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Original Artwork For Purchase

This is a catalog of artwork available for purchase. Most pastel pieces are matted, and many are framed. The art may be purchased without the frame: please inquire! To purchase original artwork, please go to my Contact page.

NOTE: click on the thumbnail image to see it enlarged in a slideshow!

my first real experience of the marsh at the Weir River Estuary

Weir River Estuary

curious about what lies around the bend in Hull Gut

Around the Bend

concave curve of the land, the perspective, and the protrusion of Point Allerton in the distance

Point Allerton

quiet and relaxing vibe on Sunset Point

Water's Edge

tree with amazing red leaves

Early Summer

Bob's boat moving through Mariner's Park.

Bob's Boat

These moving clouds were spectacular!

World's End Clouds

Hull's first Town Hall & School 1848

First Town Hall, Hull

flowers emerging in a serene corner

May Flowers

Glorious views of Hull Bay on the solstice.

Solstice Sky

beautiful area, tucked into neighborhood

Tucked Away

We gathered on the back deck of a private home, with nice views of Allerton Bay and Spinnaker Island.

View from Bill's Deck

Scituate Harbor

Scituate Shore

Spectacular light on Japanese Maple kept moving

Traveling Light

subtle autumn colors

Autumn at Corkscrew Sanctuary

iconic scene with the Yoshino Cherry tree near the Swan Boats

Tree at the Bridge

Echinacea were plentiful and joyful, as if they were dancing.

Dancing Flowers

A serene sailboat glides across a tranquil turquoise sea under a sky filled with fluffy clouds.

Allerton Harbor

our wedding spot at Mt. Auburn Cemetery

Our Wedding Spot

One vibrant yellow sunflower seemed to be waving to me.

Omega Sunflower

amazing cluster of enormous hibiscus (Midnight Marvel)

Midnight Marvel

I was completely taken out of my intense busyness while painting this quiet, meditative scene.

Willow Pond, Late August

The sedum of Autumn Joy live in a shady path.

Autumn Joy

The flowers in Magnetic Reds live in bright sunlight.

Magnetic Reds

These zinnias emerge out of tall grasses that surround the Asa Garden.

Emerging

I was able to stay cool on a hot summer day, thanks to the Japanese Elm that provided me with shade.

Hot Summer Day Under the Japanese Elm

lovely freshness in the hue of the trees' leaves

Oak at Entryway

Hidden Azaleas

large group of lilac bushes

Lilacs in the Shade

loosen things up and be more expressive

Azaleas at Willow Pond

remarkable magenta and rose colors of the Dawn Redwood Azaleas

Dawn Redwood Azaleas 2

remarkable magenta and rose colors of the Dawn Redwood Azaleas

Dawn Redwood Azaleas 1

dahlias are regal flowers

Dahlia

grandmother willow tree

Grandmother Willow

Red hibiscus are abundant in Florida

Simply Red

Ruffled hibiscus in Florida

Salmon Ruffled Hibiscus #2

Finding the Extraordinary in the Ordinary

Finding the Extraordinary

a conscious effort to loosen up my paintings

Red Roses at the Pond 1

cardinals offer us their cheerful color, song, and presence

Cardinal Visiting

magnolia trees in our neighborhood are beautiful in springtime

Floating Magnolia

this rose was a stunner!

Rose

west side of the bridge

Quiet Saturation on the West

east side of the bridge

Hidden Homes on the East

lilies bloom in July

Red on Green

Experimenting with a new technique

I See a Hydrangea

Abstract, colorful view of the night sky and stars.

Celestial Burst

Lots of different techniques were used in this painting.

Celestial Sky

I love the shape of this plant's leaves and the lavender flower it produces.

Pickerellweed

encouraged to paint at the beach

Encouragement

My first painting on the beach was an encouraging learning experience.

First Beach Immersion

A relaxing ride to Key West, painting these beautiful clouds

Cloudscape on the Way to Key West

boat ride from Ft. Lauderdale to Key West

All's Quiet on the Boat to Key West

great spot to paint, as I was sheltered by shade and had a nice view of the river.

Sunday on the Gordon River Greenway

purple hues and long petals

Long Arms

The rain creates a mystical overture, with sounds and sights that make you pause and smile.

Fireflag on a Rainy Day

Vanda orchids swaying gently in the breeze.

Swaying Vandas

Siam Tulip is striking and bold, a member of the ginger family.

Siam Tulip

underneath a thatched roof shelter that overlooks this sweet scene

Sweet Spot

The colors of the croton plant are vibrant and happy!

Crotons Closeup

I biked downtown and sat at Starbucks while painting my first palm tree!

First Palm Tree

a tribute to the wonders of Florida

First Christmas in Florida

I biked to Lowdermilk Beach and hadn't realized how windy it was until I sat to paint this scene.

Windy Day at Lowdermilk Beach

Water Lettuce is an important part of the ecosystem, providing safe havens for wildlife species to breed and forage

Lettuce Lake at Corkscrew Swamp

The bike path on Vineyards Blvd is wide, shaded by trees, and winds along a large pond at one end.

Vineyards View

showy and elaborate hibiscus petals, with lots of folds.

Hibiscus Study

a tricolored heron flew in as if to say <em>Stay</em>

A Tricolored Heron Said Stay

This hibiscus plant towers over me

Hibiscus Enchantment

colorful crotons caught my eye

Crotons Catch my Eye

Stunning Clouds at Vanderbilt Beach

Stunning Clouds at Vanderbilt

new Christmas eve tradition

New Traditions

Late summer in Peggy's garden

Peggy's Garden in Late Summer

Balo's garden: lots of inspiration

Country Garden Inspiration

A section of the beautiful garden at my friends' country home.

Balo's Country Garden

Peggy's garden: coleus planted in enormous pots

Happy Coleus

changing the colors makes this a more abstract rendering of the setting sun

Setting Sun on the Olifants

Despite a severe drought, the Olifants River had an abundance of water.

Riverboat Sunset

Stunning vista at our lunch spot, Lebata Rest Camp

Lebata Rest Camp

first day on safari in Kruger Park

Afternoon on Lebata River

Moholoho: trail to the animal sanctuary

Trail to Moholoholo

Moholoho Wildlife Rehabilitation Center

Mountains at Moholoholo

this flower emerged from my imagination

Fantasy Flower

Entry Overlook

Late fall in Lenox brings darker, subdued colors

Lake Mahkeenac

Stella d'Oro in full bloom in front yard garden.

Stella de Oro #2

A lovely hike from the rim to the base of this canyon

Canyon de Chelly Cliffdwellers #2

Giant Arch at Arches

Giant Window

floating mist in Blue Ridges

Blue Ridges Mist 2

depth and expanse of peaks in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains

Blue Ridges 4

The morning light in the Blue Ridge Mountains is always changing and intriguing.

Blue Ridges 3

Cliffdwellers at Betatakin

Betatakin Cliffdwellers

neighbor's yard is filled with all kinds of large, colorful lilies.

Burst of Joy

small lilies with compelling color

Pink Whispers

mist over Blue Ridges

Floating Mist

Red bush standing out

Standout

Heavenly day in Hana

Hana Heaven

Peggy's garden: Allium and Geranium

Allium and Geranium

A mixture of my graphic design sensibilities with my love of paper, texture, and language.

La Passion

restful afternoon

Afternoon Rest

Kalalau Valley, Kaua'i

Kalalau Valley

Coleus Gone Wild

MAC: Sweet Auburn

Sweet Auburn

summer day at Willow Pond

Willow Pond, Summer

Thoreau tee: 3 Drums

Thoreau: 3 Drums

Thoreau tee: Miracle Eyes

Thoreau: Miracle Eyes

Spectacle Pond woods

In the Woods

Imagining a portal in the mountains

Portal

Antelope Canyon2 - art series

Antelope Canyon #2