Down to the Wire

I just have another day or so to finish everything up. I will try to get the last of them up before Saturday, but I may run out of time. Hope you enjoy these.

Glorious Ginkos, 6"x12", oil on canvas, $135 SOLD

When the ginko tress change in the fall the yellow leaves seem to literally glow. Floyd Avenue in the Fan is just a vision of bright yellow, so I had to sit out there and capture these.

Camellias at Night, 12"x12", oil on canvas, $340

This was inspired by the first time I saw a camellia in bloom. It was a late at night, very cold for March, and snow started to fall...an unusual event for Richmond. Being the snow loving northerner that I am, I ran out to enjoy the snow and was overwhelmed by the camellias in bloom. I just had to paint the beautiful blossoms.

Approaching Dusk, 20"x10", oil on canvas, $430 ($475 framed in black)

The end of a beautiful day in the mountains and the colors in the trees as the sun began to set inspired me to paint this scene.

Yellow Canna, 12"x12", oil on canvas, $340

These flowers were so gorgeous in the garden, I had to try and capture their beauty.

Dusk in the Garden, 8"x16", oil on canvas, Available at Crossroads Gallery

The brilliant roses against the approaching darkness made them almost glow...it was definitely worth trying to capture that moment.

Perfect Summer Afternoon, 20"x10", oil on canvas, $430 SOLD

A gorgeous blue sky, puffy clouds, opens fields with the trees and mountains in the background...I had to fight the heat and the bugs to try to paint it!

Some of the last Paintings

Here's some of the last few...I will add just a few more tomorrow. Enjoy!

Pigs Can Swim Too, 7"x5", oil on canvas board, $115 SOLD

I took a photo of this scene somewhere out on Long Island, more years ago then I care to remember. I've always wanted to paint it and I finally have at least done a small study. I was so attracted to the intensity of the piglets swimming along.

Morning Trees, 8"x6", oil on canvas board, $140

I love the way morning light completely changes the colors of the landscape. Bluish, purple trees and the yellow green of the swamp...irresistible!

Leftover Mushrooms, 17"x5", oil on canvas on wood, $190 SOLD

Okay, so the mushrooms didn't make it into the Thanksgiving gravy, but they were sure fun to paint!

Stretch, 6"x12", oil on canvas, $165 SOLD

I couldn't resist another giraffe...they are truly odd and mysterious creatures.

The Basin II, 8"x6", oil on canvas board, $135 SOLD

I did several studies of this basin in the Carolinas.

Stormy Day on the Lake, 10"x8", oil on canvas panel, $195

Another challenging day outside in the park. I just never knew what I would be painting next!

Hydrangea in a Pot, 12"x16", oil on canvas, $400

Blue Hydrangea in a pot wrapped in blue...a fun challenge.


Dad's Last Christmas, 24"x48", oil on canvas, $2500 SOLD

My Dad demanded we all come for Christmas in 2002, claiming this would be his last Christmas. We all agreed, arriving from different states across the country. Christmas afternoon the snow began to fall. When the snow finally stopped the next morning, this was the view off the back of the house. Untouched, pristine and gorgeous. As it turned out, it was Dad's last Christmas, He died the next year just before Christmas at 93 and a half...a wonderful and blessed long life.