Sip of Sonoma

The coolness of a wine cellar after 107 degrees of dry heat in Sonoma, California is a surreal experience. Especially surreal for a girl from the deep south! Our heat comes with humidity to match!  These beautiful old doors are the entrance to the Beringer wine cellar. Everywhere I looked was just picturesque! I named this painting "Sip of Sonoma" This is a 20 x 14 watercolor on cold pressed paper using MaimeriBlu paints.

Forrest for the Trees

Some days painting is like trying to control unruly hair. It just has a mind of its own. I just enjoy watching the show! This is a mixed media piece with FW Inks. Mixed media on 6 x 12 artist canvas panel.

Yaya's Baybays

My friend Nola had a birthday coming. We were just sitting down looking at some pictures. I saw a pic of her sweet grandchildren marching on the beach and knew I couldn't wait to paint them for her. It was such a pleasure to paint and she was just about speechless. This painting is called "Yaya's Baybays". Painted with MaimeriBlu paints on watercolor paper.

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Friends

Title of this watercolor is "Friends". When life throws punches, friends are the balm, band-aids, and pep talk that keep you going! MaimeriBlu watercolor on watercolor paper.

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Storms in Paradise

Named this painting "Storms in Paradise". Life lessons present themselves at all times. Storms never last do they! This is a 11 x 14 watercolor on cold pressed paper with MaimeriBlu paints.

Zig and Zag

I titled this painting "Zig and Zag". Zebras zig and zag when running from a predator. Their stripes help hide them in a group and their stripes vary depending how far South they live! Who would have thought! 9 x 12 watercolor on cold pressed paper with MaimeriBlu paints.

Sailing by moon light

 This sail boat passed by the Old American Fish Company one moonlit night in Southport, NC.  It was peace and wonder in a capsule. This painting was done in FW Inks on watercolor paper.

Fluorescent Set

Wish all my sunsets were over water! Never ever tire of watching such an amazing display of color. This is a painting done with Daler-Rowney's  newest FW colors- a six pack of  fluorescent inks! This sunset is on Oak Island, NC and the painting is titled "Fluorescent Set". This is an original 20 x 14 watercolor.

The Eyes Have It

The eyes of this big cat are just as golden as his fur and the afternoon sunlight in Africa. Leopards are uniquely beautiful wildlife, and their spots can easily hide them in the trees and surrounding nature. Wish this wildcat was as tame as a kitten!
This original painting was painted with  Daler-Rowney FW Acrylic Inks on 140# watercolor paper size 9 X 12.

Baby it's Cold!

Named this painting "Baby it's Cold". Fat, fluffy, and the definition of RED!  If you spy a cardinal in the drab surroundings of winter, you will be sure to stop and stare. This is a MaimeriBlu watercolors on 140# cold pressed paper, using the technique of splattering and salt.