Category Archives: original art

framed watercolor of cat

Several Original Sketches Sold

Over on my feline art sit, The Creative Cat, I post a daily sketch of my cats among other images, photos and informative articles and stories. The sketches began as a way for me to get a little practice each

framed watercolor of cat

Several Original Sketches Sold

Over on my feline art sit, The Creative Cat, I post a daily sketch of my cats among other images, photos and informative articles and stories. The sketches began as a way for me to get a little practice each

Sold an original, and offering prints

I first saw the ocean at the age of 30 when I visited Assateague Island, Virginia and felt as if I’d come home to an old friend; I also enjoyed meeting the wild ponies after having read all the books

Sold an original, and offering prints

I first saw the ocean at the age of 30 when I visited Assateague Island, Virginia and felt as if I’d come home to an old friend; I also enjoyed meeting the wild ponies after having read all the books

pastel sketch of trail

Donated Art, and an Event

I took a walk on the Panhandle Trail on Christmas Day 2011, a lovely sunny day and even fairly warm, no snow, but no rain either. Of course, there were many photo opportunities and one of my pleasures of being

pastel sketch of trail

Donated Art, and an Event

I took a walk on the Panhandle Trail on Christmas Day 2011, a lovely sunny day and even fairly warm, no snow, but no rain either. Of course, there were many photo opportunities and one of my pleasures of being

pastel portrait of two borzois

Another Place for My Art: Distinctively Different Decor…

Interior designer—and fellow cat rescuer—Bonita Farinelli and I met yesterday to consign a number of pieces of my artwork and prints to her Boutique at Distinctively Different Decor & More in Carnegie. And you can have the chance to see

pastel portrait of two borzois

Another Place for My Art: Distinctively Different Decor…

Interior designer—and fellow cat rescuer—Bonita Farinelli and I met yesterday to consign a number of pieces of my artwork and prints to her Boutique at Distinctively Different Decor & More in Carnegie. And you can have the chance to see

pastel painting of laundry and forsythia

“Spring Cleaning”

The backyard of an old farmhouse near me, I was drawn at first by the forsythia, which was right on the edge of the road as I drove past, then I saw the colorful hanging laundry, always a favorite subject

pastel painting of laundry and forsythia

“Spring Cleaning”

The backyard of an old farmhouse near me, I was drawn at first by the forsythia, which was right on the edge of the road as I drove past, then I saw the colorful hanging laundry, always a favorite subject

painting of autumn trees by creek

Sold “Autumn in the Valley”

I don’t sell my bigger paintings very often; they take me longer to paint simply because they are larger and often very detailed (interesting how the level of detail often increases with size), they are more expensive, they are difficult

painting of autumn trees by creek

Sold “Autumn in the Valley”

I don’t sell my bigger paintings very often; they take me longer to paint simply because they are larger and often very detailed (interesting how the level of detail often increases with size), they are more expensive, they are difficult

image of burnished light on water post cadr

Poetry Reading and Art Exhibit: Burnished Light on Water

Join me for my fifth annual poetry reading and art exhibit, “Burnished Light on Water: Reflections in Evening Light”. I’ll read new poems inspired by evening light and reflections and an exhibit of paintings and photographs. About My Annual Poetry

image of burnished light on water post cadr

Poetry Reading and Art Exhibit: Burnished Light on Water

Join me for my fifth annual poetry reading and art exhibit, “Burnished Light on Water: Reflections in Evening Light”. I’ll read new poems inspired by evening light and reflections and an exhibit of paintings and photographs. About My Annual Poetry

cloud study framed pastel painting

Sold a Painting in Exhibit at Galleria

I love it when one of my paintings goes to someone who really loves it. The woman who purchased “Cloud Study” said she just enjoyed looking at it and couldn’t wait to have it in her home. What more could

cloud study framed pastel painting

Sold a Painting in Exhibit at Galleria

I love it when one of my paintings goes to someone who really loves it. The woman who purchased “Cloud Study” said she just enjoyed looking at it and couldn’t wait to have it in her home. What more could

Sold Two Pieces in Carnegie Painted!

I usually create at least one special work for this show, and then have one other I’ve done during the year that qualifies, but this year I didn’t do either. Instead, I pulled three small en plein air sketches I’d

Sold Two Pieces in Carnegie Painted!

I usually create at least one special work for this show, and then have one other I’ve done during the year that qualifies, but this year I didn’t do either. Instead, I pulled three small en plein air sketches I’d

Sold “Serenity” on Etsy

I’m so happy to say I sold this painting on Etsy! To a customer in Arizona, which also has its own lovely landscapes. It’s always sad to kiss one goodbye, but happy to know it’s gone to a loving home–just

Sold “Serenity” on Etsy

I’m so happy to say I sold this painting on Etsy! To a customer in Arizona, which also has its own lovely landscapes. It’s always sad to kiss one goodbye, but happy to know it’s gone to a loving home–just