Cycles of Hope
Here is “Cycles of Hope,” 30″ x 40″. You can watch my painting process here: Every year, when the purple bearded irises in my garden start to bloom in spring, …
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Raindrops on Nasturtiums
Here is “Raindrops on Nasturtiums.” This painting was inspired by the nasturtiums in my garden. The way the hydrophobic leaves of nasturtium plants collect rainwater is one of the most …
Onward
Here is “Onward,” 36″ x 36″, Acrylic on Canvas. You can watch me painting it here: The “Plant Mama” series has now been born along with the coronavirus pandemic. While …
Plant Mama
Here is “Plant Mama.” Here is a time lapse video of the creation of this painting! Gardening, both indoors and outdoors, is one of my passions. I’m in all the …
Children’s Book Illustration: Behind the Scenes
I am the illustrator of the children’s book A Search for the Northern Lights by Elizabeth Rusch and Izzi Rusch,* published by West Margin Press. I originally made this presentation …
Change is the Only Constant
Here is my 24″ x 48″ acrylic painting, “Change is the Only Constant.” Here is a time lapse video of the creation of this painting! This was the work in …
Denizen
This 16″ x 16″ acrylic painting is called “Denizen.” den·i·zen/ˈdenəzən/ noun an inhabitant or occupant of a particular place. One of my favorite things about Portland, Oregon is how many …
Glittering Leaves
This 24″ x 48″ acrylic painting, entitled “Glittering Leaves,” shows the forest lit up in sunlight, the colors sparkling like jewels. The leaves of the tree in the foreground drape …
Branches Glowing
This vertical format highly textured oil painting is called “Branches Glowing.” A piercing sun peeks around the edge of the tree trunk, creating a circle of golden light on the …
Feeling the Sun
Here is “Feeling the Sun.” I made a time lapse video of the painting process for this one! I usually speed these videos up so you can see the whole …