"Seaside Sentinels" ©

I learned something the last couple of weeks, never paint when you are sick.  Talk about frustration.  Finally I am almost "me" again, winning over the cold that has been hanging on and painted this scene that has been in the back of my mind for a long time.  The Art for Animal show that started last Sunday was a huge success.  Watching red dots and paintings flying off the walls was exactly what all of us had hoped for.  The representative from the Humane Society explained to me how much the funds would help out with their new building.  Next week I am off to paint in the snow.....

Oil on Canvas,  20" X 24"

"Beach Day" ©

One of the many advantages of making paintings is that you can paint a picture of where you would like to be.  Even though it's cold and raining outside, I could emerse myself in a sunny day at the beach, creating this little painting.  I popped a couple of children in the scene and may take them out in the morning when looking with fresh eyes, again one of the advantages of painting in oil.  

Oil on canvas,  14" X 18"