"Busy in the Sand"

Pastel on Velour Mat Board  6" x 8"

"The Crab Trap" St. Simons Island GA

Oil on Linen Panel__________8" x 6"

Framed __________NFS

"Old Harrington School" St. Simons Island GA

Oil on Linen Panel ___________8" x  10"

Framed ____________$595

East Besch, St. Simons Island GA

Oil on Linen Panel _________12" x  9"

Framed __________$545

Coast Guard Beach, St. Simons Island GA

Oil on Linen Panel ____________ 12" x 9"

Framed__________$695

Shops on Mallory Street, St. Simons Island GA

Oil on Linen Panel __________6" x 8"

Framed _________SOLD

"Watching the Tide"

Oil on Linen Panel

11" x 14"

Unframed________$650

"Fractured Rocks"

Pastel on Pastelbord

9" x 12"

Unframed_______$545

"High & Dry"

Oil on Linen__________11" x 14"

Framed_________$650

"Settled In for the Night"

Oil on Linen__________10" x 10"

Framed _________$495

"into the Sunset"

Oil on Linen Panel________8" x 10"

Framed__________$395

"Carabelle Beach, FL"

Oil on Linen Panel______11" x 14"

Framed_______$650

"Footprints Washed Away"

Pastel on paper 9" x 12"

NFS

"Limestone Bay Trading Company"

Oil on Linen __________12" x 12"

Framed_________$550

Comments are appreciated.

"Sussex Bay Australia"

Oil on linen panel__________12" x 16"

Framed_________$695

Comments are appreciated.

"Smoke in the Distance"

Oil on linen panel__________12" x 16"

Framed_________$695

Comments are appreciated.

"On the Patio"

Oil on linen panel__________12" x 16"

Framed_________$695

Comments are appreciated.

"Little River Canyon"

Pastel on paper_________6" x 8"

Unframed _________$295

Comments are appreciated.

"Study in Yellow and Green"

Oil on Canvas Panel ________ 12" x 9"

Framed________$545

Comments are appreciated.

"Happiness is ..... A New Box of Crayons"

My entry for the Dixie Girls Paint Challenge. I still get excited when I see a fresh, new box of crayons. Oh, the possibilities!

Oil on Masonite _________6" x 6"

Unframed ________$95

Comments are appreciated.

"Land Trust of North Alabama"

Harvest Square Reserve, Harvest, AL
Oil on Linen   9" x  12"  Framed  $545

Flint River Bridge, New Market, AL
SOLD

Wade Mountain Loop Trail, Madison County, AL

Three Caves #1, Huntsville, AL
Oil on Linen   8" x  10"  Framed  $395

I spent the past 3 days painting outside with friends to help raise funds for the Land Trust of Alabama. The land trust buys land to preserve as green space for the public. So far they have over 4000 acres in our county. My friends and I painted different parts of the land trust and the paintings will be sold in a silent auction next week. Fall is definitely here - brisk chill, but glorious sun and clear blue skies. It was fun painting with my friends as I spend so much time alone in my studio.

"Heading Home"

First in a series of skies. In this one, I originally planned to to focus on the clouds, but felt the scene needed something, so I added the sailboat. I loved the red sails.

Oil on Linen Canvas_________20" x 20"

Gallery Wrap ________$975

Comments are appreciated.

"Feisty Little Crab"

Fun little painting from a photo from my cousin Amy. I love painting animals.

Oil on Canvas Panel_______ 9" x 12"

Unframed _________$545

Comments are appreciated.

"Remember When We Were Young"

Remember when life was simple and a day at the beach blocked out all your problems. Nothing to do but soak up the sun, play in the surf and build sand castles. Painted from one of the photos I took while exploring the Forgotten Coast of Florida. Neat place.

Oil on Linen Canvas 6" x 6"

Framed SOLD

Comments are appreciated.

"Hot Lips"

My entry in the Dixie Girls Paint Challenge July theme "hot". It was a bit of a challenge to come up with an idea that no one else might think of. I have this wonderful little teapot that I had been planning to paint for a long time. It was fun to paint.

Oil on Linen Canvas _________10" x 10"

Unframed _________$495

Comments are appreciated.

"Mug & Cherries"

Oil on Canvas Board ______8" x 8"

Unframed _______$165

Comments are appreciated.

"Girl in the Subway"

This is from a photo I took a couple of years ago while on a quick trip to New York City. Trying to take inobtrusive photos in a busy subway was quite a challenge, but I always knew that this was one scene I needed to capture in pastels. So many layers. Lots of drawing and redrawing to get the perspective right. I think my next painting will be hills and clouds - no lines!

Pastel on Pastelbord_______24" x 18"

Framed_________$1450

Comments are appreciated.

"Tropical Breeze"

A little painting done with a palette knife. I wanted to use up some left over paint and try out some new palette knives. I still have a lot to learn, but I did use up the paint.

Oil on linen canvas________5" x 7"

Framed________SOLD

Comments are appreciated.

"Crystal on Ice"

My entry for the "sparkle" theme of the Dixie Girls Paint Challenge. This image was painted from 3 different photos I took while arranging the still life set up. When people ask me how long it took to paint the painting, do they think about how long I spent prepping before I ever got started?

Oil on Masonite _____6" x 6"

Unframed_____ SOLD

Comments are appreciated.

"Fishing Anyone?"

I love painting anything on the water. This painting is all about the reflections.

6" x 12"___________Oil on Canvas

Unframed Gallery Wrap___$295

Comments are appreicated.

"Surf's Up"

Another scene from Florida's Forgotten Coast - Mexico Beach. It was a warm sunny day at the beach. The sun felt great. So many people and scenes to paint. Can't wait to go back.

Palette Knife Oil on masonite________6" x 6"

Unframed_________ SOLD

Comments are appreciated.

"Oyster Boat 242, Eastpoint, FL"

Scene from a recent trip to the "Forgotten Coast" of Florida. This oyster boat in Eastpoint, FL was one of many that dotted the coastline. Fishermen from Eastpoint harvest 10% of the U. S. oysters each year. We certainly sampled our share while visiting there. I love all the local restaurants and the absence of high rises and chains.

9" x 12"______Oil on Linen Panel

Framed_______$495

Comments are appreciated.

"Farm in the Hills"

Just finished another one. 2/3 palette knife, 1/3 brush. Still trying to get the hang of using a palette knife. Not as easy as I thought it would be, but I'll keep trying. This is a scene from Cashiers, NC.

Oil on canvas______10" x 10"

Framed_______$495

Comments are appreciated.

"Bald Point State Park, FL"

Scene from the Bald Point State Park along Florida's forgotten coast. I have so many photos I can't decide which to paint next.

Oil on linen______9" x 12"

Framed_______$495

Comments are appreciated.

"Peggy's Treasures"

Commission delivered. This was a real challenge for me. I'm so happy that I stuck with it and the results pleased the client and the family that received the portrait as a gift. I'm never happier than when I'm challenged with something new.

"Gliding At Low Level"

Another attempt at using a palette knife. I still have a lot to learn. Had to resort to the brush for finishing details.

Oil on linen canvas_____10" x 10"

Framed________$495

Comments are appreciated.

"Quiet in the Cove"

First painting of the new year. I'm planning to focus on learning to use the palette knife and stop diddling with details. Hopefully the weather will be warm enough this coming week to get back into my studio. Painting in the livingroom is not the same. I miss all my "stuff".

Oil on linen canvas_____10" x 10"

Framed________$495

Comments are appreciated.

"U. G. White Mercantile, Athens, AL"

Painted plein air on the Courthouse Square in Athens, Alabama. Many small towns still have stores in operation that we remember from our childhood. Slick, modern mega stores have none of the charm and personal attention that you get in places like this.

Oil on linen panel_____9" x 12"

Framed________$495

Comments are appreciated.

"Austin"

This is a study that I painted in preparation for a group portrait of 3 little boys.

Oil on Linen______16" x 12"

Unframed______NFS

Comments are appreciated.

"Just Drifing By"

I love pelicans. I can watch them all day for entertainment. Those are shadows on the water - not oil. Just in case you are wondering!

Oil on linen canvas______10" x 10"

Framed________SOLD

Comments are appreciated.

"Around the Bend"

Fall is in the air. Warm sunlight and brilliant colors in the leaves. My favorite time of year to paint.

Oil on linen canvas______10" x 10"

Framed________$475

Comments are appreciated.

"Cotton Pickin' Time"

High cotton in New Market, Alabama. Typical scene right now. Even though it is still hot outside, cotton picking time reminds me that fall and cooler weather will be here before long.

Oil on linen canvas________10" x 10"

Framed________SOLD

Comments are appreciated.

"Boiled Peanuts"

Latest pastel painting from a photo I took about 5 years ago near Waynesville, NC. Everything about the scene speaks of the South. Sadly this location is now abandoned.

Pastel on Pastelbord _______18" x 24"
Framed__________$1450

Comments are appreciated.

"Fine Day at the Farm"

This little scene was painted last April in Franklin, TN. It was one of my early efforts in painting with a limited palatte - ultramarine blue, cadmium red deep, cadmium yellow deep and white. I truly amazes me the range of colors possible with these 4 paints.

Oil on linen panel__________9" x 12"

Framed__________$525

Comments are appreciated.

"Boat Dock on Lake Glenville, NC"

Scene from the path to the boat dock behind the home of my hosts during the Arts on the Green Plein Air Paintout in July. Gentle breezes and temps in the high 70's high in the mountains of North Carolina. It was a lovely place to stay for a week. I painted this as a Thank You gift for my hosts.

Oil on masonite________8" x 8"

Framed________NFS

Comments are appreciated.

"Lunch Time at Stillwater Farm"

View from Stillwater Farm in Cashiers, NC. Draft horses, miniature horses and burros are raised here. They even developed a new breed of draft horse - the "Gypsy Vanner". The problem with animals ( and children) is that they can't stay still!

Oil on Linen _________ 9" x 12"

Framed ___________$525

Comments are appreciated.