Bill

I had several friends come to my studio on Tuesdays to paint for a couple years. We had friends and neighbors come sit for us. Bill is the husband of Karen Jorgesen and he agreed to sit for us. He was a great model and we all enjoyed his day here.

Wine and Grapes

Went shopping for the wine bottle. Didn't look at the name or wine type, only looked at the bottle.

It worked for what I wanted in this still-life set up.

I liked the grapes and glasses I had in mind but needed the bottle to finish the look I wanted. I love the copper piece. I have put it in several paintings.

Among The Flowers

I was so tiny and I snuck and tried to hide behind the flowers. I think we were the same size. I was only 4 inches tall and these flowers were gorgeous! I'm trying to do a

"Where's Waldo".

Fantasy Flowers

Just a little fun.

Making up an abstract

flower group

The White Teapot

An amber candle with a profusion of flowers and a terra cotta pot surround the pretty, dainty white teapot. I received this teapot as a gift from my son.

Just For Fun

This was done with an air of fun and frivolity. It was just one of those afternoons that I had to break out of "my mould" and throw caution to the wind. This rooster has brought me so much fun doing something out of the norm and wondering just what the rooster thinks of his colors. Maybe he would really be strutting his stuff if he had a mirror!

Roadside Wildflowers

I did this arrangement for a demonstration for the Brownsville Art League. I presented a program that exhibited my fast impressionistic style of oil painting. I used these wild flowers, stuck in a mason jar, and completed this within one hour.

Amber Candle

This still life set up was done with a vase that was made by my sister Darlene. She loved ceramics and that became her style of creativity while mine is expressed on canvas. The wildflowers are from along the highways of Illinois. They are always plentiful in the spring.

Pink Flowers

Wine and apples always make the pink in potted plants stand out. I enjoy the colors that are complementary with such simplicity. These flowers will go in my garden as soon as the chill is out of the air!

Copper Cup

I liked this old copper cup...especially when it was put with the brass pitcher and all the flowers. Copper goes well with anything, even the grapes.

Seen From The Dock

Spainish Cove has so much to offer...especially if you go out to the dock early in the morning. Sunrise at Perdido Bay is a spectacular experience.

Join me some time but, please call and warn me first so I can get up on time!

Walk Over The Bridge

Another great day painting with the Plein Air Group in one of the great Pensacola Parks. So many things to see and so many interesting views to paint. This little walking bridge didn't have sides on it so you really had to be careful and keep your balance.

At The Zoo

A day at the Brownsville, TX zoo. There was this beautiful waterfall that added interest to my trip there. The sound was delightful too!

In the Garden

This is my friend's wife sitting for us in the flower garden. It was a nice summer day and several of us were surrounding her and painting. This was a great day for all of us.
Thanks Beth for being out model.

Matamoros Street Vender

This is one of the venders who worked in Matamoros, just over the bridge connecting Mexico with the United States in Southern Texas. She sold a variety of things. She had these giant paper flowers and hand crocheted works and hats and who-knows-what. The colors were daze ling. We lived in Brownsville for nearly 20 years and saw a lot of changes across the border in Mexico while we were there. It became less friendly and sometimes hostel when you didn't buy what they held out to you. I am hoping you will feel wecome if you go there now. I have been gone from there for almost 6 years now.

Elizabeth

I thought you might be interested in some of my portrait sketches. I love doing these. Whenever I can con someone into sitting still for 20 or 30 minutes.

This was my neighbor across the street. A sweet lady. Elizabeth. It was great having her.

Afternoon Retreat

This was done on one of my Plein Air morning trips. This Pensacola yard was flowers and trees front side and back. There were quite a number of us here but you would think you were the only one because of the wonderful way everyone dissappeared in the lush growth. It was a good day.

A Mother's Love

A watercolor painting I did several years ag0. I used a couple pictures to choose from.

I always hang this around Christmas time. It just feels good to see it everytime I walk by.