Bluebird with Mealworm Watercolor Painting Wildlife Bird Animal

 Oil on Arches watercolorpaper 3.5" x 2.5"

Bluebirds are very active on our property right now. They swoop low and dart about while the grass is being cut. And they do love the mealworms!This is an ACEO that I painted in 9/2006.

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Graceful Purple Iris Oil Painting Still Life Art Flowers Garden

Oil on canvas, 14" x 11"

Recently painting class included some of these glamorous Irises on shapely stems. I wanted viewers to feel their beautiful power.
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White and Pink Peonies Oil Painting Still Life Art Flowers Garden

Oil on canvas, 8" x 10"

This was painted from one of my white peony blooms which was glowing through its many ruffled  petals and red center. The larger outer petals were a soft pink.
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Patch of Peonies Oil Painting Still Life Art Flowers Garden

Oil on canvas, 10" x 8"

Yay for old-fashioned Peonies! Our painting class has been arranging and painting flowers recently. Some dramatic dark peonies were paired with pink ones in the arrangement I chose. These were a great starting point before painting the white ones I painted at a later date.
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Fallswoods Oil Landscape Painting Forest Woodland Nature Hiking Creek

Oil on stretched canvas, 11" x 14"

This was a very attractive scene to me and I was excited to catch some of the feeling of it in paint.  The water was rushing through a heavily wooded area and the sun was lighting up the background through the trees.  I enjoyed painting the big rocks too but they were a challenge. 

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Bowing Tulips Oil Painting Still Life Art Flowers Garden

Oil on canvas, 8" x 10"

My red tulips were taking low bows on a cool spring morning recently. I added some dramatic lighting to help set the stage for their performances. 
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Feed Time Oil Painting Cow Portrait Farm Animal

Oil on Canvas, 10" x 10".

A painting I did a few years ago captured some cattle eagerly waiting to be fed. Their glorious faces are lit in the morning sun.  One of my favorites!
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Three Amigos Tomatoes Oil Painting Still Life Vegetable Food Art

Oil on canvas, 9" x 12"

Home grown tomatoes from last summer were the subject of this painting. This group of friends were busy modeling in front of my flour and sugar canisters.
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Ducklings Oil Painting Animal Portrait Farm Pets Easter

Oil ACEO, 2.5" x 3.5"

These fresh spring ducklings were full of life and adventure!  That was how I imagined the two little characters when I painted them in glowing yellow/orange colors.
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Evening Light Fox Oil Painting Animal Portrait Wildlife Nature

Oil on Canvas, 11" x 14".

This fox wanted to come from the background and make itself known I felt. She emerges into the fading sunlight and her beautiful markings are seen.  The eyes are intent on something in the distance.
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Bluebonnet Calf Oil Painting Cow Portrait Farm Animal Wildflowers

Oil on Canvas, 8" x 10".

Bulky and healthy, this calf is surely enjoying the Texas bluebonnets and spring grasses.  Life is good!
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Lazy Stream Oil Painting Landscape River Water Fields

Oil on canvas, 9" x 12".

An artist friend of mine will be moving away from our area to a beautiful part of Colorado. In this painting I hoped to make use of her photos and also her enthusiasm for the changes in her life!

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Border Collie Oil Painting Dog Art Pet Portrait Commissioned

Oil on canvas. 8" x 10".

I am in awe of the beauty of Border Collies. In this painting I portrayed this guy lying down in the late evening and being on watch for something. Who knows why he's alerted?
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Alpaca Pair Oil Painting Animal Portrait Farm Zoo Animal Llama

Oil on Canvas, 8" x 10".

These alpacas are white but in reality they appear as many shades of gray to a painter. I enjoyed their freshly cut 'look' after they'd been trimmed and the many subtleties of color in their portraits.
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Miniature Donkey Oil Painting Donkey Art Pet Portrait Farm Animal

Oil on canvas, 8" x 6"

The features and coloring of this sweet little donkey is enchanting.  Then I decided the background should compliment the pixie and this was my finished painting.
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Purple Plums in White Bowl Oil Painting Still Life Art Tree Fruit

Oil on canvas, 8" x 10"

These dark plums in a white bowl and warm background presented a great combination to paint. Purple fruit and shades of orange/burnt sienna are simply perfect together.
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Oliver and Trinny Oil Painting Dog Portrait Commissioned Pet Art Jack Russel Terrier

Oil on canvas, 11" x 14"

What a cute pair to paint! I couldn't help but remember this commissioned painting. They were adorable in their standing poses.
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Gypsy Horse Oil Painting Horse Pet Portrait Equine Art Farm Animals

Oil on Canvas, 11" x 14".

This beauty with his powerful neck and lush, thick mane is known as a type of horse called "Gypsy". I'm not very familiar with the breed but I do admire their beautiful colors.
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Chipmunk Surprised Oil Painting Animal Portrait Wildlife Rodents

Oil on Canvas, 8" x 10".

A perky chipmunk is pausing on rocks as he wonders who is taking his picture. I loved his bright eyes and the lovely shadow he is casting on his perch. 
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Young Fawn Oil Painting Wildlife Portrait Animals Deer

Oil ACEO, 3.5" x 2.5"

This was one of my very small ACEO-size paintings that I did from a few years ago.  I know I learned many things from painting so small and remember these paintings fondly.  I love the design of the "dots" on fawns.

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Chosen One Oil Painting Horse Pet Portrait Equine Art Farm Animals

Oil on canvas, 12" x 9" x 3/4"

I called this painting "Chosen One" because I imagined this horse as being the favorite among his mates at the stables where he lives. He has a gentle and confident presence about him.

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White Cat on Red Crinoline Oil Painting Pet Portrait Cat Art Feline Animals

Oil on Canvas, 8" x 10".

White cats are wonderfully reflective and colorful. In this painting, Ms. Babette is resting luxuriously in a red crinoline skirt and is very much at home and in her element as a feline.
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Schnauzer Portrait Watercolor Painting Dog Art Pet Portrait Animals

Watercolor on bristol board 12" x 10".

Watercolor reacts differently on bristol board than it does on watercolor paper. It produced an interesting effect when I painted this dashingly handsome miniature schnauzer.  His keen eyes are shadowed by those thick, bushy eyebrows.  I enjoy painting these salt and pepper beauties.

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Chocolate Iced Donut Oil Painting Still Life Kitchen Art Food Pastry Doughnut

Oil on gallery-wrapped canvas, 5" x 5" x 3/4"

A cream-filled donut with chocolate icing awaits a discerning customer in the morning at a coffee and pastry shop.  This tasty treat continues around the side of the gallery-wrapped canvas.  With the 3/4 inch sides painted, this food painting is ready to hang unframed if desired.
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Loyal Shepherd Oil Painting Pet Portrait Dog Art Animals German

Oil on Canvas, 10" x 8".

A German Shepherd was looking truly regal as the sunlight lit her lovely features. You can always tell a GS from its profile, even when it is all black. 
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Lemon Wrap Oil Painting Still Life Art Citrus Fruit

Oil on gallery-wrapped canvas, 8" x 8" x 3/4"

This is the second in a series of lemons/fruit wrapped in tissue. In this one, I "spun the color wheel" which I feel added more drama along with more movement of lines and shapes.

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Dakota Oil Painting Dog Art Pet Labrador Portrait Commissioned

Oil on canvas. 20" x 16".

Beautiful Dakota had very trusting eyes and interesting ears to paint.  He lived a long, happy life and was much loved!
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Pinto Shetland Pony Oil Painting Pet Portrait Equine Art Horse Farm Animals

Oil on Canvas, 10" x 8".

This cute pony is the latest addition to what I call my "country neighborhood."  My walking friends and I recognize and watch the animals in the different pastures.  I finally got close to this one at the fence and took some photos.  I did change the winter pale grass to green to compliment her sweet features.
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Wise and Comfy Yellow Lab Oil Painting Pet Portrait Dog Art Animals Labrador Retriever

Oil on Canvas, 14" x 11".

I wanted to portray the pure trusting look of a Yellow Lab. This one is a little older and more interesting I believe. I'm always tempted to have one.  A friend has just had nine puppies from her beautiful Lab available.  I can't do it with the three dogs I have now.
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Porky Pot-Bellied Pig Watercolor Painting Farm Animal Art Portrait Swine Kune-Kune Hog

Watercolor, 6" x 8".

This little piggy is someone's precious pet.  He is allowed out in the yard on nice days to graze.  Pot-bellies are so adorable! I think the pinkish-peach sky goes well with his complexion.
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Sunflower Trio Oil Painting Still Life Art Flowers Sunlight

Oil on gallery-wrapped canvas, 12" x 12" x 3/4".

A bouquet of big, showy sunflowers in all of their summer glory! Thanks for visiting.
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Cold Weather Cow Oil Painting Pet Portrait Art Cattle Farm Animal

Oil on Canvas, 10" x 8".

I think a woolly cow looks interesting on a bright winter day as it is back-lit from the sun. 
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Feisty Rooster Oil Painting Pet Portrait Art Chicken Farm Animal

Oil on Canvas, 10" x 8".

Some roosters look very confrontational.  But they can also be seen as simply assertive I think.  This one has a certain look and the viewers can decide what his attitude represents to them.  I think he's feisty.
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Fox in the Snow Oil Painting Wildlife Art Animal Landscape Portrait

Oil on canvas, 12" x 9"

The fox's long, fluffy tail leads the viewers up to her backward glance.  Her reddish-brown coloring is striking against a snowy landscape.  A beautiful and mysterious creature I think. 
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Little Snoopy Oil Painting Still Life Art Christmas Vintage Toy

Oil on archival canvas panel, 6" x 8".  SOLD

This cool "Little Snoopy" toy was found at a estate sale and the painting that resulted was purchased by someone who cherished this toy as a small child. Little Snoopy makes such an interesting and LOUD noise when pulled that my dogs go crazy to get at it. I have to keep it out of their reach or they will surely tear or chew it to pieces. I remember it from the 1960's. Its body, the tip of its tail, and the shoe that it carries are made of wood. Very cool! This would have been a great Christmas toy back then.
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Furry Lop-Eared Rabbit Oil Painting Pet Portrait Art Bunny Farm Animal

Oil on Canvas, 6" x 8".

It was a joy to paint a beautiful rabbit during the Christmas season.  I want to touch her ears! Happy Holidays!
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Chihuahua Pup Oil Painting Dog Art Animal Pet Portrait

Oil on canvas, 7" x 5".

I love the sweet face of a pup like this one.
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Bright Eyes Oil Painting Dog Art Pet Portrait Commissioned

Oil on canvas. 8" x 10".

This was a commissioned painting of a playful and happy Yorkie lying in a grass full of clover.  There is always more time to chase and explore!

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Christmas BurroOil Painting Pet Art Portrait Donkey Farm Animal

Oil on canvas, 10" x 8".

I've painted this little burro before but this time I named her Christmas Burro.  I love the donkey's serene pose and the highlights on her scruffy hair and untamed mane.  The dorsal stripe and cross add graceful design elements I think too.
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Chihuahua's Reindeer Hat Oil Painting Dog Art Pet Portrait Christmas

Oil on Canvas, 8" x 6".

A sweet chihuahua named Mister was modeling his Christmas reindeer hat in this painting.  He seems to know he is a great ambassador for the holiday season!  Antlers are a small price to pay for cuteness.
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Window Lit Bouquet Oil Painting Still Life Art Flowers Sunlight Peonies

Oil on canvas, 12" x 12".

I loved the magical quality of this scene.  The light was filtering through the many leaves and flower shapes of this bouquet and choosing some areas to highlight and others to subdue. 
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Spunky Chihuahua Oil Painting Dog Art Pet Portrait

Oil on Canvas, 10" x 8".

I especially like to paint tri-colored chihuahuas like this perky one.  He has personality, attitude and sweetness all rolled into one little package. 
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Feeding Wild Bunny Oil Painting Wildlife Art Rabbit Animals

Oil on Canvas, 8" x 6".

This sweet little bunny was separated from his mother and siblings and looking around my patio area.  I gave him a snack  and he finally left to explore somewhere else.  I hope a hawk didn't get him for a snack!
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Encore Azaleas Oil Still Life Painting Flower Vase Art

Oil on canvas, 8" x 6".

I have some azaleas that bloom both in the spring and fall.  Their delicate blooms are appreciated the most in the fall I have decided. 
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Misty Falls Oil Painting Landscape River Water Autumn Trees

Oil on canvas, 14" x 11".

Blazing fall colors frame these beautiful waterfalls.  I really enjoyed the atmosphere of the painting and the wild, joyful reds and golds.
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Cocker Spaniel Portrait Oil Painting Dog Art Pet Portrait Commissioned

Oil on canvas. 16" x 12".

I was happy to paint a commissioned portrait of this sweet guy named Chullo.  He has soulful eyes  and is a well-loved dog. 
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Fall Apples Oil Still Life Painting Garden Fruit Organic Traditional Art

Oil on Raymar panel, 6" x 8".

I didn't know the name of these little red and yellow-green apples I painted but I was attracted to their wonderful mingling of colors and their stems with drying leaves still attached. It was interesting to paint them in a subdued and traditional manner and their forms disappearing into the background.

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White Face Calf Oil Painting Cow Art Farm Animal Hereford

Oil on Canvas, 8" x 10".

A furry baby Hereford cow is very cute and serene at the same time. I enjoy painting its thick hair and white eyelashes.  
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Colors of Fall Oil Painting Landscape River Water Trees

Oil on canvas, 14" x 11".

Colorful and serene are two adjectives that describe any landscapes with water and trees in the Ozarks in the fall.  This one had interesting rocks and a brilliant blue sky! 
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Penny Oil Painting Dachshund Dog Art Pet Portrait Double Dapple Doxie

Pencil on paper. 10" x 8".

Penny was a commissioned pencil portrait.  I was told that Double Dapple Doxies often have a slightly deformed left eye.  I learned something knew and really enjoyed drawing sweet Penny!
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