Oil Painting Class

I had such a great time with the first 4-class series of painting classes and apparently the students did too. They asked for another series, so Thursday, August 5, launches the second series.

Teaching has perked up my senses causing me to concentrate more on the how and why of painting and then figure out how to put it all into words. I think I am getting as much out of the classes as the students are!

If you are interested in joining a class give me a call or email.

"Evening Magic"

"Evening Magic" is a 2"x3" miniature oil painting on Gallery Wrapped Canvas. This tiny painting was inspired by a kayak trip up the Silver River. This painting is designed for display on a table easel.

Bids start at just 99 Cents

FREE packaging and shipping

Email your bids to me or post here. You will be contacted to confirm you as the highest bidder or to let you know you have been out bid. Bids may be offered until 5 pm EST, Monday August 2.

Miniature Painting Auction

"Winding River" , 6"x8" is painted in oil on gallery wrapped canvas. I painted it at the Wekiva Springs Plein Air Event in Apopka, Florida.


This is a little tributary just off the main river. A quiet little spot that I found away from the hustle and bustle of boaters and swimmers.


The image to the right shows how the painting is extended around the edges. It is designed to be displayed on a table easel or hung on the wall unframed.


Bids start at 99 Cents and Shipping is FREE

Bids may be offered until 5 pm EST Monday, July 5. Just email me with your bid. I will let you know if you are the high bidder or are outbid.

Silver River Kayak Outing

Lars Andersen owns the Adventure Outpost in Highsprings and leads many paddling trips here in north Florida. I have received his emails outlining the trips and have wanted to go, but have always had conflicts.

Tuesday, everything worked out and I was able to join the group of Master Naturalists who had come from the east coast of Florida to paddle with Lars on the Silver River. Wow! That is right in my own back yard! And just minutes from my house!

The morning was beautiful, just enough cloud cover to keep the temperature down. It was great to paddle along and listen to Lars call out the names of native plants - pickerelweed, spatter dock, cardinal flower, etc., etc., etc. I try to know the names of plants I include in my landscape paintings so it was a valuable lesson.

He is easy going and knowledgeable and infects the group with enthusiasm for paddling and Florida's natural wonders. If you want more information about his "wanna go" trips:

Adventure Outpost
18238 NW Hwy 441
High Springs, Fl 32643
386-454-0611
http://www.adventureoutpost.net/
riverguide2000@yahoo.com

Painting Class

Last Thursday was the first class of my 4-class series. It has been a long while since I taught and was a bit nervous. I restricted the class to only 6 students. This is a good number that allows me to give everyone lots of personal attention.

I am happy to say that all went well. It is a great group that is going to work well together. Everyone is eager to develope their own skills and try new ideas.

I am looking forward to the next class on Thursday!

Donation to Audubon for Wildlife Rescue

I have just read about the enormous amount of oil covering the beaches of north west Florida and feel helpless in the wake of this tragic event.

My mother was a member of the National Audubon Society and avid bird watcher. She inspired my love for the landscape and wildlife that has manifested itself in my art work.

In an effort to help in the rescue of wildlife on our beaches I pledge 10% of my art sales to Audubon's Protect Florida's Beaches. I hope you will join me in anyway you can to help this joint effort for our state and its wildlife.

Go to http://www.fl.audubon.org/ for more information about the project and to make donations. Or write to:

Audubon of Florida

Audubon's Protect Florida's Beaches

444 Brickell Avenue

Suite 850

Miami, Florida 33131

Miniature Painting Auction

Windy Prairie 5"x7"

I was in Lake Tahoe last week and away from a computer. I did not get to post the miniature painting on schedule so I am posting this one a little bit early. The bid deadline is 5 pm Monday, June 28.

For those of you who have traveled around Florida this scene should be familiar. Once you leave the congested cities you can see for miles on the open prairies. Standing ponds with sawgrass dot the landscape and cabbage palms spring up here and there.

Bids start at just 99 Cents

Shipping and packaging are FREE

"Windy Prairie" is painted in oil on canvas mounted on board. It can be displayed on a table easel or in a frame.