Lilies for Jeanette

It's Christmas night 2009 and I am enjoying being snowed in at home with my family. Out on our lawn is one tree decorated with red and white lights in memory of my beautiful sister-in-law. This bouquet of lilies is also dedicated to her and our special memories of times spent together.

Blue Plums

Small works are an exercise for many artists to work alla prima with fresh and immediate results. I did these blue plums in such a mood. They remind me of summers at my grandmother's.  Sold!

Holiday Opening Night

Our Holiday Miniature Invitational opened last night at Water Street Art Gallery. Had a wonderful Champagne and Chocolate reception.

Garden Shop

Three of my paintings are accepted for the 2009 December Show at The Pearl Gallery in Tulsa. We will be watching for snowflakes, but remembering the sunshine from herb festivals like this one held in Sand Springs every year.

September 2009

End of summer - beginning of fall. My favorite time of year! Painting, teaching, traveling a bit...working a lot. I'm at Water Street Art Gallery today. If you haven't been here yet, please come to visit soon.

I will be the featured speaker at the artists' meeting for Alpha Rho Tau on Monday evening, August 17, 2009. The title of my talk is "My Journey to Impressionism" and will begin at 6:30 in the meeting room at Hardesty Library at 93rd andMemorial in Tulsa. Please join me for an evening looking back on my journey so far and some hints for what lies ahead!

Too Old to Care

Girlfriend reunions are a once-a-year highlight.  Last time we visited Mona in beautiful Cheyenne, WY.  We took a road trip to the  Chugwater Chili Festival.  These women were enjoying the rock and roll band and I enjoyed watching them dance!  We all had fun in the sun.

Cimarron River

The pink sky over the prairie just appeals to me every time I look at it.