Everyday Dust

Everyday Dust

“Art washes from the soul the dust of everyday life.” ~ Pablo Picasso The end of January. In our family this is the time that the holiday celebrations are now truly over. Hard on the heels of the New Year, we celebrate both my husband’s and my son’s...
Pieces of Me

Pieces of Me

“Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures.” Henri Matisse I once had a fellow artist, after studying my newest additions to my wall in the local gallery, remark, “It must be all rainbow colors and...
Resolute

Resolute

Resolute…meaning firm, unwavering, determined. This large canvas belongs to my daughter, Olivia. She needed something in her signature colors to adorn her very empty, and much too white, apartment walls. This tree depicts her quiet strength and courage as she...
Creature (aka: Thor)

Creature (aka: Thor)

This sweet little guy, Thor by name, is such a unique brand of puppy that he is known throughout our family as “Creature”. Thor overflows with quirky personality and charm, and never fails to deliver smiles and delight. His main occupation seems to be...
I Dream My Painting

I Dream My Painting

I came across a quote by Vincent Van Gogh today…one of those moments when words perfectly fit feelings. “I dream my painting and then paint my dream.” When I am painting, life around me ceases and I get lost in the world I am creating. It’s a...