Glamour Girl

Went to a beautiful garden and shop this past weekend. The highlight for me was the lone chicken running around the plants. She stopped for a little photo session and was the most personable bird I'd ever worked with. :)

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White Daffodil

I remember painting a daffodil years ago, one of the first "palette knife paintings" I had done. I went on to ONLY paint with palette knife for an entire year. Really can't say how or why I did it, because I was never able to acquire the looseness that I have with the brush. Have since tried to bring it out, it's just not for me. However, I do like to see a lot of brushwork on my paintings, so maybe it stems from that time...

Anyway! More spring inspiration :)

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Honey (Bee)

This was inspired by my son, who was part of a state wide championship this year. The group project was finding a solution to the decline in our bee population. They did an amazing job! I don't think most of us stop to think about how very important bees are to us!

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Medium Boiled

When you cut open an egg and all you see is pure beauty... Probably the single best thing about being an artist or an appreciator of art, seeing extraordinary in the ordinary.

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Daffodil Dreamin'

​We have had unseasonably warm weather here in Southern Wisconsin. The mid-60s in February, which as far as I can remember, is unheard of! Received some beautiful tulip and daffodil bulbs and completed the spring dream. 

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"Spirit of the Night"

This painting was inspired by one of my favorite works of artist John Atkinson Grimshaw. There is a cheap print hanging in my home that I have never been able to part with; something about it really speaks to me. Decided to try my own rendition and made a time-lapse video of the process which is posted on my Instagram page here.

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Beets (3)

Last year I painted two smaller beets paintings from this same photo. It was always my intention to paint them this size and I am thrilled with it! Can't you imagine this hanging in the perfect kitchen?! For now it is wet off the easel and drying where I can see it! :)

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Bird Plate

I'm in love with this plate and it had to be (if not the star) the supporting cast in this production. Really wanted to keep it loose, and I think I accomplished that. The sunny colors and freshness make me so happy!

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Yellow Tomatoes

The kids were home from school the other day and acted as my "production company". We made a fun time-lapse video of me painting this one. I'm going to try and do them more often!

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A Little Sour

Was struggling to find some inspiration the other day, so went to my kitchen. The only thing calling to me was a small yellow lemon. I sliced it and started to play around with compositions. Am really happy with both of these!

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Pineapple Mini

Another intricate fruit that was a fun challenge to simplify.

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Nala

My brother's girlfriend got this adorable blonde-haired kitten named Nala. They brought her over so my boys could meet her. This painting is my apology for my over-excited children! :)

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Meyer Lemon

Were lucky enough to have a huge Meyer Lemon tree in our yard while in California. Smaller than a regular lemon, and a bit sweeter towards orange fruits. Delicious in cocktails!

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Yellow Iris

All of the irises in our yard are in full bloom. Such a treat to find joy like this outside again.

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Peppers

Another in my foods series--mostly attracted to the colors and great forms here. It was a lot of fun to paint!

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Lilac & Lemon

Remember my glass addiction? :) This tiny bud vase has been with me for decades and is the perfect thing to hold a little cut flower like this lilac. I set it up in the morning sunlight next to this half lemon and thought the color combination was beautiful.

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Lemons

They sure did glow with the sun behind them. Very inspirational. :)

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Amaryllis Bulbs

My recent trip to the garden shop was definitely worth it! Not only did I get to absorb all of the warmth and amazing color, there was also much painting inspiration. This is my third painting of flowers from that visit.

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Beets Me (2)

Was at Whole Foods with my son and was drawn in, as I often am, to the gorgeous colors in the produce department. Love beets, but honestly had no idea they came in so many colors!  They were arranged just perfectly on the shelf and so much fun to paint.

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Waiting for Flowers

You may have heard me mention that I have a glass addiction. Found this beautiful vase online and had to have it. It's been sitting on my kitchen table just waiting for flowers. The sun was shining and lit the entire thing up; it was beautiful.

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