Hoarfrost Morning

24x30 Oil on Wrapped Canvas

$650

Inspired by a local farm on a crisp hoarfrost morning.  I snapped a photo of this scene and couldn't resist painting it.  I love how the trees sparkle!

 

Lake Pepin

24x30 Oil on Wrapped Canvas

$650 Original SOLD

Inspired by a smaller painting done on location while visiting a blueberry farm in Wisconsin.  Far in the distance is Minnesota.  

Bearskin Lake

8x10 Oil on Canvas Board

$200

Painted outdoors during the Grand Marais Art Colony Winter Plein Air Event up the Gunflint Trail.  No sun in sight for 5 days--makes for interesting paintings!

My Soul Sings

10x18, Oil on Wrapped Canvas

$250

Inspired by a trip to the North Shore in Minnesota.  Overlooking Lake Superior, the jutting landscape with the Saw Tooth Mountains in the distance make my soul dance with joy.

Sunset on the North Shore

24x48 Oil on Wrapped Canvas

$450 SOLD

Inspired by a photo of a Minnesota sunset.  I love how the colors and reflections vibrate. It makes me want to take a canoe out onto the water and just be overwhelmed in awe by the majesty of it all.

Veggies and Coffee

8x10 Oil on Canvas Board

Framed $200

A fun little still life.  Great for the kitchen.  I think I could just pick up one of those carrots and and eat it!

Wooded Path

8x10 Oil on Canvas Board

Framed $200 Original SOLD

A Plein Air (on location) painting inspired by a footpath at Fort Snelling Park.  A foggy morning turned into a clear sky allowing the shadows to cascade over the footpath.  What a beautiful park--I'm looking forward to returning next fall to repaint this scene when the trees are showing their fall colors. 

Misty Eagle Mountain

8x10 Oil on Canvas Board

Framed $200

Painted on location at Lutson, Minnesota, standing across from the Gondola that takes you to the top of this mountain.  The mist in the background was fun to paint, and I was able to complete this painting in 2 hours.  This painting was entered into the Grand Marais Art Colony Plein Air Competition in September, 2011.  It hung at the the Johnson Heritage Post for the month of September.  Click on the picture and it will take you to more information about the competition.

Living the Dream

16x20 Oil on Stretched Canvas

Framed $350 Original SOLD

Inspired by a photo from Italy.  This was painted in the style of the Impressionist artists.  Soft, vibrant and warm colors.  I can't wait to go find this place someday!  Whoever lives in that house is truly living the dream!

Misty Forest

16x20 Oil on Stretched Canvas

SOLD (available as a print or card) 

A beautiful waterfall discoverd in this magical forest is one of my paintings loved by many.  Can't you just see yourself walking in this forest and coming upon this waterfall--that would be a truly magical experience!

Tunnel View

16X20 Oil on Stretched Canvas

Framed $350

A view of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park from Tunnel View is truly one of the most spectacular sights I have ever seen.  Bridalvail Falls in the back left is cascasding down the mountain in turents of melted snow.  One park that you need to visit in your lifetime.

Yosemite Valley

16x20 Oil on Stretched Canvas

Framed $275

A painting inspired by a trip to Yosemite National Park.  Standing in the valley and looking at the grandure around me is one of the reasons I began painting.  Although the camera can capture the essence of the scene, it can't capture the feelings--this painting  allows me to relive the feelings I had while standing in this grand valley.

In the Bleak Mid-Winter

8x10 Oil on Stretched Canvas

Framed $200

Inspired by a photo, I loved how the sun was shining through the trees just and the horizon--is it setting or rising?  I could see standing on the bank, listening to the wind blow through the evergreens, and waiting for the day to begin or end!

In the Bleak Mid-Winter

8x10 Oil on Stretched Canvas

Framed $200

Inspired by a photo, I loved how the sun was shining through the trees just and the horizon--is it setting or rising?  I could see standing on the bank, listening to the wind blow through the evergreens, and waiting for the day to begin or end!

Homer Alaska

16x20 Oil on Stretched Canvas

Framed $275

Inspired by a photo I took on a kayak trip in Homer, Alaska with my son.  We paddled around an island and snuck up on a sea otter at play.  Although the day was gray, spending time with my children warms my heart.

Bay View

16x20 Oil on Stretched Canvas

Framed $275 Original SOLD

Looking across a bay in Northern California from one county into another.  The local parks in the Bay area are worth exploring, not to mention San Francisco.  I had an opportunity to live in the area for four years.  Matter-of-fact it's where I began my painting career! 

Manet and Me

16x20 Oil on Stretched Canvas

Framed $275

In exploring the art of the Impressionist, I tried my hand at one of Edouard Manet's paintings.  I was quite pleased with how it turned out.  I hope you are too.