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…
Companions
This piece features a combination of plants I have enjoyed since childhood – blue vervain, blackeyed susan, and daisy. As a kid I noticed that they seemed to pop up in the same ditches every year. This thriving collection of companion flowers managed to survive for years and in doing so created a diverse ecosystem.…
Lynx On The Moon
The other night the moon was this gorgeous, ginormous, orb hanging right above the earth. I was running errands in town with my honey, Cassidy. As we drove around I was able to see the the beauty from all these different angles and parking lots. As we drove home we drove towards the moon as…
What’s the Point?
Life is neat because we all just get to do our own thing. Sometimes folks like to look in and give their opinions and that’s alright, it is often a sign of affection. As humans in this world we should be open to communication, but we also should feel comfortable enough in our own skin…
Young Panda
Who doesn’t love a fluffy bear? This little dude is a young panda which is why the fur is slightly bedraggled and why his visions are so dreamy. I am exploring whimsy in some new ways as of late. The butterflies and hoops in this piece were inspired by Dr. Seuss. I added them in…
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I am currently painting a large barred owl in a summery scene so this paint doodle was created as a study of owl faces. It was good fun and much needed practice. Feathers are like hair but they aren’t actually fur so a little additional practice of the fine white feathers was super helpful. This…