"Camden Catnap"

This is one of my larger paintings, destined for The Small Wonder gallery in Camden, Maine this summer.  When I took the photo for this painting a couple summers ago, I didn't realize that there was a hammock and a man sleeping in it, until I got home and looked a little closer.  -I think a foggy afternoon, the sounds of the harbor, and a comfortable hammock make an ideal place for a catnap!

my "Studio"

Thought I would post this for fun... my "studio" is in the center of the kitchen - perfect for the kids because I am right there in the middle of things, able to answer questions, be involved in conversations, and generally mantain my position as the hub of the wheel in the family.  It took some getting used to, years ago, when I realized that this was the only way I would be able to paint and, at the same time, raise a family.  Works for me - someday I might have a specific space all my own, but I know if I had that space right now, I wouldn't use it.

Commission - "Frankie"

"Frankie", the kitty cat, was such a cute subject to paint.  I have always loved calico cats and this one was beautiful.  I ended up painting it on a 6x6 in canvas and set it up on a little easel that complimented it nicely.