Untukmu Para Pengunjung

Two of a Kind, Oil on panel, 9 x 12" $100

Elvis Is In The House, Oil on panel, 5 x 7" $100

Last year while visiting some friends, I took photos of their chickens. I figured that one day I'd get around to painting chickens because they look cool and taste great! Well, as you can see, our friend had some rather plain, drab hens and then this magnificent bird. I don't know what breed this is, but he really reminds me of 70's Elvis, in his white jumpsuit, a bit bloated and really strutting his stuff! Those chicks are his adoring fans.

The Road Less Traveled, Oil on RayMar panel, 5 x 7" $100

This is the companion piece to Headed Toward the Light. This was actually toward the beginning of our hike and in near proximity to my pastel painting, Around the Bend. As you can see, we were still on relatively level ground. When I paint these little pieces, or even gaze at them, they take me back to being there. But, most of all, walking hand in hand with my best friend, my heart, my husband.

Headed Toward the Light, Oil on RayMar panel, 6 x 6" $100

I painted this along with another companion piece, ironically about a week or so before the latest German Landscape Challenge. I say that because of the 'road' theme.

My husband and I were hiking the hills outside of Cambria, California where the reference for this piece was taken. The central coast is one of our favorite places. It wasn't too far up the road and we were greeted by a pair of peacocks. They are beautiful, but make the most awful, loud cry. I believe peacocks make great 'watch dogs' and are quick to sound an alert if they see or hear anything out of the ordinary. I think they can wake the dead!

Brian, Oil on panel, 14 x 11" $100

This was the second time that Brian modeled for us. He is a student from a nearby college. A handsome young man and an enjoyable model to paint!

Dominique, Oil on Panel, 14 x 11" $100

Wednesday was our portrait session in Tecumseh, and Dominique was our wonderful model. I spent about two hours minus breaks on this study. Dominique was a very energetic girl and this was her first time modeling. The arm resting on her head was her idea and although a difficult pose for her and for us, everyone did a fantastic job! I took some good photos and perhaps will develop this into a more finished piece.

Chinese Tea Strainer on Silk Chiffon, Oil on Panel, 7 x 5" SOLD

The strainer cup sits on a little hand, held in place by the thumb and fingers. Its part of a beautiful tea set that I received as a gift from China, brought to me by my brother who travels there often. Tea was also part of the gift, vacuum packed and enough to enjoy for years to come. The fabric of the chiffon is very diaphanous with subtle variations in color and pattern. The inspiration for this piece is from the The Color of White Challenge at: http://www.dailypaintworks.com/Challenge.

Here is my painted version:

President Lincoln, Oil on panel, 10 x 8" $100