Snowy Owl

My interest in birding reaches back to childhood. My mother gave me the gift of nature, birds and the great outdoors. Mainly, it didn’t cost anything. However I have a huge love of birding. They say “paint what you know,” …

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Awakening

I was actually trying to get away from my more typical colors using blues and purples. I like the yellows and greens! This watercolor became my “awakening!” I hope the viewer will be able to feel the mood of this painting. …

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Nature’s Jewels

This piece evolved as I was painting it! The colors appeared as possible flowers or maybe leaves. I scrunched it up to add more texture. I like painting abstracts because it leaves the viewer to feel something or to see forms and shapes. …

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Card Trick

Barn quilts have been around for a long time, but only recently have they become popular again. Wisconsin has several designated barn quilt trails throughout the state. I love the simple designs and the basic colors used in this folk art. …

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The Call of the Wild

My extensive collection of men’s ties come from antique stores, thrift shops, rummage sales, family and friends. These wildlife ties just seemed to belong together, so I created this wall hanging to show them off. …

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Finch upon a Larkspur

One of the life lessons we derive from nature is the intricate and inclusive relationship the elements share with one another. The flowers become a resting place for small birds, trees become a shelter for bugs and bees. …

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Heavenly Blooms Abiding

This is a bit of a fantasy floral expression. As flowers fade there is always an element of glory that remains. A glimmer of color, a floral center to inspire, petal growth, and design that takes one’s breath away. …

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