Pastel
LITTLE MUSIC MAN, ITALY
Pastel
25" x 17.5"
Visiting Florence and Venice with husband Dan Hadley I found this tiny troubadour who entertained in both places.
MOURNING CLOAK
Pastel
9" x 12"
Like many folks living in Maine, we brought in wood for the fire. Sheltering on a log was this Mourning Cloak butterfly who kindly posed for this painting. Available
FISH OUT OF WATER
Pastel
11" x 16"
When Venice, Florida, Art Center invited images that were "Out of Place" a sighted boat in the woods was my inspiration. It was awarded Third Prize.
Oil
ORIGINAL BLESSING
Oil on canvas
36" x 24"
Here is my response on reading the book Original Blessing by Matthew Fox, who rejects the idea of original sin declaring instead that we are blessed at birth and are connected to all creation.
SAGADAHOC ISLAND
Oil on canvas
16" x 20"
Anchored off this small island, I did a small watercolor from the cockpit. The larger oil was painted in the studio. Available
THE NEIGHBOR'S CASTLE
Oil on canvas
16" x 20"
This private home next to Asheville's historic Grove Park Inn borrows features from the more famous Biltmore Estate.
Available
other OIL PAINTINGS
Gazebo, Venice, Florida
Live Oak Snook Haven, Venice, Florida
Commissioned Portrait
Spring Bridge, Deer Isle, Maine
Mellie Mac's Garden Shack
Black Mountain, North Carolina
Barbie Rescue
Watercolor
RASPBERRY GLADS
Watercolor
15" x 12"
Vacationing in Maine I picked up some gladioli at a roadside stand. They made a fine study subject.
IN ALERT'S WAKE
Watercolor
5" x 7"
Known as a "Fatty Knees," this small sailing dinghy followed us wherever we went providing shore trips and fun around the harbor.
PURPLE PETUNIAS
Gouache
12" x 9.5"
From summer on the deck, rich and velvety they suggested a loose impression that reflected the warm day.
watercolors of cuba
City Hall, Cienfuegos, Cuba
Street, Baracoa, Cuba
Walking in Baracoa, Cuba
North Coast, Cuba
Malacon, Cienfuegos, Cuba
Acrylic
HIBISCUS FLAME
Acrylic
30" x 18"
From my own Hibiscus plant with astounding vibrancy.
BIRD BAY DAWN
Acrylic
24" x 36"
This was the scene from our lanai in Venice, FL. An elevated boardwalk took walkers over marshes and around trees for views of Roberts Bay.
VISION 1986
Acrylic
24" x 36"
There is a story here. In summary, while remembering treasured moments from childhood, I embrace the mountains where I enjoy times of reflection.