"Hark Who Goes There?" Original 24x36 Acrylic Painting

Just finished this one yesterday. I painted it for the post card design for my upcoming Entree Gallery show "NW Hues" which opens August 1st. Titled "Hark, Who Goes There?", it is a textured acrylic on 24 x 36 gallery wrapped canvas with the border design extending over the edges for $1,675.

"Lucky Find" Original 4x6 Acrylic Painting

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Had a great day looking at other people's art at Art in the Garden at artist Kay O'Rourke's house. It is always inspirational to see what everyone is up to!

Here is another newbie "Lucky Find" an acrylic on gallery wrapped 4x6 canvas for $75.

"Damsels" Original 5x7 Acrylic Painting

Lovely damsels...ready to fly away! I finished these up a few days ago. They are part of the miniature collection for upcoming Artfest in Spokane. They are original acrylic on gallery wrapped 5x7 canvas for $95.

"Red Rabbit" Original 5x5 Acrylic Painting

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A new rabbit to join my miniature menagerie, it is titled (most creatively I admit!)

"Red Rabbit" and is an original acrylic on 5x5 gallery wrapped canvas for $75.

"Guilt Trip" Original 6x6 Acrylic Painting

Ever get this look from your cat, when you just aren't performing your tasks to their satisfation or when you shut the door and leave them behind ? Hmmmm. This one is called "guilt trip" an original acrylic on gallery wrapped 6x6 canvas with the borders extending over the edges for $85.

"Partridge and Pear" Original 5x5 Acrylic Painting

Another funny little painting for the day..."Partridge and Pear" without the tree! It is an original acrylic on gallery wrapped 5x5 canvas with textured borders extending over the edges for $85.

"Applejack" Original 5x5 Acrylic Painting

What a cold and rainy spring it is! I'm wishing for birds and ripe fruits I guess... Here is new little painting titled "Applejack" an acrylic on 5x5 gallery wrapped canvas with the borders extending over the sides for $85.

"Solito" Original 8x24 Acrylic Painting

Sweet little nuthatch all by himself! Titled "Solito" an original acrylic on gallery wrapped 8x24 canvas for $375.

"Remember Me Raven" Original 8x10 Acrylic Painting

This is for my poor husband Brandon, whos knee is so painful from knee surgery last week. He loves forgetmenots...me too! This one is titled "Remember Me Raven" an original acrylic on gallery wrapped 8x10 canvas for $165.

"Hidden Heart" Original 12x12 Acrylic Painting

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You never know what you will find in Spring! "Hidden Heart" is an original acrylic on 12x12 gallery wrapped canvas for $285.

"Breakfast Bug" Original 8x10 Acrylic Painting

So many paintings about food! This one is titled "Breakfast Bug" an original acrylic on 8x10 gallery wrapped canvas for $165.

"Red Bear" Original 10x10 Acrylic Painting

This bear looks like I did after eating too much strawberry rhubarb pie! "Red Bear" is an original acrylic on 10x10 gallery wrapped canvas for $225.

"Alarm Call" Original 5x7 Acrylic Painting

My second post today..."Alarm Call" another one just for fun. I don't think you will find this one in the bird ID books! Acrylic on gallery wrapped 5x7 canvas for $95.

"Tortuga" Original 4x6 Acrylic Painting

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I'm posting a few more of my mini paintings. This one is titled "Tortuga" and reminds me of when we went to Florida and got to watch the little leatherback turtles hatching from eggs and running across the sand...amazing little things!

This is an original acrylic on gallery wrapped 4x6 canvas for $75.

"Night Watch" Original 4x6 Acrylic Painting

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Another little Artfest painting titled "Night Watch" an acrylic on 4x6 gallery wrapped canvas for $75. This reminded me of our new kitty Genghis Khan...who loves running wildly through the night!

"Dinner Plans" Original 5x6 Acrylic Painting

Nice sunny day...I'm painting some new little cuties for Artfest, which takes place in Spokane 3-5 of June. This little red-eyed tree frog is an original acrylic on 5x6 gallery wrapped canvas for $85.

"Riverswirl" Original 14x14 acrylic painting

A fun little 14x14 wood piece I made for Kevin, who was part of the convention center commission I worked with to do my "Riverdance" installation. He was really hoping that I could use this impeller from the Riverfront Park fountain, left over from the World's Fair in Spokane. It was too heavy and the installation was up to high to have seen it. So I made him his own piece titled "Riverswirl".

"Regalito", the little gift I started in my texture workshop at the Tinman. This happy crow has all kinds of jewels, mirrors, beads etc. in her nest. It is a textured acrylic on 10x14 framed board for $325.

"Angel Baby" Original 5x7 Acrylic Painting

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Happy Mother's Day! Had a nice chat with my mom this morning and made brunch for Brandon's mom later on. Back to the studio this afternoon to work on this little baby emperor angel. "Angel Baby" an original acrylic on 5x7 gallery wrapped canvas.

"Spring's Sprung" Original 18x24 Acrylic Painting

Has spring sprung? I think so... I did see balsam root blooming yellow on my walk this morning. Here is a new robin painting "Spring's Sprung" an original acrylic on 18x24 gallery wrapped canvas. This is available for sale in Artisan's Wares, River Park Square, Spokane

Sketches for new commissions May 2011

Here are a few new rough sketches for upcoming commissions. The tidepool will be an acrylic on 24x36 gallery wrapped canvas, the heron/trout/home will be a 32x48 puzzle. I'll post the finished paintings when I am done!

"Tidepool Prince" Original 24"x52" Acrylic Painting

Finished "Tidepool Prince" the brother to "Prince of Tides" which sold recently. This one is one its way to the Attic Gallery in Portland. I do enjoy doing these mixed media pieces. This one is a triptych, acrylic on canvas, wood and clay with glass mosaic accents 24" x 52" for $2,695.

"Prancing in Purple Rain" Original 18x36 Acrylic Painting

Finally getting over this under the weather-ness... whew! Finished a new one titled

"Prancing in Purple Rain" an 18x36 acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas. It will be heading to the Attic Gallery in Portland tomorrow. I figured it has been raining a lot, so it might as well be fun!