Lucy & Toby, 22x28, oil on canvas

Toby thoughtfully reflects, looking into the fire about what a long and happy friendship the two of them have had. Lucy rests in her bed– she’s older – knowing Toby is watching over her and the home. These are my cousin’s babies - I painted this for her. I will be sending it out to her in California as soon as the oil dries.

Hollyhocks, 16 x 20, oil on canvas board

I just finished another flower painting – hollyhocks. I enjoyed everything about painting this composition – I used yellows for the rock wall instead of gray/green which made the whole scene happier for me. It was a quick work with chunky brush strokes. I added cold wax to the paint in the red flowers themselves for dimension.