January 23, 2011 – 5:32 pm
A Sweet Break As life whirls busily around us, it is easy to get caught up in its fury. It is easy to forget the calmness necessary for balance. Small pleasures in life such as sweet fruit and a favorite hot beverage often add comfort and pay dividends to the human spirit. Remembering to sit [...]
November 7, 2010 – 9:40 pm
24x12in. Oil on canvas,
$640 + S/H.
October 31, 2010 – 5:17 pm
Baubles and Ribbon “Baubles and ribbon return, adding glitz to a festive holiday season.” by Debbie Lamey-MacDonald I know I am early, but Christmas always seems to creep up on me! I decided to paint a miniature painting that I might use for my Christmas cards etc. This one took much longer than I expected, but [...]
Sheerly Pink Many years ago, my mom gave me this delicate handkerchief along with a few others. They had belonged to her when she was really young. I love the sheerness of this one and its soft touch of pink. The drama of course is in its raised embroidered flowers and their decorative appeal. I [...]
April 25, 2010 – 10:39 pm
Violas and Sweet Berries The world is beginning to come alive again with the birth of new growth and Springtime activities. I love seeing these little violas pop up and scatter themselves cheerfully throughout my flowerbeds in early Spring. They remind me of children at play; carefree and joyful as they dance about in nature. [...]
I spotted this little pot of begonias in the grocery store one day. They reminded me of warmer days and gardening. In the summer they have been known to add a burst of bright color to any shade garden. Their interesting shaped leaves are an added bonus to their song of color. Like roses, they [...]
February 7, 2009 – 10:03 pm
During this time of year I begin to miss nature’s vibrant vegetation and getting out on my plein air excursions. So I decided to visit our local florist to consume the vibrant colors and aliveness of their ongoing supply of flowers. In the dead of winter they seemed to energize one; leading to visions of [...]
February 1, 2009 – 1:08 pm
I just finished this 5x7in painting. The tricky part in this painting was making sure my ellipse was correct and maintaining the symmetrical proportions of the egg cup. I found this little egg cup in my cupboard and have wanted to paint it for awhile. I just loved how cheerful it looked with its bright [...]
