Category Archives: Romantic Destinations

Cote d’Azur

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Artimagination

“Cote d’Azur” is an artwork across 5 canvases completed in 2015. I wanted to capture a playful, colorful beach scene, showing people from all walks of life and body types, each contributing to the beauty of the whole. I grew more »

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Named One of 5 Creatives You Should Know

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Artimagination

I just received the most FUN email today – I’ve been chosen as one of 5 “Creatives You Should Know” by the Creative Network Blog (sponsored by StudioVox). It’s such an honor – the article is so well written and more »

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The Golden Gate

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Artimagination

                        For “The Golden Gate” artwork, created in 2014, I wanted to capture the picturesque San Francisco city scape along with the watery excitement and beauty that surround the more »

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Gondolier of Venice

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Artimagination

Gondolier of Venice was inspired by the romance of the waterways of Venice, Italy.   The water effects in this artwork were very important to me to get right and difficult to execute.  I wanted Gondolier of Venice to have an more »

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Bon Jour

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Artimagination

Bon Jour was inspired by the romantic Eiffel Tower and cafes of Paris, France.   I wanted this artwork to have a soft, happy effect,and I also wanted it to be the sort of artwork that draws you in.  As you more »

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Bench at Giverny

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Artimagination

Bench at Giverny This artwork honors the Impressionist master Monet and his lovely gardens at Giverny.  I wanted share my view not only of Monet’s gardens, but also of the vast waterway of creativity that Monet helped bring to life, more »

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Lake of Dreams

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Artimagination

  Lake of Dreams This artwork Lake of Dreams is also known as “Le Lac de Reves” and is one of my favorites.  Inspired by quiet water features and the magical havens they create, as well as the lovely Mediterranean more »

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Chef at the Farmer’s Market

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Artimagination

Chef at the Farmer’s Market This lively artwork was inspired by my trips to the many weekly  colorful, bountiful Farmer’s Markets along the California Central Coast region.  Such beautiful produce!  Wonderful flowers!  Arts & crafts!  I enjoyed painting the sunflowers more »

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Shangri La

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Artimagination

Shangri La Shangri La was inspired by the magic and abundance of Ojai, a magical small town in California nestled in a Valley embraced by the Twin Trees of Ventura, the Pacific Ocean, and the Santa Barbara hills (represented in more »

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Beckoning Bay

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Artimagination

Inspired by the inlets, bays and waterways and byways and the beautiful flora of New Zealand, “Beckoning Bay” is a mixed media piece.

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Oasis

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Artimagination

Inspired by lovely waterside retreats, peaceful havens from a busy world. Limited Editions available upon request.

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Waiter at the Champs Elysees

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Artimagination

Waiter at the Champs ElyseesThis lovely artwork was inspired by the famous people-watching, café-lovers paradise along the Champs Elysees in Paris, France.  I wanted to achieve the effect of  dappled light on the walkways as the café patrons enjoy watching more »

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Jaaazzzz

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Artimagination

Jaaazzzz Jaaazzzz is my tribute to smokey jazz and blues clubs, where jazz emerged to influence modern music.  I wanted to use smokey colors and big swirls, not just to mimic smoke, but also to show the music was flowing.  more »

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Mission at Santa Barbara

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Artimagination

Mission at Santa BarbaraMission at Santa Barbara This artwork was inspired by the jewel of all the California Missions, the Mission at Santa Barbara, with its lovely twin towers, large water fountain feature, impressive gardens, and rosy colors.  The Mission more »

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Country Cottage

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Artimagination

Inspired by the thatched roof cozy cottages of the English countryside,with their adjacent farms and rose gardens, and the secret havens they create. Enjoy the bit of whimsy in the little black sheep grazing with his flock. All the artwork more »

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Dolphins at the Harbor

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Artimagination

Dolphins at the HarborDolphins at the Harbor Dolphins at the Harbor was inspired by the both the dolphins I grew up (and even swam) with, and the picturesque harbor at Santa Barbara with its lovely dolphin statue by Bud Bottoms.  more »

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