Elephant in Grays

I have been on an elephant and octopus kick, painting larger again too. Just when I think I've found my niche, I'm off in another direction! Just enjoying the ride!

This one was painted on a black gessoed canvas, like most things I've been doing lately. Nice and loose with fun bits of the black peeking through.

20x24 on 7/8" gallery wrapped canvas
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Elephant

I remember the days when all I used to paint were elephants! Beyond thrilled to say that this painting came to me the same way as my previous post--completely organically. It is so loose and I had the best time painting it. It's taken me about two years, but it kind of feels like I've come full circle with this one.

20x24 on 7/8" gallery wrapped canvas

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Red Octopus

This painting was one of those that just painted itself. There is nothing more enjoyable than loosing all thought and just letting it happen. Wish it would happen every time I painted--maybe it does eventually. It's pure bliss.

After painting this, I realized it is completely meant to hang in my brother's new home. Hope they love it!

20x20 on 7/8" gallery wrapped canvas

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Little Moments, Big Love

My younger son had his fifth birthday this past week and I have been wanting to paint him for quite a while. I took the photo this was painted from maybe two years ago, and it has always been one of my absolute favorites. Such a boy--ball in hand, balancing on a line, and watching his shadow beside him.

6x6 on 1/8" museum quality panel

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In the Zebra Zone

I have been wanting to do a painting of a zebra for quite some time, mainly because of the black and white patterning. Got completely "lost" in the zone on this one--love when that happens!

12x12 on 1/8" museum quality panel

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Timid Tulips

They have every reason to be shy. The morning sun was just waking them up when I snuck up with my camera to capture the amazing light. I think they may even be blushing a bit.

8x8 on 1/8" Museum Quality Panel

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Free Wishes

There is something magical that happens when light shines through dandelions just so. It has such a dreamy quality about it. I tried to keep your focus on the one with all of the thick detail on the left--it was tough. The others are in various levels of blur, but always still retain their circular shape.

I've been painting so small lately, 6x6 and 8x8 mostly, and had a really great time painting this one larger. Wish away! :)

12x16 on 1/8" Museum Quality Panel
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