Rockport Marina

 

I was fortunate enough to take two trips to Massachusetts this summer and made sure to stop in Rockport both times. The first trip was with my husband when I acquired the photo for this painting. The famous Motif No. 1 building is in the background and has been the star of many paintings by many artists. For me, the boats took the main stage. There were rarely ever people on the boats except for weekend nights when locals were getting ready to relax after a week of work. Oil on 24"h x 18" w stretched linen. Available at Artists Hand Gallery in Indiana, PA.

Dinnertime in Trouville

 

One of my favorite trips was to Normandy in 2014. My mother and I were walking in Trouville in the late afternoon, after spending the day in Honfleur. I wanted to see the beaches that inspired Monet. Some of the houses are the same ones that existed when he painted. One of my favorite areas was near the fish market. I really wanted to stop for oysters, but we had the need to explore and take photos. This painting depicts the energy of the evening with people eating towers of seafood while others took their evening walks in the sun, either before or after dinner. As you can tell by the jackets, it was cool outside, but everyone wanted to be in the sun. Oil on 16"h x 20"w stretched linen. SOLD.

Book Stands in Paris

 

A lady peruses the books and magazines in the stands that line the promenade along the Seine River. The contents of the green stands are sometimes as eye catching as the architecture, probably because it is a tiny piece of the landscape that you can actually take home with you. Oil on 16"h x 12"w stretched linen. SOLD.

Snowy Night in Budapest

 

In 2018, my husband and I took a last minute trip to Budapest after I was offered an opportunity to have an exhibit at a gallery in the spring. I wanted new subject matter, especially of cozy cafe interiors. We arrived in wintry conditions, which made it the perfect time to frequent the cafes and bath houses. After emerging from a cafe in early evening, we walked onto snow covered streets. Warm lights from the businesses, traffic and park in the distance mixed with the cool atmosphere. We had to stop for some whiskey shortly afterward to warm up. Oil on 24"h x 30"w stretched canvas. SOLD.

Coffee Break in Paris

This painting was completed using a photo that I took during my 2014 trip to Paris. I loved the fact that cafes were busy seemingly all day with people eating snacks and meals or simply drinking coffee. I had stopped here between museums for a brief coffee break. Oil on 18"h x 14"w stretched canvas.