This is a small painting (11" x 15") done of red poppies I saw in front of a house in Hubbard, Texas. They were brilliant red orange and planted so beautifully in the front walkway where they were a "show stopper"! I plan to do a larger version of this, soon!

This past weekend my painting, Awakening, was awarded Best of Show in the 2011 Henderson County Art Show.

This painting, titled Joy, was selected to be exhibited at the 45th Richardson Civic Art Society Regional Art Show to be held May 4 - May 30, 2011. This was my second year to have one of my artworks selected, and it was certainly an honor to be chosen to participate in this art exhibit.

Camellias from the backyard of the home that I will soon be leaving. Have planted new camellias at our new home...love camellias!

These are orchids I photographed in San Antonio early last summer at the San Antonio Arboretum's orchid house....splendid orchids of all colors, sizes, and colors!

Stopping by on a Snowy Day

This is a painting done of a "once in a lifetime" shot of a rare red fox. Just last week, we had a rare 4-5 inch snow at our lake home. My neighbor called to tell us that a red fox was heading toward our house. We waited, watched, and caught it as it paused to rest. It looked right at us, and I hurriedly snapped a photo.
What an extraordinary sight it was!

Awakening

My latest, and perhaps favorite painting, is "Awakening". As mentioned before, magnolias are one of my favorite flowers and this painting seems to capture the light, beauty and grace of the magnolia.