Tuesday, December 11, 2012

New Website

Take a second and check out my new website at....

and if you want to join my email list you will get updates on new paintings that I post!

Thursday, November 29, 2012

New petal cutout


Ready for the Thieves Market this weekend at U of I Student Memorial Union!
SOLD

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Final Rose


I think I am finished...will let set for a few days while I ponder!!

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

University of Iowa Holiday Art Show


Mark your calendars...
I will be showing at the....

 Holiday Thieves' Market

The University of Iowa Fine Arts Council is proud to sponsor the Holiday Thieves' Market. This market is an indoor art exhibition and sale held annually featuring artists from all over the Midwest and beyond. Over 100 artists will exhibit and sell their original work in painting, ceramics, photography, woodworking, drawing, metal, glass, jewelry, fiber, and more!  The show has a juried selection acceptance process. Free admission for the public! In conjunction with the Holiday Thieves' Market the Fine Arts Council presents their annual wine tasting featuring Iowa wineries on December 1 from 12-2pm. This event is also free and open to the public with donations encouraged.
  • December 1 & 2, 2012
  • Iowa Memorial Union
  • 10 am-5 pm Saturday
  • 10 am-4 pm Sunday
  • FREE ADMISSION
  • Wine Tasting Held On:
  • December 1 at 12-2 pm
  • FREE ADMISSION

Sunday, November 4, 2012

Black lab


Got a little more layers and shaping to do...should be done in time for the Waterloo show Nov 10th & 11th


Saturday, November 3, 2012

Painting eyes...a progression (but not complete!)




This is about 70% complete.  However, when painting anything with eyes, I always paint the eyes to put soul into the painting before I complete.  Then I really bond with the subject and which seems to make completing the painting much simpler!

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Bulldog...almost complete.



This guy will be available at the Ottumwa  "Created in Iowa" show October 27 & 28th....
at the Bridge View Civic Center.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

update on German Shepherd and Yellow Lab paintings

I am getting close to finishing these 2 freeform cutouts of a German Shepherd and Yellow Lab!
To be ready for the Ottumwa show last weekend of October!

Friday, October 12, 2012

Another successful Bordeaux & Brushes



What a great time and great students for the October Bordeaux & Brushes held at Kirkwood Community College last night!!
Next one will be held at Corridor Arts in Solon!
Call 319-270-1686 for more info!


Friday, September 28, 2012

Art Classes now offered in Solon Iowa



Starting in October 
Acrylic painting will be offered at the Corridor Arts Classroom in Solon.  This is a great location next to the Solon Barber Shop.  
Along with acrylic painting taught by myself will be watercolor painting taught by Lianne Westcot.
Call (319) 270-1686 for more information!

Monday, September 17, 2012

"Barkos" completed


"Barkos"
This 3'X5' commissioned painting was delivered this past weekend to the Gooders, owners of Plantpeddler, a wholesale nursery, in Cresco, IA.   

Saturday, September 1, 2012

Pet portraits-now accepting commissions for the holidays!





Looking for that perfect gift?  
Commission a painting today!
I work from photos and your portrait can be completed by the holidays!

Friday, August 17, 2012

"Seaturtle"


"Seaturtle"
acrylic on masonite
available at the Brucemore Art & Garden show August 25th!

SOLD!

Sunday, August 12, 2012

My garden is growing!!


No fertilizer needed!
4 new cutout flowers getting finishing touches for the Brucemore Art and Garden Show on August 25th!

Thursday, August 9, 2012

New cutout...."Tulip Tree"


Ready for the Brucemore Art and Garden show...August 25th in Cedar Rapids



Thursday, July 26, 2012

Evolution 0f a painting




This shows the progression of a painting.  This is a 3ft X 5ft commissioned piece for a most wonderful nursery in Cresco, Iowa called Plantpeddler!  This is in the very rough stages and the final will not be posted until its unveiling!
Be sure to check out the nursery at www.plantpeddler.com
guarenteed to impress!







Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Mercy Hospital Iowa City art collection

  Sold
I am please to say, Mercy Hospital Iowa City added 6 of my cutout flowers to their art collection.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Sunday, June 17, 2012

New floral cutouts..



Just completed...getting ready for the Brucemore Show

 each


Saturday, June 16, 2012

Featured on the cover of 2013 "Plantpeddler" catalog

Pleased to announce  "Lg Petal #1 and Lg Petal #2" will be front and back cover of the 2013 nursery catalog for "Plantpeddler" located in Cresco, Iowa.  This is a wonderful nursery in northern Iowa.  You can check them out at 
 www.plantpeddler.com

Monday, June 4, 2012

Now Showing at Corridor Coffee in N Liberty



Stop on in and enjoy a cup of "Joe" while enjoying the art of Lianne Westcot and myself!  Showing til June 15th!  The art is available for purchase along with prints of selected work.

Friday, May 11, 2012

New Freeform Hibiscus

New Hibiscus-acrylic on masonite!
This will be available at the Dubuque Art Festival being held May 19th & 20th.
SOLD

Monday, April 16, 2012

New Petal Painting..."Shades of Shadows" ready for framing

"Shades of Shadows"
22"X28"
acrylic on canvas
Original available


Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Dark Dancers


This is my first "open acrylic" painting...I call it "Dark Dancers" because of the feeling of dancing in the petals!  Just completed and framed with an oak floater frame.  SOLD

Pelican Blue


"Pelican Blue"  Just completed and ready for the show.
22"X28" acrylic on canvas
SOLD

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

"Petals Transparent" Just finished


"Petals Transparent"  20" X 40" acrylic
gallery wrapped canvas
available

Friday, February 17, 2012

Evolution of a petal painting


This painting is a work in progress...30" X 40"...doesn't look like much now..next post you will see a transformation!

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Petal Party series

"Long Petal"
16"X40" acrylic
original available
signed prints 12X30 $75

"Large Petal #1"
24"X36" acrylic
original SOLD
signed prints 16X24 $75
                      12X18 $45

"Large Petal #2"
24"X36" acrylic 
original SOLD
signed prints 16X24 $75
                     12X18 $45


"Petal Fancy" origina SOLD
24"X36"
Original $395 acrylic
signed prints 16"X24" $75
                     12"X18" $45

  
                               "Tulip Petal Party Diptych"
                   Original 2 canvas 12"X20"acrylic available
                                signed prints $99 for set 12"X20"
                     1st place winner 2010 Iowa State Fair acrylics

"Hibiscus" ORIGINAL SOLD AND LIVING IN GEORGIA

signed prints 12"X15" $50

Sunday, January 1, 2012

Dog Portrait..commissioned and delivered for Christmas



This is a painting of a bassett/lab mix...This guy was a real pleasure to paint. I was thrilled to hear how happy the recipient was with the painting!