Taffy's Art

Modok

2011-11-29T15:42:00.000-08:00

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

Fifi

2011-11-29T15:26:00.000-08:00

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

Natasha's Neighbor

2011-11-29T15:14:00.001-08:00

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.

2011-11-28T14:48:00.000-08:00

Starbucks Morning

2011-02-28T15:12:00.001-08:00

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

Bucolic

2011-02-28T15:06:00.001-08:00

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

2011-02-27T19:58:00.000-08:00

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

Polly and Darlene, Cluseups

2011-02-27T19:49:00.000-08:00

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

Have You Heard?

2011-01-16T15:18:00.000-08:00

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

Maggie

2011-01-16T15:12:00.000-08:00

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

Struttin'

2011-01-16T14:52:00.000-08:00

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

2011-01-09T13:43:00.000-08:00

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

2011-01-09T13:40:00.000-08:00

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

Beach Necessities

2011-01-09T13:22:00.000-08:00

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

Red Cana Lily

2010-12-27T14:30:00.001-08:00

I stopped the car to take a picture of these flowers when I saw them against the bright blue siding.

flowers

2010-12-27T14:20:00.000-08:00

Flowers for Easter Sunday.

Holly Vase

2010-04-16T21:14:00.000-07:00

My friend gave me this vase of flowers as a Christmas present. I told her to expect to see it again ...the following year as a Christmas card. This is it.

Danielle's Vase

2010-01-31T19:48:00.000-08:00

My friend loaned me her beautiful vase so I could paint it. Thanks, Danielle.

Marley

2010-01-31T19:33:00.000-08:00

My friend adopted Marley as a little puppy after she showed up one morning under Danielle's bedroom window.

Dancing Branches

2010-01-31T18:57:00.000-08:00

I was attracted to the twists and turns of the branches in this tree. It looked happy where it was planted.

Pink Cyclamen

2010-01-24T21:17:00.000-08:00

Cyclamen were my mom's favorite flower. I love drawing their shapes and painting their colors.

Patio Plants

2010-01-24T21:10:00.000-08:00

I enjoyed drawing the silhouette of these various green leaves.

Crayons

2010-01-24T20:49:00.000-08:00

Takes concentration...this art stuff.

Orange Glass Vase

2010-01-24T20:40:00.000-08:00

I love these frilly white flowers. I thought they would look good in this orange vase on the orange scarf. My painting doesn't quite do justice to the intensity of the colors. But, the flowers always make me smile.

Finish Line

2010-01-24T18:20:00.000-08:00

I painted this image for my marathon-running sister-in-law's birthday. You go girl!

"Evening Trees"

2010-01-21T14:00:00.000-08:00

I love trees. I like everything about them: I like the vivid colors, the music of the leaves, the scent. The pastel is not from this particular tree, but it's close.

"I Know the Answer"

2010-01-21T13:39:00.000-08:00

An enthusiastic student.

Guardian Angel

2010-01-12T17:31:00.000-08:00

My good friend had been in an automobile accident. We (many friends) were all thankful that the injuries were no worse than they were. SOMEBODY BIG was watching over her.

Get Well Card

2010-01-12T17:24:00.000-08:00

I love mixed media. One gets to use all sorts of saved-up stuff. This included various colors of tissue paper and some other transparent, shiny, colorful paper.

Brother's Birthday Card

2010-01-12T16:13:00.000-08:00

My brother is a professional photographer. He has taken wonderful pictures of various wild animals. I just thought I'd send him a painting of a beautiful bird in flight...or, more appropriately, getting ready for take- off or landing.

Bird Watching

2009-12-14T15:50:00.000-08:00

I painted this pastel after a drive to Morro Bay one afternoon. It was a beautiful spring day. Birds, squirrels and people were all soaking up the sun.

Practice Pear

2009-12-14T15:14:00.000-08:00

My goal adding this image was to practice adding posts and images to blogs. Clearly, I need more practice.

2009-12-09T16:54:00.000-08:00

"What's for Dinner?"

These ingredients were just TOO colorful not to put down in watercolor before using them for dinner one evening.

2009-12-09T16:20:00.000-08:00

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