Cow/calf pair

I have always loved animals and have been drawn to paint more of them lately. I try to paint what I know such as cattle and goats, but I'm getting closer to trying to capture the essence of other animals as well,with my art. Look for wild animals, such as the buffalo I saw in Yellowstone last summer, or wolves, from a friend's web cam in the woods.

Our Boar Goats

This may sound strange to those of you who aren't familiar with goats but they are some of the sweetest animals. Everyone thinks little lambs and puppies are the best but there is nothing like a baby goat's silky hide and sweet face. Much easier to raise than sheep. Come visit our herd sometime while you stop at my gallery!

Waterfall at the Center of Town

I love to work with water or rather I love what my pastel does with water. I find that I do a few painting then it;s back to water again. This very small falls in the center of Westhampton became quite powerful when increased in size with my paper choice. This painting was in Springfield at the Academic Artist's Association Member's Show for the month of June.

Wild Turkeys

I've been saying for a few years that I'm going to paint the turkeys that stop me on the back roads, as they so slowly meander across in front of the car. Then, with all animals and small children, it's impossible to get them to sit still for a session
of painting, so I have to take photos and correct for what the camera does. I've found that wild turkeys always give you their posterior side if they know you're looking. Not quite sure what that means but here is the backside of a group of them.

This Painting has just been juried into the Laumiester Fine Art Competition at the Bennington Center for the Arts. August14-December 19. 2010

Hidden Harbor

When I was visiting Butchart Gardens in Washington State, a number of years ago, I found this hidden harbor through the shrubs in the oriental garden. It was well hidden, but I believe I noticed it because of the fishing boat resting there and the quiet little cottage perched on the rocks. I took many photos to paint from later and I never forgot the mystery and feelings of my discovery.

Foggy Morning

One of my favorite places to paint. This is looking over our hay meadow on North Road while the sun is trying to burn through the fog and the grass is laden heavy with dew.

Maine Lupines

While I was traveling the back roads of Maine in the springtime, I was delighted with fields and patches of the most beautiful lupines!
The Maine folks must scatter the seeds themselves for there is all colors and they are more vibrant and vigorous growing there, than in my garden.

Spring's Coming

Whenever we start to think about sugaring I know that spring is coming. Yes, there will be more snow storms but the days are becoming longer and the sun is warmer. The days spent gathering sap and doing all the chores that are involved in making that sweet gold we love to eat, gets us back outside and exercises our muscles and our hearts once again.

Hotel Northampton

Downtown Northampton always includes the elegant Hotel as it's centerpiece for me. I loved capturing it this past fall with the "ball" on the top waiting for a new year and the antique sign on the side.