calla lily 2

5" x 7" daily pastel painting

unframed

The flower symbolism associated with the calla lily is magnificent beauty. I'm amazed at the different shapes this flower takes.

I have a few more photos of the calla lily so I may paint a few more this week. I'm very tempted to paint one on a large canvas. What do you think?

$110 with free shipping and handling in the US. Please email me for International shipping rates or other inquiries.

calla lily

5" x 7" daily pastel painting

unframed

Thankfully my daughter-in-law Samantha had an awesome photo she posted to her facebook page! I had limited time today   and needed a subject which didn't require much detail work. This was the perfect subject.
Thank you Sam!

Speaking of facebook I recently created a page for my art. Facebook requires 25 "likes" for the page to have a name for the url. I would appreciate it so much if you would "like" my page at this link if you have a facebook account. That is if you like my work  ;-)

I also have an update on that page of the "Women in the Arts" show which will take place next month.
As always, thanks for stopping by!

$110 with free shipping and handling in the US. Please email me for International shipping rates or other inquiries.

stuffed olives

5" x 5" pastel painting

unframed

The white light on the glass is coming from a window on the right. We have dark walls in the kitchen but I was still surprised with the amount of contrast that the direct light provided. The glass almost looks like a can.

Trying to juggle  . . . that's not news is it? I've been visiting my mom more to encourage her to eat. The post surgery drugs have increased her dementia.
I only hope it's temporary.

The "Women in the Arts" show is only two weeks away. I'll be sending out postcards tomorrow.

$100 with free shipping and handling in the US. Please email me for International shipping rates or other inquiries.

3 clementines

5" x 7" daily pastel painting

unframed

I bought a few lace runners at the salvation army. I'm always looking for additional props for paintings and these were a real find at $1 each.

Some of you know that my mother had surgery last week. She's doing well and back in her room at the nursing home. It was only a week since surgery and they already have her sitting with all her friends.

More lace runners to come . . .

$120 including shipping and handling in the US. Please email me for International shipping rates or other inquiries.

chocolate tart

5" x 5" daily pastel painting

unframed

I knew I'd find the perfect cake at Whole Foods Market. This one was a chocolate cheese cake tart - a tiny single person one. My husband said it was delicious!

I wanted to buy more but at $1.99 a pop it would have been an imprudent purchase, especially considering that no one was coming for dinner. Next time I'll bring my camera and beg to take pastry photos . . maybe in exchange for a painting?

Last week I thought I'd get started on a regular daily painting schedule but alas . . life always seem to get in the way. My mother broke her hip and needed surgery. I could have made the choice to visit less and paint more but that would be heartless. She's recovered amazing well for a 94 year old woman and will be back in the nursing home tonight.

$110 with free shipping and handling in the US. Please email me for International shipping rates or other inquiries.

silver thimble

5" x 7" daily pastel painting

unframed

This antique silver thimble belongs to my mother. I'm guessing it was purchased in the late 1930's in Holland or Indonesia. I can't ask her because she has Alzheimer's disease and her memories are quite skewed. There are many things I wish I had asked about.

I have many wonderful memories of my mother sewing and learning to sew myself. When I was high school I made most of my clothing but always intentionally left unfinished projects for my mother to complete for me. Maybe that's why I don't sew anymore ;-)

$120 with free shipping and handling in the US. Please email me for International shipping rates or other inquiries.

strawberry heart

5" x 5"daily pastel painting

unframed

I thought a valentine theme might be fun for a few paintings this month. When is it anyway? I think the last time I celebrated this holiday was when I passed out cards in my grammar school class. My husband and I love each other nonetheless.
I think the strawberry should be the fruit icon for Valentine's Day. It's such a voluptuous fruit.
I couldn't find a heart shaped strawberry so I altered the shape as I went along. I wanted to make it subtle enough so it still would maintain its integrity as a strawberry. What a wonderful fruit it is!

$110 with free shipping and handling in the US. Please email me for International shipping rates or other inquiries.