Study - Vase of Sunflowers

Study - Vase of Sunflowers

8x6, soft pastel

One of my goals is to sell affordable original artwork. Sometimes that's a big challenge when a painting can take quite a few hours to complete. Such is the case with my "realism" pieces, where one painting can take days, weeks, or months to complete. But others that are more "impressionistic" are more easily created and (once in awhile) just more fun to create.  And thankfully, more affordable to just about anyone.  Hope you enjoy this little vignette.

Kay's Bird

Kay's Bird

10x8, soft pastel

A little tribute to my mother-in-law who left us far too soon.  I have fond memories of her picking out this little ceramic bird. She displayed three of them in her kitchen window for many years...a great reminder to me of the time we spent together.  The sunflowers certainly take center stage in this painting with the drama of the late evening sun highlighting their petals...but the tiny bird is there as my muse.  A sweet reminder of a wonderful lady.