Painting poppies

Painting poppies

Lately I’ve been painting a lot of poppies and tulips. I was given a commission to paint red tulips and red poppies on separate canvases by a collector of mine, really sweet lady. Poppies are something I’ve painted often in the past. I’ll also...
Mother’s Day memories

Mother’s Day memories

Mother’s Day is this weekend and I hope you get to make some memories with friends and loved ones. I wanted to share some memories that Mother’s Day conjured up for me today. Other than me being a mom on this upcoming special day, I usually just think of...
Painting red tulips

Painting red tulips

Recently, I’ve had flowers on my easel. I’ve been painting red tulips and poppies plus other stuff but today I’ll just share the progression of the red tulips. First, I’d to thank anyone who has sent good vibes or prayers for my surgery. It was...
Loose floral painting WIP

Loose floral painting WIP

This year, I’ve made it a goal of mine to focus on loose floral paintings. I’m off to a slow start, but I have started. Here’s where I’m at so far. I created a quick loose sketch on this 40″x30″ canvas using charcoal. Charcoal feels...
Rabbit, rabbit, rabbit

Rabbit, rabbit, rabbit

Rabbit Rabbit Rabbit. Because it’s the first of the month. Okay, today is the second but I had intentions of posting this yesterday so I’m doing it anyway. Where does “Rabbit rabbit rabbit” come from? It’s a superstition found in Britain...