Wide Open

20x20"
Oil on two inch profile gallery wrapped stretched canvas
$489.00 (Canadian Funds)

I love painting this red vase. Especially with the green cloth underneath. The complimentary colors make these wonderful grey reflections in the vase that are so much fun to paint!

Abundant Knowledge

30x30"
Oil on two inch profile gallery wrapped stretched canvas
$987.00 (Canadian Funds)

Knowledge and all that is involved in gaining it. I don't often like to reveal the meanings behind the paintings I paint, I want the viewer to interpret the work for themselves to make it their own. However I felt I wanted to share what is behind this one. For me this piece is about acknowledging the letting go of the things that need to be released and enjoying the fruit of what comes of that. This whole year so far has been about that and I felt I needed to work that out on canvas some how.

Ode to Orange

20x20"
Oil on two inch profile gallery wrapped stretched canvas
$489.00 (Canadian funds)

A funny thing happened with this one. I really didn't want to paint with orange. I was so focused on that that it was all I could think about so I got it out of my system and went all the way orange with it!

I have become quite fascinated, well maybe the better word is obsessed, with the science behind light. I am on a journey of capturing the perfect balance between dark and light, discovering that one can not exist without the other and more so how to convey their ways of coexisting. Yes I am speaking of the capturing of light to the canvas however this is so true of life. I have been living in a bit of dark place lately however there is a movement toward light, partially because spring is finally here, but also because of some personal choices. LIfe is brighter and somehow I want to capture that. I am captivated by light and want to celebrate it!

Strawberry Tag

6x6"
oil on panel
$150.00 (Canadian funds)

Doesn't it look like these strawberries are running around this little vase trying to tag each other? Okay maybe its just me. I have had this vase for a very long time. I think it originally belonged to my Grandma Kae, my dad's mom. I love the shape of it and will be painting it again!

Red Gems Spilled

20x20"
Oil on two inch profile gallery wrapped stretched canvas
$489.00 (Canadian funds)

Okay, so I said I wasn't going post my larger work, well the thing is I have ran behind in painting little ones and won't have the time this week to do anything but teach so here you go something I did a bit ago. It was a challenge painting this juicy subject as it started to dry up and shrivel under my lights very quickly. But what a lot of fun it was trying to capture all the busyness of this one!

Red on Read with Bowl

6x6"
oil on panel
$150.00 (Canadian funds)

These object are all in a larger painting that I did. I loved painting this little red vase. It was fun to capture all the various reds in in. I am not posting many of my large one in hopes of having a website up soon. You will be able to see my larger work there.

ps. Sorry for the glair in this photo, I will replace this photo with a better shot soon.

Bottle with Bowls

6x6"
oil on panel
$150.00 (Canadian funds)


I have had these bowls for a while now. I bought them specifically to use in a painting one day and here they finally are making there appearance. I find I purchase a lot of dishes for use in paintings more so than for use in the kitchen!

This photo came out quite saturated, and the background is more purple in real life. I just can't get good shots lately. I haven't invested in photo equipment yet. Maybe some day.

Oh and by the way this is painting 109 on this blog! Wow what an adventure this has been! Thanks to all of you who have been along for the ride!

Cozy Up

6x6"
oil on panel
$150.00 (Canadian Funds)

I just got some dental work done. All I want to do is cozy up with my lemon tea and my blanket. I thought the title for this was appropriate!

Apple Plated

6x6"
oil on panel
$150.00 (Canadian funds)

We go through bushels of apple in our house. I have quite a sweet tooth and I find they meet my need for sugar quite nicely and they are much more healthier for me.

Red Apple and Classes

6x6"
oil on panel
$150.00 (Canadian funds)

This was a demo I did for my Tuesday night students.

Yes I have taken in a handful of students for the winter. They are a great bunch!
In the spring I will have three evenings set aside for classes. Check out the side of my blog for classes and updates.
All classes are based on how I approach my paintings so if you like dynamic color and bold strokes these classes might be for you!

Please let me know if you are interested as soon as possible as my space can only accommodate a very limited amount of people.

Strawberry Tea

5 1/2 x6"
Oil on MDF Board

The Strawberry Tea is a fund raising event for the nursing home in my home town. The women while stirring sugar with dainty spoons and sipping from china tea cups enjoy conversation. These get together are a big part of what brings a unique charm to communities.

Which Ever Way You Slice It

5 1/2 x 6"
Oil on MDF Board

How do you slice your fruit and vegetables? I had this discussion with a friend once when preparing a meal. She slices her produce the same way her mother does as do I. She julians carrots, I cut them on the round. It just made me think what other things I do like my mom that I didn't realize, like how I fold my laundry ect. Its the little things sometimes that make me sentimental!

Tossed About

5 1/2 x 6"
Oil on MDF Board

Strawberries are my favorite to eat, but not so much so to paint. Its really easy to over do it with all the little speckled seeds. I feel I got a bit tight with these (more strawberry paintings to come!) The turquoise fabric reminded me of the waves in hawaii. How I wish I could splash around in them today! Refreshing!

Crowded Out

12 x12"
oil on canvas
(not for sale)

I had all day yesterday to myself so decided to set up my still life in the living room so I could paint while lying down. This has got to be the most challenging thing I have ever done. It took me all morning to set up between spurts of work and laying down. I ended up wiping the first attempt, then later in the evening finished this one. I am quite happy with it considering I did the whole thing laying down!

Cherry Splash

12"x12"
oil on canvas

I just can't get enough of fresh fruit. I over shop when it comes to the fruit sections of the store. Not so much now that I am on bed rest but I sure do get the cravings for these beauties! I painted these a couple of weeks ago.

Wake SOLD

5 1/2 x 6"
oil on MDF board

The paper underneath was a bit of challenge. I ended up liking this positioning because it looked like the apple was leaving a wake behind it. And as it so happens apple are suppose to help you stay awake. Im told it works better than coffee. I eat apples and then drink coffee. Some days I really need the double hit!

Apple#3

6x6"
oil on MDF board

The weekend was pretty much a wright off for painting. It wasn't that I didn't have the time, it was that everything I set up just didn't work. After three wipers I finally painted this apple. I'm not one hundred percent happy with it but I do like the color. I just had a couple of those days.

Triple Galla

16 x 8"
oil on canvas
$465.00 (framed)
I will send a photo of this piece framed if interested. Email for enquiry.

I like this point of view, straight on right from the top. I have done a few paintings using this perspective. It doesn't work with every subject but I think it works well with the simple shapes of these apples and dish. What do you think?