Ocean Beach House #1

6" x 6" • oil/wrapped canvas • $75

While spending some time in San Diego, I was looking for new things to start painting again. This area is full of cute little beach houses and lots of old craftsman, california/spanish style homes which are some of my favorite subjects..

Myrtle Beach

10" x 8" • oil/wrapped canvas • $125

A few years ago I took a photo while visiting Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. It was a chilly blustery day and I was taken by the eerie feel of the place.... probably because my then husband wanted me to see the "Grey Man Ghost" that is said to walk the beach.

The Deal

18" x 24" • Oil/Canvas • SOLD

I took this picture in Arequipa, Peru in a local restaurant. The woman in the back is cooking what I had for lunch! I liked the intensity of the two men talking and it looked like they were up to something and that's how I got the name. I love using fruit for color but in retrospect, I should have painted a bottle of tequila on the table!

On The Way to Mismaloya

10" x 8" • oil/canvas • $125

South of Puerta Vallarta, Mexico is the town of Mismaloya which was accessible by a nice drive through the jungle on a dirt road. On the way there was this inviting little restaurant/bar which was in sharp contrast to arriving to Mismaloya which was developing into a huge resort. It's been several years since I took this picture but hopefully this little gem is still there!

Iris Beauty

11"x 14" • Oil on Canvas Panel • $150

Once again some of my favorite color combinations! I accentuated the orange to bring the other colors alive. Kind of gives some tension to the feel of the painting while still showing the quiet beauty of the iris.

The Noble Macaw

5" x 7" • Oil/Canvas • $90

I can't help myself! The Macaw is one of my favorite subjects to paint. Their contrasting colors are awesome to me.

La Quinta Church

36" x 48" • oil/canvas • $800

This painting was inspired by a church in La Quinta, California which is near Palm Desert. Every time I drove by it I was taken by it's placement against the mountains. I added an imaginary river, rocks and more palm trees to liven it up.