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"Three Little Lambs"
Completed January 14, 2012
After two of weeks of temperatures in the single digits, I began to daydream of warmer temperatures and decided to paint a spring picture full of flowers and new life.
In this painting, a young boy moving his sheep to pasture, stops to let two girls
visit with the newest additions to his flock.
While one of the three little lambs is curious enough to come closer,
the other two decide it's safer to hang back by their mother.
"Ocean Breeze Quilts"
Completed Febuary 13, 2012
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Seagulls soar overhead as quilts flutter in the gentle ocean breeze.
Sunshine and mild temperatures have drawn people out for a stroll on the beach. As a women stops to share the town gossip, her husband and dog take a nap.
They both know they will be there for a while.
"Teddy Bear Tea Party"
Completed March 23, 2012
Three little girls in their Sunday best have just settled down with their bears
for an afternoon tea party. As sheep graze peacefully in the background, another girl reach's for her Teddy Bear, anxious to get to the party while the tea is still hot.
Of course there are no boys allowed.
"Bringing in the Hay"
Completed April 25 , 2012
Horses, cows and sheep graze peacefully in the patchwork of fields that cover the valley.
The sun shines brightly on golden fields where the hay has already been brought in
as down below, a family rakes piles of hay and throws it up on the wagon.
"Dancing in the Moon Light"
Completed May 18, 2012
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Three children hide behind a gravestone on Hallows Eve hoping to learn if
the tales of Witchcraft they're overheard are fact or fiction. They're in luck!
Witches dance around a steaming cauldron as two little devils,
one playing the fiddle and another peeking from behind a tree seem to
be enjoying the festive atmosphere. Two Owls keep watch as bats flutter overhead and horses frolic in the moonlight. There's even a black widow spider
making her way down for a front row seat on one of the Jack-o-lanterns.
"Let it Snow"
Completed June 15 , 2012
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An evening storm draws children out of their warm homes to play in the fresh snow.
Children fly down a nearby hill on their sleds as their dog runs ahead.
A little girl peeks from behind a snowman as her brother gets pelted with a snowball.
Another young boy arrives on his pony hoping to join in on the fun.
Sledding, snowball fights and building snowmen are enjoyed by all.
"Raking Leaves"
Completed July 15, 2012
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Frosty nights have brought beautiful autumn foliage to the trees in this valley but it's not long
before they begin to fall to the ground. Two young boys help their father rake leaves into piles as their
four dogs along with their mother who is grazing the families' horse, supervise the never ending job.
"Safe Harbor Inn"
Completed August 22, 2012
As the sun sets, cumulus clouds form on the horizon. White caps form and a cold wind blows
causing everyone to head for shelter. After a long journey at sea, a whale seems to guide a ship to safety.
Spying the warm glow of light and smoke pouring from the Inn's chimney, a family traveling through stops to ask the elderly innkeepers if there's a room available where they can wait out the storm.
Everyone looks forward to a warm meal and soft bed at the Safe Harbor Inn.
"Packing a Picnic"
Completed September 10, 2012
Festive balloons drift by as a family packs for their annual Fourth of July picnic at Grandmas.
Children are lifted into the wagon while their mother waits nearby with a freshly baked blueberry pie.
The family dog sits near baskets filled with goodies hoping there's room for him in the wagon.
"Rosalia's New Skates"
Completed October 8, 2012
Three young boys race through the crowd of people that have come to skate on Holly Hill Pond
Snowflakes begin to fall and everyone wants to get their time in on the ice before its covered with snow.
A dog causes an inexperienced skater to fall as he recognizes his family and runs to greet them.
Little Rosalia is hard to miss in her bright red jacket and brand new white figure skates!
"Christmas Tree Hill"
Completed November 10, 2012
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Christmas is just around the corner and many people are out trying to find the perfect tree.
Two corgis's run ahead of three children that have been out gathering holly and greenery for their home.
A father and son drag a freshly cut tree down the hill as children decorate an outdoor tree with apples
for any wild animals that might wander by. A family out for a winters eve sleigh ride witness others
admiring the tree that will grace their home on Christmas day.
"The Spirit of Christmas"
Completed November 25, 2011
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It was a tradition in the church where I grew up, that on the Sunday before Christmas,
after Sunday School, Santa would stop by to visit the children and hand out candy.
In this town, Santa has actually driven to town with his sleigh and two of his trusty reindeer.
A small crowd develops as he asks one little boy if he's been good this year..
Children wait their turn as their parents watch and begin to feel the spirit of Christmas.
Moonlight and Fireflys
Completed December 12, 2012
It's a warm humid, night and the fireflies have appeared signaling that summer has arrived.
Children run barefoot across their backyard trying to catch a few to light up their rooms for the night.
A little girl holds up a jar that glows softly to show her brothers
as a young boy brings his net down on one of the blinking bugs.
Piles of Pumpkins
Completed January 21, 2013
Golden fields, a few brightly colored orange trees and a chill in the air signal an evening frost is on the way.
Piles of Pumpkins and baskets of apples have been brought to the fence line so they can be collected easily
and put inside for the night. The horse pulling the wagon is offered a well deserved treat as off to the left,
two barn cats hunt for field mice that might have been displaced in the commotion.
Telling the Bees
Completed February 14, 2013
Long ago, country folk had a deep respect for bees and considered them part of their family.
Bee keepers believed that their bees would fly away or die if they weren't told of important events.
Especially significant were births, marriages and deaths. In this painting a young woman
tells the bees of a death in the family as she drapes a black cloth over the hives.
Her young brother watches intently knowing that he will someday carry on the tradition.
Gower Gulch Snake Oil
Completed March 19 , 2013
Medicine shows were common in the 19th century. A traveling horse and wagon team with a
smooth talking salesman would sell elixirs that were supposed to have the ability to cure any disease,
smooth wrinkles, remove stains, or cure any number of common ailments. Entertainment was often
included as in this painting where a young boy plays the banjo while the showman peddles his ware.
Towns people begin to gather as the salesman bamboozles them into spending their money.
Christmas Eve Dinner Guests
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Completed April 11, 2013
Christmas lights twinkle and a warm glow radiates from the windows of this home as guests arrive.
As their father and brother walk back to the house after barn chores, two little girls and their
mother come outside to greet relatives as they arrive for Christmas Eve Dinner. After a long day
of sledding,a young boy pulling a sled with his sisters in tow arrives just in time for the festivities.
Halloween Mayhem
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Completed April 30, 2013
While searching for old victorian homes on google images for my next Halloween painting,
I came across this house. It turns out it belongs to one of my favorite author's, Stephen King.
Looking at my paintings, most people would find it hard to believe that I enjoy scary
books and movies.....but I think we all have a little dark side! I decided to have some fun
and incorporate some ideas from his books. While the house on the top right brings back
back memories of "Salem's Lot", the topiary animals from "The Shining" stand watch below.
To the left is the graveyard from "Pet Cemetery and is that "Cujo" standing just below it,
thinking about chasing the rabbit that got him into trouble? Stephen King, dressed as a warlock
opens his gates to the many children that are out Trick or Treating.
As the Sun Sets
Completed June 12, 2013
People stop to chat on their way home from a picture perfect day at the seashore.
Picnic lunches, catching fish and kite flying were the popular activities of the day. As the sun sets,
two seagulls fly overhead hoping to find a scrap of food that might have been left behind.
