These yuccas are growing in the dry shade and sandy soil of Clemson University’s REC. I was interested in the way the sun on the mown grass silhouetted the trees and yuccas in the foreground.
Category Archives: Acrylics
Sandhill Shadow Web
The shadow pattern on the ground inspired this painting. It’s another in my series from Clemson’s Sandhill Research and Education Center near my home in central South Carolina. The walking paths around the lakes provide […]
Farm Lane
A farm near Lake City, South Carolina inspired this painting. There was an old barn, just about to fall down, and this lane that ended in a field. I’m not sure if there was a house […]
Water Lily Series III
Standing in front of a big red canvas this week, intending to start another water lily painting, I was excited and nervous. I enjoy the physicality of working on a large scale, but there is […]
Hillside Garden
I never meant to be a historian. No, I’m all about NOW when I’m painting. I look for the way the light hits the side of a building or what flowers are in bloom. […]
Spring Haze
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! In celebration of the day and of the beautiful warm spring weather in South Carolina, I’ve been thinking about GREEN. Today I’m featuring one of my early pieces inspired by the […]
Planning for Summer
In South Carolina we have had record low temperatures, a few snow flakes and lots of rain in the last two weeks. Today it was 70 degrees and sunny. Who can keep up? But […]
Mill Stream
For many of us, the first of the new year is a time of decluttering and organizing. This is especially true for me this year as I have recently retired from a full time job […]
Process or Product?
Do you want to have a garden or to tend a garden? Do you want to buy a painting or to make a painting? Do you like to cook or to eat someone else’s […]
Happy, Merry, & Anni
Happy Thanksgiving to you! As we pause to give thanks this week, I want to say that I am grateful that you are a loyal subscriber to my list. I appreciate your comments and support […]