Figures
A Rose Among Roses - NFS
soft pastels on pastel paper, 21h x 16wI was fortunate to visit Monet's gardens with my daughter, a rose among roses.
Girl On the Beach - CAE exhibits
soft pastels on pastel paper, 16h x 12wThis girl on the beach reminded me of the innocence of childhood and the passing days.
Into the Woods
watercolor on paper, 10h x 8w My husband went into the woods looking for firewood to warm us on a snowy day.
The Three Graces - NFS
pastel pencils on paper, 14h x 11w
At our daughter's wedding, our three flower girls were waiting till it's their turn.
Flamenco Flame
oil on wooden panel, 14h x 11wI love the power and expression of flamenco dance - undulating like the embers of a flame.
50/50 For the Score - CAE exhibit
oil on wooden panel, 20h x 16wThis painting was inspired by a bronc riding competition at the Evergreen rodeo.
My Cowboy - Open Door Studio
soft pastels on pastel paper, 16.5h x 12.5w
This is my husband in his Western riding gear as he was headed back to the barn after a long ride.
Rodeo Cowgirl - CAE & PSC exhibits
soft pastels on pastel paper, 14h x 11w Our town puts on a yearly rodeo. I am drawn to the pagentry and raw emotions on parade. Here the cowgirl charges around barrels with grit as the cowboys wait their turn.
Bedouin Song - NFS
oil on canvas, 20h x 16wOn a visit to Petra, Jordan, this Bedouin man seemed to step out of a distant time.
That Kiss
oil on canvas, 16h x 20w
A painting I did at the Scottsdale Artists School (instructor's photo). The lovers melt into each other.
He Came in Peace
oil on canvas, 20h x 16wThe dignified chief is seated on an abundant plain offering a peace pipe to an uncertain future.
It's Show Time
pastels on paper, 20hx16w
At the National Westerm Stock Show this cow was prepped like an actress about to go on stage.