Waiting for a Text

 

This restaurant worker in Spain seems to be ignoring her work while awaiting a text from someone important. It can be difficult to concentrate when you just want to hear from someone. But, the potatoes need to be peeled and the countertops need to be cleaned, so it may be time to get back to work. ;) Oil on 18"h x 14"w stretched canvas. 

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Churro Shop

 

Churros is the breakfast of champions when walking the Camino de Santiago. I stopped at this cafe on the way out of Leon, Spain, and the perfectly fattening doughnut variation with chocolate and a side of coffee provided the energy to embark on the rainy walk. 

I unfortunately didn't give myself enough time to walk the entire Camino last year. I optimistically thought I could bike the Meseta, which would have allowed me to finish the Camino within four weeks, and then meet my then-husband for a post Camino vacation. I did not foresee illness, foot problems, or torrential downpours that would cost me days here and there. I knew those things could happen, but I ignored them, only envisioning the best possible outcome. Sadly, I accepted that biking the Meseta would not allow me to finish the entire 500 mile trek. After reassessing the situation, I decided to skip the middle by taking a bus from Najera to Leon. 

Many people think of completing the last 100 km from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela as a satisfactory pilgrimage, so I figured that it still counted. The night I arrived in Leon, I got down to business by washing all of my clothes in a real washer and dryer, and then I explored the town. During my explorations, I stumbled upon this churro shop and told myself I'd be back for breakfast the next morning. SOLD.

Parisian Restaurant

People linger after a long lunch in Paris. Oil on 16" x 16" stretched linen. SOLD.

Scottish Pub

Oil on 12" x 12" x 1 1/2" stretched linen. SOLD.

A Quiet Dinner

It is the odd hour before dinner in Budapest, and this cafe is not busy yet. Oil on 12"h x 16"w stretched linen. SOLD.

Espresso for One

Though the name "espresso" indicates that the drink is consumed quickly, it is still worth the time to sit down and mindfully appreciate it. Unless you are in Italy where they sometimes charge more if you sit down. The cafe pictured above is in New York, where one can let the caffeine take effect before hitting the pavement. Oil on 12"h x 6"w x 1"d composite board. SOLD.

At Cafe Royal

A quiet afternoon at Cafe Royal in Edinburgh. Oil on 11"h x 14"w x 1 1/2" composite board. SOLD.

Sidewalk Cafe in Greenwich Village

On this particularly warm, sunny Friday afternoon in New York City, every sidewalk cafe was busy. My husband and I couldn't pick one to visit, so we had small plates at a few different ones. One couldn't ask for a better way to spend an evening in the city.

This is one of twelve new paintings in my collection of work for UGallery's partnership with Crate and Barrel. You can view the exclusive collection here: www.crateandbarrel.com/ugallery. SOLD.

Dinner for Two

This couple enjoys a cozy dinner on a chilly evening. Oil on 12"h x 9"w x 1 1/2" stretched linen. SOLD.

Afternoon in Greenwich Village

As dinner time approaches, the streets of New York's Greenwich Village start to liven up even more . I visited in April during a warm, sunny weekend and enjoyed wandering the sunny streets at happy hour, stopping here and there for coffee or a glass of wine. Oil on 12"h x 18"w stretched linen. SOLD.

Between Shifts

These waiters are prepping for the big dinner shift at a restaurant in Paris. Oil on 11"h x 14" w stretched linen.

Brunch at Cafe Central

This is a busy brunch at Cafe Central in Vienna. There is nothing like comfort food and warm coffee in a bright interior on a damp, rainy Sunday. Oil on 14"h x 11"w stretched linen. SOLD.

Dinner at the Enoteca

This is a behind the scenes view of a cook working at an enoteca (wine bar) in Florence, Italy. He takes a break from preparing meat and cheese boards to pour a glass of wine for a customer. Oil on 11"h x 14"w x 1 1/2" stretched canvas. SOLD.

Busy Cafe

I painted this from a photo I took at Cafe Prueckel in Vienna. It was a lively and warm oasis on a cold, rainy October afternoon. Oil on 12"h x 9"w stretched linen. SOLD.

Breakfast

A couple shares a romantic breakfast in Paris. This painting is on an 11"h x 14"w x 1 1/2"d gallery wrapped linen canvas with finished raw umber edges. It comes ready to hang.

This is one of seventeen paintings that I will have at the Affordable Art Fair in New York City! My work will be in the UGallery booth (booth 1.2) If you are in New York from March 25 - 29, please stop in to see the collection! SOLD.

Breakfast in Honfleur

Sidewalk cafes in Honfleur are busy on a Sunday morning. I snapped the photo that I painted this picture from while I awaited my espresso. Oil on 12" x 12" stretched linen. SOLD.

After Lunch

A waiter clears a table after lunch at Le Train Bleu restaurant in Paris. My lunch was just getting started, as you can tell by the not yet filled wine glasses in the foreground. It was one of the more memorable lunches of my life, and I highly recommend the restaurant for anyone who visits Paris. Framed with a gold frame that matches the molding in the painting. If you are interested in this painting, please email me and I can get a picture of the frame for you. SOLD.

Les Deux Magots II

Les Deux Magots of Paris in the afternoon. Patrons refuel for the day with coffee. It was definitely necessary for me that day, as we walked about eight miles, and I wasn't sure if I could last until dinner. When we were there, days were busy from about 8:00 am until past midnight, with dinner usually not taking place until 9:30. Next time I visit Paris, I will try to stay longer so I can see it at a more leisurely pace. I'll still drink coffee all day, though. SOLD.

Late Dinner at the Pizzeria II

A crowded pizzeria late at night in Venice, Italy. Oil on 12"h x 16"w stretched linen. SOLD.

Late Dinner at the Pizzeria

People enjoying a late dinner at a pizzeria in Venice, Italy. Oil on 10" x 10" stretched linen. SOLD.