Raccoon
As I was painting this little fella the trees finished dropping most of their leaves and the snow began to fall in Northern Minnesota. As I type this I can see an inch and a half of snow collected on the ground and blanketing the trees in a powdery coat. The bright red of the…
Dark Eyed Junco
The Dark Eyed Junco builds its nest on the ground or close to it. They kick around in the leaf litter looking for food. This little fella is a slate-colored Dark Eyed Junco and he is kicking around near some white Ghost Pipe flowers. I don’t know if he is as fascinated by them as…
Craning Towards Grace
I find sandhill cranes striking. I love their graceful appearance & brightly colored head. I began to appreciate their lanky frames more when I found out that they can dance quite well especially when searching for a partner. Their grace reminds me of a ballerina or a fancy shawl dancer. This joyful piece has been…
Daylily and Silvery Blue Butterfly
The bright orange of a daylily is like a beacon for passerby’s. I imagine they are very eye catching to pollinators like this silvery blue butterfly. I painted this daylily to practice my daylily skills and I added the silvery blue butterfly for the same reason. Blue and orange is my favorite color combo so…
Brinkley
This sweet pup’s name is Brinkley. He was given as a birthday gift to the owner. Since she officially received it I can now share him with you! I have been excitedly waiting to introduce him to you – isn’t he cute?? Brinkley is still a pup. A lively, energetic, sweet bernedoodle pup based on…
Laying in Wonder
It is so wondrous to watch spring bloom after a long winter – to watch while the wild world grows and springs to life is utterly breathtaking. Simultaneously, there is a global pandemic that is striking all areas of the human world and people are dying – the shared anxiety is palpable. The colors of…
Spring Growth
Spring is a time for growth. New life is born and old life is reawakened. Flora and fauna remember how to live in their environment as things change with the season. Newborn fawns are a common sign of spring in the Northwoods. These mild-mannered critters face many tough challenges as they grow up. I see…
A Joyful Tide
Beavers are the whole package. They are tough, awesome swimmers, incredible architects, and they are cute as all get-out. They swim so fluidly that they almost seem to be floating, but I suspect it takes a lot of strength to look so graceful. This painting has been a peaceful retreat during a rather hectic time.…
Bald Eagle
I started this piece during the pandemic, prior to the murder of George Floyd & the protests that ensued. This eagle took on a deeper meaning as current events unfolded. The bald eagle is obviously very significant in the USA. Not only is it a symbol of the nation but it also holds a lot…
Updates and Recent Commissions
It know it has been an odd spring and summer with many changes for everyone and life at my home is no exception. One huge change is that my solo exhibit, Wild Whimsy of the Northwoods, originally scheduled for June 2020 has been rescheduled for June 2021. Since this show is themed around spring and…
