Modok

Modok is the pug loved by my niece and her new husband. He adds fun and life to their lives.

Fifi

For her wedding, my niece asked me to paint portraits of their two dogs. This is Fifi.

Natasha's Neighbor

My friend was feeding her neighbor's chickens while they were out of town for a few days. Knowing I have a fondness for these birds, she invited me over to take pictures. This painting is from one of their close-ups.

Starbucks Morning

Who DOESN'T love a Starbucks latte in the morning?

Bucolic

I think I got the idea for this painting from pictures I took out the car window traveling south on Highway 101...south of Santa Maria. (I was the passenger in the car.)

Captain Dana's Sycamore

The "Thursday Painters" met at the Dana Adobe in Nipomo, CA to paint en plein aire. Beautiful historic site.

Polly and Darlene, Cluseups

These two sweet old girls are big attractions at the historic Dana Adobe in Nipomo, CA

Have You Heard?

I wonder...are they telling secrets or sharing recipes????

Maggie

Maggie is my brother's family's Cocker Spaniel. After an exhausting day playing with cousins, she takes a well-deserved rest.

Struttin'

I saw this fellow walking in the parking lot at the beach one day. The simplicity of design and the intensity of colors drew me to the image.

Loves Color, Loves to Sew

These are only a few of the spools of thread that belonged to my mother-in-law. I doubt one can find "real" wooden spools of thread these days. She was a great seamstress.

Blue Flowers, Fish Planter

My neighbor is a fantastic gardener. Her plants and planters always inspire me to paint.

Beach Necessities

These things remind me of our days at the beach with my large family. It was fun.