Kyndra Layne

I am still working on this portrait and will post the final in the next couple of days.  I started this portrait today of my seven year old niece Kyndra.  There is a lot of emotion behind this painting.  Just a few months ago we lost Kyndra in an accident.  We miss her dearly and we will always remember her big smile and her beautiful blue eyes.  Our memories with her will always be treasured in our hearts.

Santa Baby

I truly enjoyed painting Santa Claus..  He is just so warm and fuzzy, and can put a smile on every face.  I have prints available of this painting.  Something new that I am starting and I am very excited about is having the option to make certain prints into greeting cards.  Perfect for the holidays, or just a casual "thinking of you" note.  Greeting Cards come in a package of eight, with eight white envelopes.  The inside is blank for you to write your own personal message.  ' Santa Baby ' greeting cards are available at this time.  

Greeting Cards - 5 1/2" x 4 1/4 "  

Sizes and Options

Watercolor Print 8 x 10 $20.00 8 Greeting Cards $16.00 16 Greeting Cards $25.00

Wintry Birch

I am really loving how this painting is turning out.  It's my first time really doing detailed trees and its a process that turns out to surprise you!  When I'm in the moment and looking at the paper with out taking a break, I just don't see the details that are forming.  So it's really amazing to put the paint brush down and step away for a bit and then come back with a fresh set of eyes.  This makes for a great winter scape... 

Sizes and Options

Watercolor Print 8 x 10 $36.00 Watercolor Print 11 x 14 $45.00 8 Greeting Cards $16.00 16 Greeting Cards $25.00

Three Leaves

This is my first time experimenting with leaves.. and definitely not my last.  I do like how this turned out, however I am excited to do the next one with a more wet on wet look.  That is one of my favorite things about using watercolor.  It is so sporadic and takes control of the painting all on its own.  I'm really looking forward to the next one.  Maybe I will just use oranges and yellows in the next painting..

Greeting Cards - 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"

Sizes and Options

Watercolor Print 8 x 10 $20.00 8 Greeting Cards $16.00 16 Greeting Cards $25.00

Painting In Progress...

I started this painting a couple days ago with the hopes of getting familiar with more color in a portrait.  I did this in about an hour and I had so much fun dropping in heavier amounts of paint.  I am excited to do something different!  This picture started as a portrait of my daughter Olivia and as I kept going, I sort of created an older version of her.  Her hair is darker and her face is more grown up.  I had some fun with it and allowed myself to get creative instead of painting in the lines.  I hope you enjoy this quick portrait!  Thanks for looking.

Barn Labs

'Barn Labs' is one of my favorites!  Who doesn't love sweet soft little puppy faces?  This painting was a gift to my Dad for Christmas several years ago.  He has always love Labrador Retrievers, and this turned out to be the perfect gift.  I hope to do more animals in the near future.  

Sizes and Options

Watercolor Print 8 x 10 $45.00 Watercolor Print 11 x 14 $65.00 8 Greeting Cards $16.00 16 Greeting Cards $25.00

Portrait of Isabella

Misty Harbor

This is one of my favorite paintings I've completed.  Boats are one of my favorite things to paint.  There is something so peaceful and calming about the ocean and the vessels that sail with it.  I am going to be doing an Edition of Seascapes and Islands in the next few months.. So watch for those.. Thank you for reading.

Sizes and Options

Watercolor Print 8 x 10 $45.00 Watercolor Print 11 x 14 $65.00 8 Greeting Cards $16.00 16 Greeting Cards $25.00

Autumn's Serenade

I have been wanting to experiment with fall colors lately.  Probably due to the start of fall and watching as the leaves morph from green to vibrant organges, reds, and yellows.  It is really just a stunning time of the year.  The holidays are slowing approaching, and school has started.  Its always a bittersweet time of the year for me.  I just love summer and being outdoors all the time, having barbecues, going to the park with my kids.  So I admit I get a little sad when summer ends, but its also the beginning to so many things when fall arrives.  A new school year.. another Halloween with the kids.. Another Thanksgiving turkey dinner.. yum.. And Christmas!  So many things to look forward to.  And all of these things bring me an enormous amount of inspiration to paint.  I hope you enjoy 'Autumn's Serenade'.  I sure enjoyed painting it.

Sizes and Options

Watercolor Print 8 x 10 $36.00 Watercolor Print 5 x 7 $24.00 8 Greeting Cards $16.00 16 Greeting Cards $25.00

Portrait of Olivia Grace

Olivia Grace 8" x 10" 

I did this portrait of my littlest girl Olivia.  This was a Mother's Day present for my Mom and Mother-in-law.  There is nothing better than being able to give a gift that is completely original and from the heart.  After all, parents and grandparents already have everything they need.. So a custom portrait painting of themselves or a loved one is the best gift.