"COTTAGE WINDOWS"   8 x 10   Acrylic

 

Some folks like "palatial and grand," but I prefer "cozy." This little cottage represents cozy. A house does not need an expansive entrance to make it a home, and this painting depicts a portion of a small dwelling that looks out to an enchanting garden. The abundant vines surround the windows like a necklace casting shadows on the unpretentious domain.

 

"QUARTER HORSE TRIO"  11 x 14   Acrylic

This painting preserves some of my memories of my equine friends. I watched the sorrel mare (on left) being born, and she went on to become dam to the colt on the right. The filly in the middle is half-sister to the mare and an aunt to the colt. As I painted this, my nostalgic thoughts almost brought the fragrance of their horseflesh and the aroma of the hay from years gone by. All three served me well and I miss them. Now a question for you: Do three Quarter horses make three-quarters of a horse?

KASHA Debut   8 x 10  Acrylic

 

Softening the edges and adding more light from above provides Kasha with a softer look. She's a spunky little watch-dog, and it was fun to try to capture her essence. She loves her red sweater, especially during these cold days and nights. I hope you don't mind the transition of some of my recent paintings, but there's always something to learn from each endeavor.

 

"KASHA in Process"   8 x 10   Acrylic

 

This little painting is still a work-in-progress. She is a neighbor dog who is petite in size and smaller in build than this illustration demonstrates. I still need to rework the hair and lighten some areas, maybe adding a softened glow from above. She loves her little red jacket and is quite a character.

 

"THE HILLS BECKON"    11x14   Acrylic

This painting was fun to do mainly because there is some whimsy in the perspective and relationship of size in some of the features in the scene. Do you notice the small buildings in the middle ground? I like the color splash and contrast of tones and some of the geometric shapes overall. The effort to paint "loose" is still a challenge, and each painting allows for more experimentation.