Illustration

I'm  had fun painting this illustration for my portfolio because I am experimenting with using more than one medium to achieve my desired result.  I used watercolor, acrylic and illustration pens for this one.

Beautiful Motherhood

Commission - easy to paint such a sweet subject...

Illustration for a portfolio I'm working on for children's publications.

My summer has been kind of like these waves - going fast and in every direction!  hoping to get back to doing what I love - painting!

Oracle House, Portsmouth, NH

The Oracle House is a Portsmouth landmark - built in 1702 for a sea captain.  I love the way this house looks from the road when you stand directly in front of it.  The symmetry of the house and fence, along with the brick wall, and the bright morning sunlight, make this scene beautiful.  (12x12 acrylic)  This one was also picked up by Kennedy Gallery in Portsmouth.

Market Square, Portsmouth, NH

I had so much fun painting this scene. The loved how the bright sun brought out the reds in the architecture, illuminated the spring leaves and the little girl's dress and cast strong shadows everywhere. (12x16 acrylic)

Some of my work will be on disply at the "By the Sea" art show, happening this Saturday, June 2nd.  The art exhibit is part of the opening gala events located in the new bulidings at Hampton beach, NH.

From the Stairs, Portsmouth, NH

I enjoyed painting this interesting view of Portsmouth through a set of spiral stairs attached to one of the bulidings along the harbor. (8x10 acrylic)



"Crash" 11x14 acrylic

I love the way waves look when they roll in - they have such wonderful colors and shadows.  When they crest and then crash, the sound and the power never ceases to intrigue me.

"Down to the Wharf" Camden, ME

20x20 acrylic

Camden, ME is a really beautiful town - quaint little shops and chowder houses, a glimpse of the harbor from just about anywhere in town, and winding little streets that lead right down to the huge wharf where all the activity seems to be.

It was a foggy day when I took the photo that I used for this painting, but I guess that's the usual since the Maine coast is known for its fog.  I think this painting has a calm, peaceful feel to it - kind of like early hours of the morning before the harbor gets busy.

"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.