Jul 28, 2008

Quebec City Rooftops

This is a view of Quebec City rooftops, framed by the mountains, trees, fountains and streetlights. The oil painting is 6" h x 8" w. SOLD.

Jul 23, 2008

Cat at Rest

After reading a book and drinking a glass of wine, sometimes one needs a nap. And I was going to take one until Oliver the cat kicked me off the sofa. He hadn't read a book or drank any wine, but I guess watching the birds fly outside the window can be almost as tiresome. This painting is 8" w x 10" h. SOLD

Jul 21, 2008

Salt Shaker II

This is an oil painting of an old "Little Dutch Boy" salt & pepper shaker. My goal was to produce an image of this figure using colors similar to those of the Dutch and Flemish painters of the 16th & 17th century, my favorite painters. It is 3" w x 5" h. No longer available.

Jul 20, 2008

Rainy Day at Chateau Frontenac

The setting for this painting is at the Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City, Canada. It was a rainy day. The dark clouds and the views into the busy cafes and restaurants added coziness. I had to have several cafe lattes that day to keep warm. This painting is 8" w x 10" h. SOLD

Jul 16, 2008

Salt Shaker

This is an oil painting of an old "Little Dutch Girl" salt & pepper shaker. My goal was to produce an image of this figure using colors similar to those of the Dutch and Flemish painters of the 16th & 17th century, my favorite painters. Her mate is soon to follow. It is 3" wide by 5" high. SOLD

Jul 14, 2008

Before Dinner

This was inspired by the same restaurant as the painting in my last blog entry. The waiter placed items from a table onto a chair to prepare the table for the next dinner party. It is 8" w x 10" h. SOLD

Jul 8, 2008

Before Dinner

The painting was inspired by the interior of a restaurant in Quebec City, Canada. I vacationed there (and gathered subject matter) in May. This was the perfect cafe...it smelled like a combination of candles, wine, and the age that builds in old structures over time. It was dimly illuminated with candlelight, chandeliers and the light from the window. The place added warmth to an otherwise cold and rainy day.SOLD

Jul 2, 2008

Quebec City Rooftops


This was the view from our room in Quebec City, where we vacationed in May. It is oil on canvas board and is 8" h x 16" w. SOLD

Jul 1, 2008

Nightstand and Lamp

This piece was inspired by the interior of a bed & breakfast in Quebec City, where my husband and I vacationed in May of this year. It is 10" h x 8" w. SOLD