Watercolors

atercolors
Much of my work is done in watercolor, and this page features a few of my favorites.

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"Matty" Those laughing eyes just shine off the page!

Dreaming of another trip to Maryland's Eastern Shore. Love these Pelicans!

Sonja's Robin

"Green Pastures" A painting for my sweetheart.

"Extravagant Gentleman"

Fields of Gold

Smith Island Crab Shanty

This commision was for a man we met several years ago in Pennsylvania. Ben and his wife Emma are a wonderful Amish couple who enjoy "riding the rails" now that they are retired. Ben loves trains , but mostly he loves meeting and spending time getting to know people.
I am thankful to call this special couple friends!

"Blooms in the desert" I recently lost my mother and during our final days together, I found comfort walking through the desert paths near her home. Even in our deep sorrow, there is beauty to be found.

"A Portrait to remember" When Denise lost her father this year, she wanted to have a portrait done from one of her favorite old photos. It was a privilege to work on this for her, and to think about the life and stories reflected in this scene. Her brother was deeply touched when she presented the finished portrait to him for Christmas.

After a recent trip to the Rawlings Conservatory in Baltimore, I was inspired to try capturing the beauty of the orchids we saw. Their delicate petals and colors are just stunning!

Lime Kiln M.P. Church built 1888. Captured in my heart and with my brush 2018

Old churches fascinate me. Weddings, births, dedications, memorial services; beginnings and endings and so many of life's most important milestones in between are marked within these doors. Hearts find God here. The serene beauty and dignity of this church despite the ravages of time spoke to me very deeply. With the owners permission, my dear sweetheart salvaged a window frame from the bell tower as a gift for me, which now hangs proudly in my window, reminding me of a special day and of God's faithfulness through all generations.

A day at Smith Island

No picture from a camera, or painting can capture the beauty and peace of this place. I'm sure that won't keep me from trying...

Ruke's Seafood Deck- home of the "Best crab cakes on the shore"

A little Wren spent this snowy day at my feeder. He makes a lot of noise for such a little guy!

Le's Chicken

Dogwoods- one of my mother's favorite!

"VIEW FROM MY WINDOW"

A friend recently commissioned this piece for her daughter, who took a vacation to Italy and wanted a special picture done to remember her trip.

I was recently privileged to work on these two commissions for fellow "Bird Lovers" Judy and Rick in Arizona. These are beautiful subjects! Enjoy the process of setting them to flight!