Everything Changes

 "Everything changes, even stone." -Claude Monet

Acrylic and Watercolor on Distressed Watercolor Paper

11"x7.5"

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Untitled

 This piece is part of an online auction benefitting the beautiful people of Ukraine.

Acrylic and India Ink

12"x9"

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Reach

 "Learn to light a candle in the darkest moments of someone's life. Be the light that helps others see;

it is what gives life its deepest significance."

-Roy T. Bennett

Reach out to someone.

"Reach"

Acrylic and graphite on distressed watercolor paper

22"x30"

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Joy

About ten years ago my mom asked me to pull a large portfolio from under her bed that she'd purchased at a neighborhood garage sale about a decade before. Inside were at least a hundred paintings on watercolor paper. Some were signed, some were not, some seemed to be the same artist, some seemed varied. We looked them over and I loved the colors, though the subject matter didn't hold my interest. When she died several years ago the portfolio, minus a few paintings that sold at her estate sale, ended up leaning against the wall behind our couch. I pulled it out this weekend and created what I consider to be a collaborative piece. This was originally an abstract piece, but I saw flowers...of course. I'm looking forward to doing more.

"Joy"

Acrylic, watercolor, and wax pastels on paper

30"x22"

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Mountains to Traverse

 In life there are always mountains to climb and descend...and also those to traverse.

"Mountains to Traverse"

Acrylic and wax pastels on paper

9"x12"

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Venice

 This piece was commissioned by a lovely friend. Someday I hope to dip my toes into this water.

"Venice"

Acrylic on wood panel

12"x15"

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Bouquets 1 and 2

Sweet bouquets because it's always a good time for flowers. I hope everyone is having a lovely day.

I'll post these in my online gallery in the next couple of days.

"Bouquet 1"

 

"Bouquet 2"

 

Watercolor , pastel, India ink, and graphite on paper

12"x9"

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Resting

 Give yourself permission to rest.

"Resting"

Acrylic, ink, and graphite on wood panel

27.5"x7.25"

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Descending Bird in Flight Amongst Sunbeams

This is a companion piece to a previous commission. When I sent a photo of this completed work to the lovely person who'd commissioned it they replied with the perfect title. "Descending Bird in Flight Amongst Sunbeams" I love that so much! Always such an honor to create a special piece of art for someone.

"Descending Bird in Flight Amongst Sunbeams"

Acrylic and graphite on canvas

40"x30"

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Looking in Different Directions

 They might all be hanging together, but they're looking in different directions.

"Looking in Different Directions"

Acrylic, ink, and graphite on wood panel

7"x6"

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Worthy of Rest

 This has been on my mind a lot as winter break is coming to a close.

"Hard work is important. So are play and nonproductivity. My worth is tied not to my productivity but to my existence. I am worthy of rest."

-Glennon Doyle

Make rest a priority, my friends.

"Worthy of Rest"

Watercolor and graphite on paper

12"x9"

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From Far Below the Canopy

 Don't limit yourself by only looking up. There is much to see all around you from far below the canopy.

And fun fact, David helped create this one! A collaborative New Year's Day piece!

"From Far Below the Canopy"

Acrylic, graphite, and alcohol ink on canvas

14"x11"

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