. Lots of drags of rich oil in each of these, and vibrant color!

Fly Fishing by Early Light

16x20

Oil

Still wet but available for purchase!

"It has always been my private conviction that any man who pits his intelligence against a fish and loses has it coming."--John Steinbeck

Canopy of Love

Title: Canopy of Love

16x20

Oil

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"A heart that loves is always young."--Greek Proverb

We are expecting a mix of snow and ice rain here tonight. I'm missing the warm sun like some of you, so maybe this one will warm your heart. Warm color fills the canvas and I feel this painting is all about love, with it's bright color and positive energy, hence the title.