"The Violin"

This drawing was inspired by my Father who played the violin throughout his life. His music never left my consciousness. I can still see and hear him practicing every night before I went to bed. I still hear him playing.

Black and White

Student Mural

5 ft x 12 ft

Students created the mural to demonstrate the function and value of line, dimension, pattern and contrast. Work displayed in the Library of Mesa University, Grand Junction, Colroado

 

 

"International Women's Day"

I was teaching Color Theory at the University of Kentucky. We created a large exhibition for the International Student Center at the University to celebrate "International Day of Women". Students explored the principles of Color Theory in their jeans. Women make up between 60-80 percent of garment workers. These jeans represent color, texture, and make a statement letting students know where their jeans come from and the conditions they experience in the factories. 

 "Ladies and their Pots"

This is one in a series of 3 watercolors representing the beautiful ceramic work of the Nahuatl women in Mexico. Their work in ceramics is famous throughout Mexico. I felt their contribution to the arts should be recognized and celebrated.

 

"Endangered Birds of Mexico"

8ft x 10ft

This mural was completed at "La Ofrenda" a cafe located in the  historic district of Torreon, Mexico. Mexico has a longstanding tradition of mural works which date back to the ancient Aztec, Mayan and other ancient cultures of Mexico. The mural was completed with the help of students, local Artists and community members who shared a common interest in preserving the endangered birds of Mexico. 

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                                                                           "Jeans on Red Chair"

This image captured the feeling I have when life is simple. You come home, toss your work clothes on a chair and move on with your life. No folding, no organizing, no looking for something to wear the next day. The next day, there they are and you are out the door. I love the everyday feeling this image presented for me. 

"Blue Ranch House and Poppies"

"Blue Ranch House, Jelm Wyoming"

Oil 18"x24"

I walked past this old ranch house on a dirt road along the Laramie River in a remote, small community of 5 houses.The bright blue color of the abandoned ranch.house contrasted with the bright orange poppies and the worn green door that I couldn't resist painting. 

 

 

  Hibiscus

16"x 20"

"Poinsetta" is a dynamic, loose expression of the magic of Watercolor. The deep, dynamic, exotic reds of the Poinsetta were emphasized by the light and deep color that moved through the individual floral form that draped over the vase.