Waiting to Sail

Waiting to Sail   8" x 10"

I was painting with a group of artists in Madison last Saturday.   I went to UW-Madison, many years ago, so it was fun to be there visiting again.  I spent a lot of time just bumming around, hanging out in the Union on Lake Mendota, and in the Rathskeller.  Then when I finally set up, I had only about an hour left  to paint before we met up again, so I did this little study.

Quiet Times

"Quiet Times"  12" x 12"     Available

A friend and I were driving around the lakes in my area, and spotted these chairs and wildflowers by the side of one of the lakes.  The sun was shining on these chairs in such a nice way and it looked so peaceful, that we just had to stop and paint this scene.

Summer Blooms

Summer Blooms     6" x 6"    Available

I decided to get out and paint a few flowers in my garden the other day.  It's been such a busy and fun summer painting in Plein Air Painting Events, that I haven't had too much time to attend to my garden. Actually still didn't do any weeding in it; decided to paint it instead!!!  Much better choice!

Grandma's jar

Grandma's Jar    6" x 6"  Available

I have these old canning jars, and I thought it would be fun to put one in a small still life painting.  I like to use a variety of objects and colors when I set these up.  I don't know how to "can", but I do remember my grandma did it.

Milwaukee Ale House

Milwaukee Ale House   9"x 12"     Available

I started this painting during the 3rd Ward Plein Air event, and never finished it till now. I did 2 other paintings that I entered for the contest.  It is so fun to paint in the 3rd Ward, so many cool buildings and places, and a beautiful river front!  This painting is a little busier of a subject than I usually paint, but it was fun to try and stay loose, but add enough detail to represent the scene.

Limes

Limes  6" x 6"  SOLD

I have recently painted 6 small still lifes for a client; and she is going to put them in between her kitchen cabinets and her counters in her new condo.  This painting of the limes was the last in the series.

The Sun Streaming Through

The Sun Streaming Through    9 x 12 "  $235.00       Available

I sold 3 of 4 paintings in Cedarburg, and this is the only one left. Actually, this was one of my favorites.  It was such a nice day to paint, and this garden had the most amazing light and shadows in it.  The tall Japanese Iris were blooming, and the sculpture was glowing.  The sculptor was in his studio nearby playing all the old tunes that I love, so it was a perfect place to paint.

Wildflowers

Wildflowers    9" x 12"         Available

I was out painting with a friend in Lapham Peak this past week, and came across this area that was planted with wildflowers.  It is amazing; and even though it was a bit overcast this day; the wildflower colors were beautiful.

Summer Retreat

Summer Retreat  8" x 10"  Available

I was up in Door County over the weekend, and participated in the Quick Paint contest.  I did this painting for that event.  I loved this little old cottage; tucked away behind the dock and the stores.  It reminded me of when I was really young, and we would go to a little cottage like this in the summer time.  And  this cottage  had the little motor scooter parked by it, so of course I had to paint it!!!