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Peony Parade

                      Peony Parade is inspired by what is perhaps my favorite flowers – peonies – with their plump, overstuffed with petals, blossoms.   Here in California peonies are difficult to grow … Continue reading

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Delft

                      Delft is inspired by my Dutch heritage and love of the traditional Dutch Delfy blue and white china.  “Delft” features cows enjoying a lazy ‘chat’ amidst a field of … Continue reading

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Spanish Rose

Spanish Rose celebrates the lively romance of the Spanish dance.  This work was inspired by Flamenco dancing first, but as I researched Spanish dance I learned that there is much more to Spanish dancing – including Bolero, Fandango, Paso doble, … Continue reading

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Adorable Flower Fairies Boot Just Introduced!

I am so excited that one of my first artworks “Flower Faeries” is now being offered as an adorable droplet rainboot! How fun and meaningful for me. Here is the original “Flower Faeries” artwork (the boot name is spelled “Flower … Continue reading

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Lovely “Papillons de Paisley” Rain & Garden Boot Just Released!

FUN NEWS! “Papillons de Paisley” has just been introduced as a rain and garden boot. It’s so pretty, I can’t wait to wear these boots! I can imagine them cheering up any grey day paired up with trench coats or … Continue reading

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Beautifully Big Ben

Beautifully Big Ben features not only Big Ben, but the flowers of England (the rose), Wales (the daffodil), Scotland (the Scottish thistle and the Scottish bluebell), and the clover of Northern Ireland.  The more you look a this artwork, the … Continue reading

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Poinsettia Passion

Poinsettia Passion was inspired by the lush royal red abundance of overlapping poinsettias upon poinsettias during the holidays.  I used several different red pigments to create this work, to ensure that it didn’t look flat and too monotone.  I wanted each poinsettia … Continue reading

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Papillons de Paisley

Papillons de Paisley is a fun play on paisley patterns, blending lively colors with my love of butterflies and gardens. The longer you look, the more butterflies you will see. Available in Limited Edition prints and more, available at Create.bz. … Continue reading

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Butterfly Fantasy

Butterfly Fantasy I have always been fascinated by butterflies, with all their colors and lovely shapes.  Butterfly Fantasy is my reaching beyond the bright colors to a more intoxicating palette, to create an exotically moody piece, full of movement.  In … Continue reading

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Butterfly Magic!

We were taken to a magical butterfly adventure at Butterfly Wonderland in Scottsdale – so worth seeing! Kudos to Butterfly Wonderland for making such a great, beautiful and educational butterfly sanctuary. There are many volunteers there that teach you things … Continue reading

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Ballet des Fleurs

Ballet des Fleurs In Ballet des Fleurs, I had fun juxtaposing graceful ballerinas with morning glories, tulips, roses and other flowers, inspired by the movement and grace of ballet and nature. I especially like the ballerinas!  The colors are very … Continue reading

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Butterfly Beauties

Butterfly Beauties was inspired by the butterfly shape blossoms of hydrangea and the dancing butterflies of my garden. To purchase fun items such as serving trays with this lovely artwork, please visit http://letsgoshopping.bz. Available in Limited Edition prints and more, available … Continue reading

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Roses of Conquest

Roses of Conquest This artwork is emotionally a very important piece to me.  It is about conquering life’s inevitable challenges, heart breaks and disappointments, and moving on to successful new horizons.   Conquering life’s challenges, heartbreaks and disappointments is symbolized by … Continue reading

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Flower Celebration

Flower Celebration Flower Celebration provides an interesting interplay between soft florals and strong geometric patterns.  I was inspired by the intricate geometric planes and shapes in our everyday surroundings.  I had fun in this artwork combining warm colors and soft … Continue reading

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Passion Flower

Passion Flower Passion Flower Passion Flower was inspired by some unique tulips that I purchased at the amazing Los Angeles flower mart, as well as by the flower mart itself, filled with its hustling customers buying their flowers.   The … Continue reading

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Oasis

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

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Ranch Cosy

Dreams of Friesian horses, Leonberger dogs, orchards, and beautiful summer days on the ranch inspired this lovely painting. Limited Editions available upon request.

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Lion’s Paradise

Inspired by the beautiful lions at the Santa Barbara zoo and the romantic images of Africa and its unique flora,  Lion’s Paradise is a colorful work wth a few hidden bits of whimsy – note the “dancing” tree in the … Continue reading

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Flower Faeries

Flower Faeries is perhaps the first work in which I find what I consider to be my artistic nirvana, where my imagination was set free in color and less inhibited composition, far less fettered to the earthly ties of reality.  This … Continue reading

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Rising Stallion

Inspired by the powerful majestic movement of the horse – these gentle giants are beautiful, romantic creatures. All the artwork you see here is available in Limited Edition prints and many household and wearable products, at Create.bz.

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