Blue Bird

Painting size 16 x 20

I thought all along that this was a blue bird, but now I am unsure.  If you know what bird this is

 you could let me know.  This picture was inspired by an old door in Potter County Pa.  I loved the 

chipping paint and the old rustic look.  Something about birds are fun to paint.  The background

of this painting has some orange in it to compliment the blue of the bird and make him steal the show.

Gum Ball Machine

                                                        Painting size 16 x 20

This painting was a lot of fun to paint.  I actually painted it during some of the long winter months.  Whenever I would sit down to work at it it would bring a smile to my face,  This painting allowed me to play around with color.  I tried to float the strong colors around in the chrome as well as the gum balls.  

Night Life

                                                              16 x 25
  I'm thinking it would be cool to take up the saxophone. I loved this guys expression and how you almost feel his music.  Think of a warm evening by the water.  The city in this painting is Columbus Ohio. 

The Soul Sings

                                                                19x28                                                                                    Here is another painting in my music series.  Jackie is a very gifted singer and I have enjoyed listening to her make music come alive.  When I took this picture she was actually singing one of my mothers favorite songs. 

Anna

     Here is a picture that came about when I found this hat at a shop.  The hat is a vintage hat.  I really liked it and wanted to paint it.  My sister-in-law Anna was willing to model for me.   She did a great job.

Classical sound

                                                                    18x 21 1/2
This painting is another in the music series.  A friend of mine agreed to be the model for this painting.  I loved how the cello, scarf and her hair all worked together.   I enjoyed working the orange color into the scarf. 

Natural Melody

Painting size is11.5 x30

This is painting of a friend who plays violin with her family.  Her older sister got married and she had this beautiful celtic dress for the wedding.  I asked her if she would be willing to go out  with me to take some pictures.  She did a wonderful job.  I had so much fun painting her hair and the willow tree that she is sitting in front of.  Hope you enjoy.