14 x 11in acrylic on primed/sealed corrugated cardboard (keepin’ it green), varnished. I’ve been studying Mark Rothko’s color theory just a bit, and thought, hmmm, what if I just made a checkerboard pattern and limited palette…what would happen?  So, with the intention...

14 x 11in acrylic on primed/sealed corrugated cardboard (keepin’ it green), varnished. I took a wonderful workshop on minimalism (the process, not the art historical period) this weekend by the talented artist and engaging teacher Janet Moore.  Visit her site here, she has a unique...

Commissions now accepted for the Faces You Love! Send me a photograph of a favorite close up picture of you or your loved one. One face only per portrait. You can give me a few preferences such as name 3 of my face paintings you especially like three words that describe this special...

14 x 11in acrylic on primed/sealed corrugated cardboard (keepin’ it green), varnished. I took a wonderful workshop on minimalism (the process, not the art historical period) this weekend by the talented artist and engaging teacher Janet Moore.  Visit her site here, she has a unique...

13 x 10in ink and gouache on watercolor paper $100 U.S. shipping/handling Lady Edith…I think she needs a Lord Harley or something, hmmm, will have to work on that. ...

13 x 10in ink and gouache on watercolor paper $140 includes U.S. shipping/handling Miss Caroline – so sweet in her little rain hat. Note: There is a painting on the back of this, but it does not show thru the thick paper. ...

13 x 10in ink and gouache on watercolor paper $140 includes U.S. shipping/handling Georgia, she’s got attitude, spunk, whatever you want to call it, you never forget her, she won’t let you! LOL. ...

Well, another dream has come true!  This piece, Yuki Mae, was juried into the RED Show (Small Works) at the prestigious Gallery One, in Petaluma, California.  A couple of years ago when I first visited Gallery One, I was in awe of all the beautiful and diverse art on the walls.  Under my...

10 x 10in mixed media (opaque watercolor, gouache, watercolor pencil, charcoal) on gessoed 300lb wc paper $90 includes U.S. shipping/handling A bit abstract, and assymetrical, but lots of fun.  It’s admittedly more Springtime than Autumn, but you know…..creative license is in...

22 x 15in mixed media (opaque watercolor, gouache, charcoal) on 140lb wc paper $225 includes u.s. shipping/handling Ok, there’s a story here……what do you see?  Who’s our heroine going on a date with?  There’s a heart, see it?  Seek it! This one’s bigger...

14x 10.5in watercolor – transparent and opaque (gouache) on 140lb wc paper (will fit a 13 x 10 frame) $140 includes u.s. shipping/handling I love painting free, spontaneously, and have these glorious personages appear.  Darla has some attitude, alluring green eyes, sporty ponytail and...

Hollywood Glamour #3 9 x 6in acrylic on recycled paper mounted to 1.5 stretched canvas, sides painted to match (Note: there is a slight rippling of the paper glued to the support, not very noticeable) $90 includes u.s. shipping/handling Hollywood Glamour Gal #3 is available on my Notecards...

I can’t believe I forgot to post my Glam Girls #2 and 3!  Thanks to my friend, Nafia, for pointing that out.  (I had included them in my notecards, but forgot to post, oh the brain….) Hollywood Glamour #2 9 x 6in on 300lb wc paper mounted to 1.5 stretched canvas, sides painted to...

7 x 5in. acrylic on recycled paper sewn to 10 x 8in smooth white paper, ready to frame See sample of my “sewn” Studies. $25 includes U.S. shipping/handling Abstract background and pensive look….hmmm, what’s she thinking? ...

6 x 6in. acrylic  on cradled wood panel, sides painted black $55 includes U.S. shipping/handling A minimalist face, she loves the birds, Marva does, but she is also wary of getting you-know-what on! LOL. ...

6 x 6in. acrylic on heavy paper $40 includes U.S. shipping/handling She’s the charmer of the party, everyone loves “Lil”.  Always a kind word about everyone, a funny quote, just her delivery and her heart are enchanting, that’s our Loevable Lilly. ...

5 x 5in. acrylic on heavy paper $40 includes U.S. shipping/handling A bit kooky, as many of my faces are, but this one is sincere about making it out of her tight spot.  Good for her, you go, Girl! ...

10 x 8in. gouache,, carbon on recycled paper $45 includes U.S. shipping/handling Just sweet and shy, but wants to be friends. She was featured on Balsamic Moon’s Oct 2011 home page sporting Tektite Earrings. ...

7 x 5in. acrylic on recycled paper sewn to 10 x 8in smooth white paper, ready to frame See sample of my “sewn” Studies.  $45 includes U.S. shipping/handling Just sweet and shy, but wants to be friends. Heather is available on my new Notecards here. ...

7 x 5in. acrylic on recycled paper sewn to 10 x 8in smooth white paper, ready to frame See sample of my “sewn” Studies.  $45 includes U.S. shipping/handling Simple, abstracted, minimalist…..a happy little grouping of bright red poppies. Poppies is available on my new Notecards...

4 x 6in. acrylic on recycled paper sewn to 10 x 8in smooth white paper, ready to frame $35 includes U.S. shipping/handling See sample of my “sewn” artwork.  And out of the background i saw this little girl…green skin, curls and all! Available as a notecard….see here. ...

7 x 5in. acrylic on recycled paper sewn to 10 x 8in smooth white paper, ready to frame $35 includes U.S. shipping/handling See sample of my “sewn” small works. It appears to me in this little scenario, that the haloed goddess is blessing and passing on her mantle to the dark haired...

7 x 5in. acrylic on recycled paper sewn to 10 x 8in smooth white paper, ready to frame $25 includes U.S. shipping/handling See sample of my “sewn” Studies. This hard-working angel is gathering up all the prayers of everyone, and responsible for delivering them to the Throne, every single...

6in x 4in. Mixed media on recycled paper sewn to 10x8in white cardstock. $25 includes shipping/handling. See sample of my “sewn” Studies. Different (higher) horizon line than #1, otherwise, pretty much the same.  Make a great pair! ...

6in x 4in. Mixed media on recycled paper sewn to 10x8in white cardstock. $25 includes shipping/handling. Gotta eat your apples. ...

5.25 x 4in. acrylic on recycled paper sewn to 10 x 8in smooth white paper, ready to frame $25 includes U.S. shipping/handling See sample of my “sewn” Studies. I love that you can even see through to the postcard underneath….definitely recycled! ...

5.25in x 4in. Mixed media on recycled paper sewn to 10x8in white cardstock. $25 includes shipping/handling. See sample of my “sewn” Studies. Ooh la la…..(where does this stuff come from??) ...

5.25in x 4in. Mixed media on recycled paper sewn to 10x8in white cardstock. See sample of my “sewn” Studies. $25 includes shipping/handling. Another sultry gal! ...

4.25in x 5.25in. Mixed media on recycled paper sewn to 10x8in white cardstock. See sample of my “sewn” Studies. $25 includes shipping/handling. Another “paint what i see” painting. Funny how these little stories emerge. ...

5 x 5in. acrylic and collage on cradled wood panel, sides painted black $40 includes U.S. shipping/handling A sweet and contemplative beauty on textured wood, with real wood hair adornments, decorated no less with gold ink. ...

7 x 5in. acrylic on recycled paper sewn to 10 x 8in smooth white paper, ready to frame See sample of my “sewn” Studies. $45 includes U.S. shipping/handling I just love her sweet little face! Simple Girl is available on my new Notecards here. ...

I finally did it….well, getting ready for the Home Show this weekend got me going on lots of fronts.  But notecards is just one of them, and because I can’t seem to do anything just normal-regular, I had to go and figure out how to offer handmade cooler than jellybeans...