Shhh... It's a secret.

I’ve been working hard on a commission recently. It’s a surprise gift, so no photos until the recipient gets it.

That doesn’t mean nothing else has been happening though! I’ve been busy creating monotype paper prints for use in creating textured, l...

So excited and honored that two out of my three entries at the 24th Annual Crooked Creek Art League won awards! 

This is one of the largest art shows in the midlands each year with 128 pieces of artwork and 58 artists this year. I'm in good company: the competition was...

"Tivo"

My dear friend, Judy, recently lost her older dog to cancer. Tivo was a big sweet goofy loving dog. He loved to come over and swim in the lake and he had some adorable Border Collie quirks. He will be missed. I decided I wanted to do something for her and as a tr...

I was lucky enough to join a group of fellow painters (Shout out to #AboutFace) at a beautiful site recently.

A dozen of us painted plein at the beautiful historic Kincaid-Anderson House near Jenkinsville, SC. It was built in 1774 and has absolutely wonderfully scenic g...

My latest painting is now online! 

The head tilt of the duckling makes me wonder just what's on his mind. There's wonderful light in this piece. I am loving learning more about how to paint the light! 

I started this piece shortly before my mom passed away unexpect...

My latest painting is now online! 

This one is a portrait of a male Blue Grosbeak in full breeding plumage before a loose pale background.

Grosbeak literally translates to Large Beak and it's easy to see why. These are often easier to hear than to see, but they're a tre...

I'm happy to say that I've recently completed and posted several new works! 

Must be my naturalist leanings - I've been on a plants and animals kick lately in my painting subjects. The Painted Bunting is the latest in my Colorful Birds series. I love these little guys....

I feel fortunate to have had another chance to practice painting plein air the past few days.

A group of artists gathered at Edisto Beach State Park where we spent a couple of days on location creating art. A number of wonderful drawings and paintings were the result. I...

Very happy to have received a Merit Award at the 2018 Crooked Creek Art League Juried Show tonight for my piece "Lilac Breasted Roller". And, that the piece has been sold to a very excited new owner. A good day!!

All the winning artwork will be on display at Crooked Cre...

A collection of my artwork is now on display throughout the Prosperity Town Hall. This exhibit features many of my currently available works.

The exhibit will be hanging and open to the public for viewing during normal business hours until March 31.

The Prosperity Town H...