Working in Layers
Today I'm working on a painting of the "White by the Gate" camellias blooming in my garden. In spite of some near freezing temperatures this week, it is loaded with…
Emerald Palmetto
Emerald Palmetto is the fifth in my series of monotypes of palmetto trees. Each image is similar to the others, but has unique colors and textures due to the unpredictability of…
Green and Brown Palmetto
The warm weather in South Carolina this week inspired me to continue my series of palmetto trees. Layering the stencils and varying the colors make each piece unique.
Happy Holidays!
Wishing you Peace, Hope, and Love throughout the holiday season and the new year!
State Park Deals
I painted this view of a lake at Barnwell State Park when I was an Artist in Residence in October. I wrote an earlier post about my experience with Hurricane…
End of Show Special
The sabal palmetto, state tree of South Carolina, is also called the blue palmetto. The blue and green fronds of this tree provide cool contrast against the autumnal ochres…
Giving Thanks
November is a month of remembrance and thanksgiving, of grieving and celebrating. With All Saints Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, and Thanksgiving passing in quick succession, we’re on an emotional…
Saltmarsh Solitude
Solitude matters, and for some people, it's the air they breathe. (Susan Cain) I wish people were all trees and I think I could enjoy them then. (Georgia O'Keeffe) I…
Minding the Gap
Have you ever thought about the process that takes place before a piece of art appears ready for sale on a gallery wall? Today, I’m giving you an inside look…
Barnwell State Park
The South Carolina Park Service offers an Artist in Residence program at some of the state parks. Last fall I applied and was accepted for a stay at Barnwell State…