Early Work

I guess I have been doing a series of flower shop paintings, inspired by natural beauty of the flowers and well-designed displays! This scene just had to be painted. Oils on Linen, 8x10 $225

I fell in love with this corner of a florist shop. The many colors and types of flowers set off by the various blue vases and containers sold me! 8x10 oils on linen $225

Chateau d'Abzac was a destination on a recent river cruise in the Bordeaux region--what glamorous steps leading to the residence and tasting room for, yes, some great wines! Oils on Linen, 9x12   $300

The steep, worn, cobblestone passage to the ancient church and plaza now filled with restaurant tables is indeed a beautiful scene. Shops and restaurants along the way are very inviting! Oils on Linen, 8x10   $225 SOLD

Though I have visited St. Emilion many times and love that town, I always discover a new hidden gem! This restaurant is quite intriguing, one where you step down into the space. Look closely and you can see through the

A mini version of the larger Tasting at the Chateau painting, this was the first I painted from a friend's photo. She also purchased the painting! Oils on Linen, 6x6   $150 SOLD

This beautiful, colorful residence right on the Venetian Lagoon caught my eye and my heart! Someone actually lives there! 11x14 Oils on Linen   $400

St. Emilion, a 12th century wine town, has a very steep stone entry to the town center. On the way is this beautiful garden attached to a restaurant on the hill. 8x10 oils on linen   $225

Flowers were in abundance on the beautiful fishing island of Chioggia in the Venetian lagoon--captured on market day! 11x14 oils on linen   $400

I captured this fire tugboat on the Gironde River in southwest France, and imagined they were in for a beer break, wishing I could join them! 11x14 oils on linen   $400