Ristorante Tre Porte, (Castellina in Chianti)
I fell in love with this tiny town in Chianti when a few of us veered off tour and discovered it. This restaurant, along with Silvia's grocery had to be captured on canvas. 11x14 Oils on Linen
Benvenuti in Pienza
Who would not feel welcome passing through a stoop lined with beautiful geraniums to get to the front door? A lovely residence in Pienza Italy--all decked out! 16x20 Oils on Linen $900
Up, Up and Away!
Struck by the joyful and playful colors of these hot air balloons and the richness of the clouds, it must be painted! Oils on linen, 16X20 Contact me for prices for giclees or prints on canvas or paper! Original Sold
Tray Chic
I was drawn to paint this still life because of the terrific colors--definitely got to use my turquoise paint and some deep red. The glasses were quite a challenge! 9x12 oils Contact me for prices for giclees or prints on canvas or
My Best Bud
I had collected a big bouquet of bush peonies one day and the delicate beauty of one of the buds, flanked by large open flowers, caught my eye. 10x20 oils on canvas Contact me for original, giclees or prints prices on canvas or paper!
3 Grannies and a French Vase
I had to paint my favorite vase, a gift from my dear sister-in-law -- the Granny Smith apples played a wonderful live role for the entire time I painted them! 11x14 oils on canvas Contact for Giclees on Canvas and Matted Prints on
Lean on Me
Inspired by the beautiful colors on the Bartlett pears, joined by the navel orange -- finding the perfect background color was fun! 8x8 oils on linen. Contact me for prices for giclees or prints on canvas or paper! Original Sold
Last Hurrah
This was the magnificent last Japanese tree peony flower from my garden in 2015 -- had to capture it in a photo and then forever in a painting. 30x30 oils on linen Contact me for original, giclees or prints prices on canvas or paper!
Joyful Ceramics Series
Initially inspired by a commissioned painting of the Amalfi coast in Italy, I painted a beautiful ceramic bottle of limoncello, followed by a variety of other lovely ceramics pieces--red jars with keys imprinted, a ceramic gardening hat, and more to
Sitting Pretty in Purple
This painting was inspired by a lovely vignette just outside my favorite French restaurant in Occoquan, Virginia, Bistro l'Hermitage. 16X20 Oils on linen $900 Contact for Giclees on Canvas and Matted Prints on Paper!