Overhead

I enjoyed painting the sky sagging with the weight of the storm above. I thought the earth was too bright, but that's Spring in the Valley. Almost unreal.

Overhead
oil on canvas
6 x 12"
lightly varnished + signed
available in the shop soon

Barn Shadows

Funny how big a 12 x 12" piece can seem when you're used to teeny tiny canvases! I am happy with the shadows on the the barn and the loose sky.

Barn Shadows
oil on canvas
12 x 12"
lightly varnished + signed

available in the shop soon
or contact me for immediate availability

A big thanks to Nina for hosting Davis' only indie artisan show yesterday. It was a lot of fun--and the rain didn't show up until it was over! Gotta love that.

Project Unlaced No.1

No. 1 for Paige in Sacramento

I completed my first unlaced postcard today! I thought it would be fitting to start this new endeavor with an untied (not quite unlaced) shoe.

Thank you to those of you who signed up to receive a postcard. I still have 2 spots open, if you're interested in getting a painting (or know someone who might), please e-mail me your address. I'm shooting for 15 postcards each round!

Postcards finished this week will mail out next week, in order for them to have time to dry. Same with next weeks and so on. Hope you're having a good Monday!

Rice Sprouts

Rice production here in the Central Valley is huge. It's frequently grown in non-linear, wavy rows that curve and hug their way down the Delta. Perfect for painting!

oil on canvas
6 x 6
lightly varnished
wrapped, painted edges ready for hanging!

*sold*

contact me for more information.

Post Show

I had a wonderful time on Saturday in front of nina and tom here in Davis. The new display boards looked great and I loved the neat, clean look of my paintings against them. The weather was toastier than expected but it was fun to chat with my neighbor and friend Melissa and meet some new creative souls. I even sold a few things! Woo-hoo!

The nice feedback was so rewarding (and needed). Nina has been kind enough to invite me to hang some work in her shop, too. So I'm going to sort through my etsy listings to make sure I've removed the ones she would like to hang. Most importantly it means I need to get painting to fill up the inventory again!

Five Sisters

I struggled early this morning on a teensy tiny board. It didn't go so well. I got more satisfaction from tossing it (emphatically) in the trash than at any moment while I was actually painting it. I gave myself a second chance on an 8 x 10 canvas. I didn't have much time so I worked quickly.

Success! Keeping the brushwork loose on the trees and the foreground simple.

oil on canvas
8 x 10"
lightly varnished
signed since I took the picture. I always forget to sign until after I've taken photos!

available at nina's haute again, davis california

Red Pom-Poms

oil on repurposed laminate chip
3.5 x 5"
lightly varnished
hole for hanging
available in the shop
*sold*