Lemon Slices

8" X 8" Oil on Canvs

This is one of the small paintings I did while down in Florida. It was a rainy day so I thought what better than to paint lemons!

One Bad Apple!

One Bad Apple! 6" X 6" Oil on Canvas

Still painting small right now, but I may graduate soon to a larger surface. Its been so long so I am trying to get back in painting shape!

Little Green Apples

Little Green Apples 6" X 6" Oil on Canvas

Orange Slice

6" X 6" Oil on unstretch Canvas

Another small study painting. I am trying really hard to keep these around 2 hours! 

Strawberries

6" X 6" oil on canvas

Another painting I am calling a study. I painted this on unstretched gessoed canvas. I am finding it very toothy and not sure I like painting on this. Still I am happy with the finished product.

Tomato Brothers

16" X 12" Oil on Canvas

The photo I took of these handsome guys have been in my painting cue for a long time. I finally found the time to paint them. 

Apple Tea

6" X' 6" Oil on Canvas

A small study to help get me back in painting shape. I have been away from painting for sometime now. My time was consumed with creating leather handbags which was and still is very fun and rewarding! I really missed painting though and I am now going to divide my time more evenly. I tend to be a bit obsessive when I do things. LOL!

Three Is Better Than Two

Its been long time!

16" X 12" Oil on Canvas

Three trees that have been calling me to paint them for a couple of years! This past fall they had a great show with their leaves and I finally got the time to paint them!

Big Apple

"Big Apple" 28" X 22" Oil on Canvas

The second painting of my fruit series. I am trying to keep the simplicity in my life and not worry about the detail so much, but the important things like the lights and shadows.

Cherry Lemon-Aid!

12" X 12" Oil on Canvas

A very wet painting I just finished. With summers bounty I want to take advantage of the beautiful still life it can create. I do like to paint food - all kinds! LOL!

Magnolia Tree

"Magnolia" 10" X 8" Oil on Canvas

This is a small study for a larger painting I plan on doing. I wasn't really sure how I was going to paint a magnolia tree. I was asked to paint the tree as a commission so I decided to paint it small first to work out the composition and how I was going to go about it. I think I like it, but I am still not sure. I want to keep it loose without to much detail. I really am striving for a feeling.

Lake Huron From the Deck

10" X 8" Oil On Canvas

Simplicity. I am trying to find simplicity in my life and my work. I have finally cleared my cluttered life enough to slip a painting in! I haven't painted for over a year now and it really effected my balance. I thought this would be a great first painting.

The painting is a view of Lake Huron from the back deck at the house of my friend who lives in Pinconning Michigan. Yes, the home of Pinconning cheese! A girls weekend is held there at least once a year and we bask in the views, dine on wonderful cheese while enjoying a cocktail or two or three or....

This represents the simplicity, peace and tranquility I hope I can find in my life.