INSPIRATION
Joy Comes in the Morning – Original Oil 48″ x 60″
The location that inspired this painting is the stunning Fan Shell Beach, on the 17 Mile Drive near Carmel, CA. I spent many hours enjoying the sound of crashing waves onto mighty rocks, the wind...
Cerulean Wave – Original Oil 20″ x 30″
I have always been drawn to water. Whether lakes or streams, great rivers or my favorite – the oceans, if the opportunity presents itself, I am there. I was swimming at a very early age and remember...
Radiant Overcomer – Original Oil 24″ x 30″
I don’t know if you would agree with me or not, but I can sometimes feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of events and concerns on my to do list. Most are necessary if not good things… painting,...
Flamingo Surprise – Original Oil Painting 24″ x 24″
I went to the zoo with some of my family and one of my favorite exhibits were the magnificent flamingos. Elegant birds of great distinction and opulent color, with beautiful graceful lines. ...
Abide – Original Oil Painting 36″ x 36″
I was driving North on 101 following the stunning coastline. It was one of those amazing winter days where my ocean was a cerulean blue that the mirrored the sky. It is often a deeper or greyed-blue...
Finding Peace – Original Oil Painting 20″ x 20″
The motivation for this painting was to express God’s creation as pure – so a white unique flower was my choice. I found the ‘Lisianthus Mariachi Pure White’ flower at the nursery and knew this...
Song of Joy – Original Oil Painting 36″ x 36″
As often happens, I am led along a train of thought while painting any given picture. This image of a Pink Mariachi Lisianthus flower held a vivid thought of joy – so beautifully crafted by the...