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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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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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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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Beckoning Bay

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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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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The Water Fountain

Water FountainThe Water Fountain The Water Fountain was inspired both by my love of gardens and water features, and by the magic memory of the story “The Secret Garden” where children find and revive a forgotten hidden garden.   Perhaps that’s … 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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Flowers and Song

Flowers & Song I always wished I could play the piano, and part of this work expresses that longing.  This work was also inspired by the lovely sunflowers and Impressionist style  of Vincent Van Gogh.  I find the combination of … Continue reading

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