Original Paintings
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This bird is finally resting after a long day. She (insert your name) guided, loved, fixed, counseled, and gave her all. Now, it is a relief to review her day knowing she did her best. Home beckons. Today’s tasks complete, and tomorrow’s list will wait until tomorrow. The day is over and it is “Me Time.”
Original acrylic painting
High-quality canvas and vibrant, durable acrylic paints.
14”x11”
Finished 3/4” sides.
Ready to hang.
The bird, the flowers, the whimsy of this makes me smile. I imagine this bird watching her children take flight. It is a bittersweet moment that any mom of young adults will understand. She has given them wings to fly and has joy in knowing those wings will take them far but also bring them home occasionally. Her work is finished, and she is expectantly “Letting Go.”
Original acrylic painting
High-quality gallery canvas and vibrant, durable acrylic paints.
12”x12”
Finished 1.5” sides.
Ready to hang.
We think about work, money, meals, family, news, and a lot of time all of that mental energy zaps us of our color, our joy. Lilies symbolize a simpler thought. The lilies neither toil, nor reap, nor wonder what to wear, yet, they are vibrant in color, dominant in size, perennial, and so very beautiful. Next time worries about the “uncontrollable stuff of life” start to creep in, take a step back and “Consider the Lilies.”
Original acrylic painting capturing a family of content lilies.
High-quality canvas and vibrant, durable acrylic paints
18”x24”
3/4“ canvas
Framed and ready to hang
Available in limited prints.
Somewhere the moon is full and most of the flowers in this painting are basking in its glow. I imagine the biggest flower is a little late to the party, but despite a rough day, it can finally relax and just enjoy being a “Flower in the Moon Glow.”
The picture of this does not do the sky color justice. It is a lovely deep purple with a slight glow in the corner.
Original acrylic painting capturing a whimsical flower display
High-quality gallery canvas and vibrant, durable acrylic paints.
11”x14”
Finished 1.5” sides.
Ready to hang.
We spend our time thinking about the past, worrying about tomorrow, and missing the now. Yesterday is gone, and tomorrow is not promised. Let’s learn a lesson from nature and live “In the Moment.”
Original acrylic painting capturing a hummingbird enjoying its dinner
High-quality gallery canvas and vibrant, durable acrylic paints
18”x24”
Framed
Ready to hang
At Audubon Park in New Orleans a lone flower bloomed on a sprawling magnolia tree. Once I put it on canvas, I decided to give it some friends, and this was the result. The lonely magnolia is shining its lovely differences in a sea of sameness. If I had been painting when my daughter was a young teen, I would have hung this in her room as a reminder to not worry about what others have or do. Just “Be Yourself.”
Original acrylic painting capturing a magnolia learning to NOT follow the crowd.
High-quality gallery canvas and vibrant, durable acrylic paints
18”x18”
1.5” finished sides
Ready to hang
Gasparilla Island at sunset. It was rarely crowded, always peaceful, and provided breathtaking, bright orange, pink, and sometimes purple, or red sunsets. This particular evening featured a sky full of glowing ember. As the sky danced in solid orange glory, the show burned the sunset into my memory, forever keeping “Gasparilla on my Mind.”
Original acrylic painting capturing the artists memory of a favorite Florida beach.
High-quality canvas and vibrant, durable acrylic paints
16”x20”
3/4” finished sides
Ready to hang
This is one of those sunsets that we beach goers just have to capture in a photo. As always, the photo does not match the memory, but this painting does. It reflects the summer sunset I enjoyed. This could be any sunset, on any beach, preserved forever on canvas, but this just happens to be my “Marco Island Memory.”
Original acrylic painting capturing a serene ocean sunset scene.
High-quality gallery canvas and vibrant, durable acrylic paints.
20”x20”
Finished 1.5” sides.
Ready to hang.
Think of a lazy summer day when you would recline on the bare ground and gaze up at the clouds. If you watched long enough, you would see a menagerie of animals. By the time you could point it out to a friend and say, “Look! There is a bear!” the breeze had reshaped the cloud, and the perspective is yours alone. It is now a quick memory of a slow-moving cloud that has morphed into a giraffe. That’s the way life is. This painting is all about the stories in the clouds. Find the animals and the sea creatures floating along as the sun sets. Some might look and see the same shapes, while others might see something else. Just remember that life is all about “Perspectives.”
Original acrylic painting capturing a serene ocean sunset scene.
High-quality gallery canvas and vibrant, durable acrylic paints.
24”x24”
Finished 1.5” sides.
Ready to hang.
So often, we let the periods of night in our lives hide the beauty around us. When all seems lost in darkness, if you look hard enough, you will see a hint of beauty. A touch of grace. A glimmer of what waits for you when the darkness lifts. The air becomes less oppressive, and the darkness less blinding. Open your eyes in the darkness and find some relief in the carefree beauty and blessing of “Blooms in the Night.”
Original acrylic painting capturing a generous flowers hiding in plain sight on a black background.
High-quality canvas and vibrant, durable acrylic paints
16”x20”
3/4” finished sides
Ready to hang
The paint sprayer bubbles reminded me of water which led me to floating vines and branches. When I finished, I thought, “Well now, that is kind of a mess, but the more I look at it, the more I see a perfect metaphor for life. I can relate to the tangled, uncontrolled branches and vines that are trying their best to produce something pretty. It reminds me that when life seems out of order, we can still find “Beauty in Chaos.”
Original acrylic painting
High-quality gallery canvas and vibrant, durable acrylic paints.
20”x20”
Finished 1.5” sides.
Ready to hang.
Bouquets are a beautiful gift for any occasion but offer an extra display of kindness when sadness is involved. Someday, somewhere, this painting will be hanging on a wall. and unlike live bouquets that fade, this bunch of painted posies will be forever “Chasing Away the Blues.”
Original acrylic painting capturing a vase full of pick-me-up posies
High-quality gallery canvas and vibrant, durable acrylic and oil paints
18”x24”
1.5” finished sides
Ready to hang
Daisies are free spirits that seem to grow wherever they want. They are simple, yet beautiful and fill meadows and gardens alike with their happy demeanor. They are also willing to sacrifice their petals to solve the age-old debate, “He loves me. He loves me not.”
Original acrylic painting capturing daisies who were lucky enough to keep their petals.
High-quality canvas and vibrant, durable acrylic paints
14×14
1.5 finished sides
Ready to hang
This lovely bouquet of sunflowers was a hostess gift. I smile when I look at this, as I’m reminded of a warm summer evening, good friends, and the contentment that follows after a memorable “Dinner with Friends.”
Original acrylic painting capturing a boquet of sunflowers in shades of yellow, orange, and burnt umber.
High-quality canvas and vibrant, durable acrylic paints
11”x14”
Framed and ready to hang
If you have ever seen Lantana, with its mix of neon orange, pink, and yellow, then you will understand my inspiration for this painting. It is a flower that remains happy in the worst of conditions and the hotter and dryer it is, the brighter it glows. We could all learn a lesson from these “Happy Little Flowers.”
High-quality canvas and vibrant, durable acrylic paints
11”x14”
3/4” finished sides
Ready to hang
The brush followed my mood and soon realized I was telling a story of calm in the storm. Look at the sky; there is a storm brewing. Now look at the flowers; they are serene and living as if the storm will pass and all will be well. A lesson for all of us because storms do pass, and weather improves. When a storm is brewing, consider the gentle flowers who, even in the mist of chaos, find their “Peace at the Beach.”
Original acrylic painting capturing an imaginary beach scene.
High-quality gallery canvas and vibrant, durable acrylic paints
14”x14”
3/4” finished sides
Ready to hang
Kindness is a universal language and transcends culture, background, and status. It is one quiet ray of sunshine that glimmers from inside and gently spreads from life to life. It doesn’t take much effort, but a friendly gesture, pleasant response, or small act of thoughtfulness can brighten someone’s day. Kindness travels far when given away and becomes a “Golden Thread” that unites us all.
Original acrylic painting capturing a yellow daisy making a positive difference to those around it.
High-quality canvas and vibrant, durable acrylic paints.
24”x12”
Finished 3/4” sides.
Ready to hang.
It is often said sarcastically, as if the privilege of “Looking at life through rose colored glasses,” is reserved for the innocent, or ignorant. Despite the general philosophy around this age-old phrase, it still carries value. Assume the best, not the worst in other’s intentions. We can’t control their words or actions, but we can control ours. Just assume they are having a day and give them a pass. This painting is a reminder that sometimes grace for others is as much self-preservation as it is looking at life through “Rose Colored Glasses.”
Original acrylic painting showing a bouquet of roses.
High-quality gallery canvas and vibrant, durable acrylic paints.
12”x12”
Finished 1.5” sides.
Ready to hang.
This one flower, tucked in with hundreds of flowers on the same peony bush stood out as if to say, “Hey! I am the most beautiful flower on this bush. Paint me!” So, I did. Sometimes, like this peony, we have to make some noise to get noticed. I am glad this one caught my attention because it was “One of a Kind.”
Original acrylic painting capturing a very confident peony.
High-quality wood panel and vibrant, durable acrylic paints
12”x16”
3/4“ finished sides
Ready to hang
Available in limited prints
When you look at this painting, be reminded that the light at the end of the tunnel is not the only reward. Our focus often pinpoints the goal, and so often we miss the beauty of the journey. You will get there eventually, but for now, take time to enjoy the revelations and scenery “Before the Light at the End.”
Original acrylic painting capturing a bright display before the light at the end of the tunnel.
High-quality gallery canvas and vibrant, durable acrylic paints
8”x16”
1.5” finished sides
Ready to hang