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New Painting Coming to Serena & Lily

Blue and Grey Harmony

This is a new 24" x 24" painting on Serena & Lily. Blue and Grey Harmony. I like playing with the balance of grey shades with the brighter oranges, reds, and blues.

The Outer Reach II

The Outer Reach II, 16x16

Side View to show painted edges and depth.

This is a newer painting listed in my Etsy shop. Have a look at the whole shop to see many new paintings listed in the last month.

Close-Up Details

Today I thought I would share some close-up detailed images of my paintings to show their texture. I use a palette knife to paint with to get a thick layer of paint, that is not always apparent from photos. These views show how textured they can get! I love the feel of thick paint and hope my clients like their unique look.

I do not varnish my paintings, because of the thickness of the paint, which is dry to the touch in 5-10 days, and safe for handling, but the layers are not 'hard' enough for applying a varnish for at least a year! Varnishing a painting too soon can cause problems for the painting down the line. I also prefer the look of a low-gloss paint film versus a glossy varnished-look. It is a more Modern look and fits my style. The oil paints I use have a rich, vibrant color all their own!

The bottom picture shows the depth of the canvas, which I paint on all sides. Most of my larger canvases are 1 3/8" thick (like the example above). And the smaller work (like 8x10 or 12x12) are 7/8" deep.

HGTV Magazine!

Top of the Hill 8x10

Side by Side 8x10

oil on canvas

These two paintings were recently purchased by HGTV Magazine for inclusion in one of their upcoming issues! I will post when the issue hits the new stands, a few months from now.

Serena & Lily- New Paintings

 Heartland Symphony

24x24

oil on canvas

Symphony

8x24

oil on canvas

Since February of 2014, I have been showing my larger paintings on Serena & Lily's Art collection site. They are a wonderful home decor company out of Sausalito, California.

While I still show my smaller paintings, up to 12"x12", on Etsy, along with some of my older work, I have really enjoyed the relationship with Serena & Lily and their professional site which reaches a whole new audience for me.


Have a look at my latest work here on my page.

Appearance on NBC!

One of my paintings, The Heart of the Matter, 8"x10", will be featured on the set of an upcoming series on NBC: Odyssey. I am so excited! I will post an announcement once I know a premiere date.

New Work on Etsy

Have a look at some of my newest paintings on Etsy. I have been working on a series of farm-scapes that I have titled 'Symphony'. The top painting is Symphony in Green, and the bottom is Symphony in Yellow. Both are 8"x10", oil on canvas.

Sheep Duo

Sheep Duo 14" x 14" Available at Etsy

I did two paintings in this style. One has sold and this fun pair is still available. The neutral background really makes the color stand out. 

2013 Wall Calendar

I am now offering 2013 Wall Calendars! These feature 13 large images of my paintings, and an additional 12 small day images.  They are for sale at Etsy, for $22 plus $4 shipping.

Sheep in the Green Pastureland

Sheep in the Green Pastureland 8" x 8" Sold

This was a lot of fun. I love the shape of sheep and this guy looks like one of the puffy clouds in the background. The painting has a lot of thick impasto and it was all done with a palette knife, which creates a lot of spontaneity.

In the Valley

In the Valley. 6"x8" oil painting on canvas. Sold.

Farmhouse Simplicity

Farmhouse Simplicity. 6"x8" oil painting on canvas. Sold

Sheep at the Stone Farmhouse

Sheep at the Stone Farmhouse. Oil painting on canvas 16" x 20" Available at Etsy.

I was interested in the texture of this old farmhouse, and improvised the landscape. I think the sheep add a lot of personality to the scene.

Farmland Group

Farmland Group 6"x8" Oil painting on canvas. Sold

I Know This Land

I Know This Land 16"x16"Sold

This one has a lot of thick impasto. I think the yellow sky really balances the composition.

A Simple Day

A Simple Day. 6" x 8." Sold

This is the second in a series of cloud paintings I just finished. I wanted the sky to dominate. The next painting coming soon is a larger 24x24 piece that is very dramatic. It is still drying in my studio.

Clouds Roll By II

Clouds Roll By II. 16" x 16." Available at Etsy.

I have been experimenting with clouds. Big rolling clouds. I have two others in this set that I will post soon. I was pleased with the colors of this one, esp. the teal/aqua sky.

Only With You 8" x 16" oil on canvas. Available at Ugallery.

I was really experimenting with this one. I love the long, narrow, shape. It makes the scene more dramatic.

Let's Talk

Let's Talk 12" x 12" oil on canvas. Available at Etsy.

This was just a fun exercise with color! I wanted the blues and greens of the birds to really pop! The orange isn't quite as bright as the top photo shows.