June is the beginning of travel season for me. Of course, I may travel year-round, but the feeling is a holdover from school days and the excitement of summer vacation. I’ve been cleaning out and […]
Carolina In Color
I’m honored that the Palmetto Curatorial Exchange has selected my work for an exhibit at the South Carolina Department of Commerce on Main Street in Columbia, SC. The Palmetto Curatorial Exchange is a collaboration between […]
Oakleaf Hydrangea #2
The oakleaf hydrangea in bloom in my garden is a southeastern native. It has big, bold leaves and large white blooms that turn to pink and tan through the summer. Red leaves in the fall […]
Oakleaf Hydrangea
Hydrangea quercifolia, commonly known as oak leaf hydrangea, is blooming in my garden this week. We’ve had moderate temperatures and some rain recently, so the garden is a lush tapestry of many shades of green. […]
Along the Cart Path
After doing some yard cleanup and mulching this week, I was inspired to relax on the deck and paint the view of the perennial garden and golf course in the back. It’s nice to have […]
Yellow Irises
Irises are a favorite subject. In this painting, I’m experimenting with complementary colors of yellow and blue-purple.
Iris Time
Though April showers may come your way, They bring the flowers that bloom in May. So if it’s raining, have no regrets, Because it isn’t raining rain you know, it’s raining violets. –Songwriters: […]
Spring in My Garden
Last Saturday, the plein air group painted in my garden and had lunch at my house. I didn’t paint because I couldn’t focus on cooking and painting at the same time. Today was a calmer […]
April in Winnsboro
This week in South Carolina the weather is beautiful. It’s prime time for gardening and plein air painting. Today I had the opportunity to have lunch and paint with Barbara Yongue, Melinda Smith, and Alice […]
Flowers Everywhere
Among the April showers this week I delivered new paintings to Ellen Taylor Interiors on Gervais Street in preparation for Artist Vista April 20-22. I’ll be there for Art Night April 20, 5-9 pm. Hope […]