painting: indigo bunting

Such a lovely, bright color of blue. Do you have these where you live? I do, but sadly have yet to see one. Fingers crossed it will happen, though. I painted from a reference photo shared by Roy Herron. 8″x8″ Oil on cradled wood board. Available in my Etsy shop. SOLD, thank you!

painting: lily pond

I think with Renoir painting lilies so singularly spectacular, it is intimidating to even try my hand at it. What could ever match his style? I like lilies, however, so why not give it a go? I do wish a little bit I painted more like Renoir, but then, he already did that, didn’t he.

painting: otter mama & baby

I worked from screen images from a video of otters. The mama and baby were just so secure and peaceful, they practically screamed, “Paint me.” This is my second painting of them, a little different than the first painting. 8″x8″ oil on cradled wood board. Available in my Etsy shop. SOLD, thank you!

painting: owl

I love the owl’s gently amused expression. I kept the color palette simple to emphasize the contrast between the tree shadows and his lovely orange feathers. I painted from a reference photo graciously shared by Darlene Lussier. This one turned out lovely, and you would never guess the mental anguish I went through wondering if

painting: fox

I love the juxtaposition of colors in his fur, creating visual excitement. Calm, serene, and just a touch magical. I painted from a reference photo shared by Patricia Mitchell. 6″x12″ Oil on cradled wood board. Available in my Etsy shop.

painting: froggy

He’s such a fun little guy, and I love his reflection. I used a reference photo provided by Shannon Windsor. 8″x8″ oil on cradled wood board. Available in my Etsy shop. 🙂

painting: quail

Aren’t quail charming? I love to see them, even when I know they’re eating my strawberries in the garden. I painted from a reference photo shared by Donna Kooren. 8″x10″ oil on cradled wood board. Available in my Etsy shop. 🙂

painting: zen toad

This little guy’s feet interested me. He looks like he’s meditating, all wrapped up in his zen peace. Plus look at those eyes–just out of this world. I painted from a reference photo shared by Hannah Hoffeditz. 8″x8″ oil on cradled wood board. Available in my Etsy shop. 😀

painting: bluebird

Little birds are so sweet, so charming–perfect harbingers of summer. The exuberant colors of a bluebird feel extra cheery to me. I painted from a reference photo shared by Dan Barrick. 8″x8″ Oil on Cradled wood board. Available in my Etsy shop.

painting: colorful horse

I let all the colors flow organically, without any planning. Or, which is to say, I started with a little bit of planning but that fell apart right away and it just painted itself. I love how it turned out. I painted from a reference photo shared by Nadi Spencer 11″x14″ oil on cradled wood