Dancing with Herself

8 X 10 Pastel and mineral spirits on Wallace Paper (matted and framed)

I decided that I wanted to play with mixed media and complementary colors.  I used mineral spirits and pastels to create the effect of movement in the background.  My reference drew me in instantly! Of course, it’s a dancer and everybody who knows me, knows that my favorite subjects are dancers! 

Study of a Renoir Portrait

16 X 20 Oil on Canvas Board

Painting this study of a Renoir portrait really opened my eyes to how fun and loose I could get with portraits.  Well, everywhere except the face that is.  I used heavy layers of paint using a palette knife and had the best time.  I felt such a connection to this piece and the process.  

Night Lights in Sevilla

12 x 24    Oil on canvas (framed)

The sun was setting in Sevilla,  Spain.   My husband and I were having dinner at an outdoor cafe across from this perfect scene of warm vibrant sunsetting colors transitioning into the city night lights.  This truly is a romantic city!