The Owl’s Flight Chronicles
My Chronicles…the stories that danced with me through the creative process
…the thoughts that linger behind the images
Lyndie
A special commission for a gorgeous young woman who was celebrating two momentous occasions in her life, graduation and marriage. I have known Kaylynne since "before she was born" and have watched her blossom into a wonderful young lady. She is full of life with more...
Dark Vigilance
This piece was a graduation gift for our daughter, Olivia. She came up with the concept and original sketch, and I took it from there. The dark, mysterious nature of this painting suits Olivia's secret poetic side. (The side she generally keeps hidden, but it still...
Dark Vigilance (detail)
Dark Vigilance (detail)
Looking Forward
This piece was a gift for our son, Jonathan, and is based on a drawing he did several years ago in high school. He had always told me that he couldn't do justice to the image he envisioned, and that I should paint it for him. I tried to keep this painting true to...
Looking Forward (detail)
Looking Forward (detail)
Looking Forward (detail)
Idaho Tom
“The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of that which is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope” (anonymous) My husband, Tom, loves to fish and we have spent many peaceful hours together in his little aluminum boat. This painting is...
End of the Tunnel
This piece was inspired by an old postcard and the phrase "...the light at the end of the tunnel." Sometimes there just doesn't seem to be light at the end of the tunnel, so I invented an actual place at the end of the tunnel. A beautiful, tranquil oasis that invites...
Sophisticated
This painting was an experiment that turned out well. I was playing with a new medium that adds texture to the paint as it dries. The feathers on this vibrantly colored bird have amazing dimension. I intended this piece to be a simple practice canvas, but loved the...
The Phoenix
This painting it quite special to me and represents making it through the flames intact. The story of the Phoenix played out in female form. Not only rising from the ashes reborn, but dancing gracefully through the flames. 11" x 14" acrylic on canvas board
Orris
I seem to be forever painting owls! I am fascinated by them and their mystique. The legends of wisdom, mystery, and magic make owls an ever captivating subject for my brush. I have an entire file folder dedicated to clippings and photographs of my favorite birds, and...
Duet
I adore painting beautiful women along with all the facets of their personalities. No two of us are the same. We are often a blend of contradictions and contrary thoughts. Duet represents the inner self and outer self blended into a pleasing whole. 11" x 14" acrylic...
Winston’s Journey
This painting was a gift for my father and was based on a birthday card he received. He liked the idea of a scene showing a man on a journey through a forest and coming upon a break in the trees...representing the peace and golden years ahead after a lifetime of hard...