"Iris and Butterfly"

"Iris and Butterfly"

The new landscaping project that we have been doing

 in our front yard is coming along well.

I just planted some iris bulbs

and in no time at all they have popped up out of the ground.

From the way they look they'll

probably be blooming soon.

This note card painting that I did

reminds me of just how pretty

flowers can be when they

are in bloom.

"Flower Cart / Quilt"

"Flower Cart / Quilt"

This week we have been adding new landscaping to the front of our home.

It has been a lot of very hard work but finally it's starting to come together and

it is looking great!

We used a wheel barrel, planted flowers and watched over a Mommy and Daddy Robin

as they worked very hard at feeding and keeping their two babies warm.

They had built a nest over our front porch light and I convinced my husband

to leave it alone until they were done using it.

We did have to be very careful

 as we went in and out of the front door, so they wouldn't fly inside of our home.

I was able to sit back away from the nest and get many wonderful photos

of the robins in action.

Events like these help to inspired me.  

I feel like a new painting will be coming soon!

"Barn, Horse and Cowboy"

"Barn, Horse and Cowboy"

While driving down the road one day

I spotted this neat little barn. I grabbed my camera

and snapped a picture for my reference files.
 Back in my studio I assembled my thoughts and ideas.

I then began painting my note card,

 with this becoming the end result.

Barns are fun to paint! 

They have so many different and interesting design details.

"Black Lab"

"Shadow"
This was a very special dog that belonged to our dear friends.
She came into their lives several years ago
 and made a wonderful family pet.
Now she has just passed on.
We are so glad that we have this painting to remember her by.
GOOD DOGGY ...
We'll love you forever!


  

"Roses and Monarch"

"Roses and Monarch"

I think roses and butterflies just belong together.

Both are delicate and beautiful!

"Ohio Homestead"

"Ohio Homestead"
Sometimes the perfect painting subject just happens to come along
and for me this was one of those lucky times.
This beautiful home belongs to a wonderful and supportive
farming family in Johnstown, Ohio.
They approached me about designing their Christmas cards.
I worked diligently over the summer months
taking photos to use as reference material.
Next referring to my photos I recreated a change of seasons
and finished my painting as a winter scene.
Both, their family and myself were very happy and satisfied
with the final results!

"Forest Rise Drive"

"Forest Rise Drive"
One day as I was driving along a quiet city street when I happened to
notice this beautiful mail box and colorful flower setting.
I saw the homeowners working in their yard - so I
got my nerve up, turned my car around and stopped
to ask if they would mind if I took some photos to create
a painting and note cards.
They said yes and seemed pleased that someone cared
enough to stop and comment about their lovely home and landscaping .
After completing my painting project - I returned to give
that nice family a few boxes of their own custom designed note cards
 and to once again say a big thanks!
I like to let folks know that their help and kindness is really appreciated.