Sunny Street in New York

Oil on 9"h x 12"h canvas on board.

Rainy Night in Manhattan

Rain scatters the light on the streets of Manhattan. Oil on 12" x 12" x 1" stretched linen. SOLD.

Rainy Night in Manhattan II

A light rain scatters the light in Manhattan near Grand Central Station. Oil on 12" x 12" x 1" stretched linen. SOLD.

Outside of Grand Central Station

Outside of Grand Central Station people bustle about, and fortunately there is a hot dog stand for a quick bite before or after hopping on a train. I liked the contrast between the warm lights of the building and the cool buildings in the background. Oil on 12"h x 9"w x 1" stretched canvas. SOLD.

At The Bakery

A painting of the display counter at Demel of Vienna. It is difficult to decide which dessert to try. One needs to stay in Vienna multiple days and just come back every day! Oil on 14"h x 11"w x 1 1/2"d stretched canvas. SOLD.

The Waiter

The waiter at Cafe Braunerhof of Vienna takes a moment to straighten the newspapers after the lunch crowd settles down. One cozy feature of Viennese cafes is that they provide a variety of newspapers for their patrons to read. At least that was the case when I visited in 2011, when tablets were slightly less widespread. SOLD.

Sunset in Sandbridge

This is a painting of kids maximizing their days on the beach by playing in the waves at dusk. I painted this from a photo I took on my first night at Sandbridge Beach. We had been in the car for eight hours, through rain storms, and all I wanted all day was to walk in the waves. So we checked into our house, I threw my stuff in the room, and ran to the beach. I apparently was not the only one with this idea, because even this close to dark, many kids and families were out, playing by the water. You could see the lights of the Virginia Beach boardwalk in the distance. Oil on 6"h x 8"w linen on panel.

Oliver Sketch

I did this sketch of Oliver a few weeks ago, before he became very ill. I was getting ready to go to the beach and thought I'd want to do some painting while there. Then I realized my good intentions to do work on trips never pans out, so instead of taking paint I decided to just take sketching materials and watercolor pencils, as they would take less luggage space. But I hadn't actually used watercolor pencils in a very long time prior to this sketch, and wanted to practice a bit. It was an enjoyable process, mostly due to the inspiration provided by one of my favorite models. I will miss him.

My Oliver

It is with great sadness that we had to put my beautiful Oliver to sleep yesterday. He has been very sick for the past month. 

He has been a great friend and member of the family for almost eight years. When my husband and I purchased our first house together, our first order of business was to get a cat. My mom had an abundance of cats at her house, mostly strays, and Oliver was the one we took. We had a sunny bay window in the dining room, and we determined it was the perfect place for cat naps. Not surprisingly, Oliver spent a lot of time there. My mom, who is also an artist, suggested that I should take pictures of him and paint him. I took her advice, and in addition to being a wonderful companion, he was a natural model, and provided inspiration for many paintings. 

I am grateful to all the people who have purchased paintings of Oliver over the years. I don't know if any future paintings of him will be for sale. If I do happen to sell any of them, I want Oliver to continue to help other animals, and I will donate part or all of those sales to the local Humane Society. 

Oliver in his sunny window.

Oliver also loved sitting on the dining room table because it was in the middle of all the action, and he always hoped people-food would appear. 

Playing with his favorite toy

A bit disappointed that my snack was not cat friendly.

Sitting in my art studio, keeping me company.

A New Seashell

A small girl hands her mother a new seashell for the bucket. I painted this from a photo I snapped at Sandbridge Beach, VA. Oil on 5"h x 7"w stretched canvas. SOLD.

Sandbridge Beach

This is a little different from some of my more recent beach paintings. It was painted from a photo I took in Sandbridge, VA on a recent trip. I was fortunate that every day had its own distinct weather, so I have some brighter days, some overcast days, some pretty sunrises and sunsets. This particular day was hazy and hot. Oil on 5"h x 7"w stretched canvas. SOLD.

Cafe Central

A painting of Vienna's Cafe Central at night. Oil on 18"h x 14"w stretched linen. SOLD.

New York City Cafe

The chef at a New York City cafe enjoys a moment of peace just before the big breakfast crowd hits. Oil on 9"h x 12"h canvas panel. SOLD.

Morning in Manhattan

I painted this view of  a Manhattan Street from  a reference photo I took on a recent trip to New York. I visited in March during the Affordable Art Fair. The weather was mostly overcast, but the sun came out on the last day, illuminating this vibrantly colored residential street. Oil on 18"h x 14"w x 1" stretched linen. SOLD.

Reading

A girl enjoys a book and a drink at a bar in Paris. Oil on 14"h x 11"w x 1 1/2" stretched canvas. SOLD.

Taking a Break

This gondola gets to take a break in a peaceful Venetian canal. Oil on 8"h x 6"w linen panel. SOLD.

Taking a Break

This gondola gets to take a break in a peaceful Venetian canal. Oil on 8"h x 6"w linen panel. SOLD.

Unexpected Wave

All the kids are frightened of this unexpected wave. The man carries his child to the shore to get a closer look at the wave that almost sweeps a girl off her feet. Oil on 6"h x 8"w linen panel. SOLD.

Cape May Castle Construction

Moat? Flying buttresses? This couple discusses what features to add to the sandcastle they're building on Cape May, NJ beach. Oil on 5"h x 6"w linen panel. SOLD.

Miami Beach II

People escape the hot sun of South Beach under colorful umbrellas. I love the contrast between the umbrellas, trees, and the light colored buildings. Oil on 6"h x 8"w linen panel.

Camo Cat

Maybe I should change her name to Steltha, since my Stella cat stealthily hides herself on a throw blanket. Oil on 3"h x 5"w canvas board. SOLD.

Miami Beach

A painting of people frolicking on Miami Beach. There was a lot of seaweed on the shore that day. On our way home from our trip to Curacao in the fall, we had a long layover in Miami, so we took the bus to the beach for one last beach walk before flying home. Oil on 6"h x 8"w linen panel.

Saturday in Vondelpark

A great way to relax on a sunny, warm Saturday in Amsterdam is to stroll through or picnic in Vondelpark. The building in the background has a restaurant and bar, and you can sit on the big porch with a drink. Oil on 12" x 12" x 1 1/2" stretched canvas. SOLD.

Sunny Day in Bruges

People mill about the city of Bruges to enjoy the sun and the blossoming trees. Oil on 11"h x 14"w composite board. SOLD.

Morning Bike Ride in Deauville

A  lone man rides his bike through the early morning streets of Deauville, France. Oil on 11"h x 14"w composite canvas board. SOLD.

Cat on a Messy Table II

This is a painting of one of my mom's cats. I went to her house one Sunday and looked through a giant stack of art magazines, thus leaving a huge mess on the table. And you know what cats like to do when they see you reading a magazine... they like to sit on the magazine so you can't turn the pages! Oil on 11"h x 14"w stretched canvas. SOLD.

Cake Thief II

Leave it to Stella to try to eat the cake in my still life. She loves carbs. Please note that she is not licking a sharp knife... it is actually a very dull cake server and I intervened before she made contact (I just don't want animal rights activists to have reason for concern. I would never put my babies in danger!) Oil on 11"h x 14"w stretched canvas. SOLD.

Happy Hour

It's a little after 4:00 on a Friday... almost time to visit this guy! Oil on 9"h x 12"w panel. SOLD.

Going to the Louvre

This was painted from a reference photo I took while walking to the Louvre. Oil on 18"h x 14"w x 1" stretched linen. SOLD.

The Road Through Pig Town

This is a road that runs through a small Pennsylvania village. The locals used to refer to it as Pig Town because many of the townspeople used to raise pigs. I heard the name originated almost one hundred years ago when the town doctor went to a house to deliver a baby. When he entered the room to see his patient, pigs ran from under the bed and scared him. Oil on 9"h x 12"h panel.  SOLD.

Wexford Farm

Early morning on a farm in Wexford, Ireland. Oil on 9"h x 12"w panel.

Crossing Times Square

People wait to cross one of the intersections in Times Square on a rainy day. Oil on 12" x 12" x 1 1/2" stretched canvas. This is one of the paintings UGallery sent to the Affordable Art Fair in New York City! SOLD.

Boats on the Seine

I painted this from a reference photo I snapped while walking across one of the Seine's bridges. The Grand Palais provides a backdrop for the many docked boats. Oil on 14"h x 18"w x 1 1/2" stretched linen. SOLD.

Paris Boulevard

One of the boulevards in Paris on a crisp, Spring evening. The trees don't have leaves yet, but the sun adds warmth and contrasts with the blue-gray sky. Oil on 14"h x 18"w x 1 1/2" stretched linen. This is one of the paintings UGallery sent to the Affordable Art Fair in New York City! SOLD.

The Mixologist

With all the pipes, gadgets and eerie green light, this bartender's work-space looks more like a scientist's lab, so I think he has earned the title of "mixologist." Oil on 12"h x 9"w x 1" stretched linen. This is one of the paintings UGallery sent to the Affordable Art Fair in New York City! SOLD.

Bow Bridge

Couples linger on Bow Bridge in Central Park on a sunny Saturday. Oil on 18"h x 14"w x 1 1/2" stretched linen. This is one of the paintings UGallery sent to the Affordable Art Fair in New York City! SOLD.

Sunny Morning in Manhattan

This was painted from a reference photo I took during a morning walk in Manhattan. The air was crisp and clear, which produced a lot of contrast among the buildings. I painted this one a little differently than usual, using a palette knife for most of the piece, as I wanted it to have a more spontaneous look. This painting is on a 20"h x 24"w x 1 1/2" gallery wrapped canvas with finished raw umber-colored 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.

Gondola Dock

This is the place to board for a tour of Venice's canals. The painting is on 16"h x 20"w x 1 1/2" d stretched linen.

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

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.

Greenwich Village Chess Match

Several people congregate outside a chess shop in Greenwich Village to play chess. This painting is on 14"h x 11"w x 1 1/2"d stretched linen 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.

Venetian Traffic Jam

The gondoliers appear to be stuck in a traffic jam while maneuvering around a narrow canal. This painting is on a 9"h x 12"w x 1" gallery wrapped canvas with finished raw umber edges. It comes ready to hang.

This is one of seventeen paintings that will be 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.

Honfleur Marina

Boats linger in the Honfleur marina anticipating a full day of sailing. The sailors are probably sitting at one of the cafes drinking espresso. This painting is on a 28"h x 22"w x 1 1/2"d gallery wrapped canvas with finished raw umber-colored 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.

A Kiss on Bow Bridge

A couple shares a kiss on Bow Bridge in Central Park. I painted this from a reference photo I snapped on a crisp March Saturday. It may have been creepy of me to take this reference photo of them, but I thought it would be a nice painting. And if you don't want people taking pictures of you making out on a bridge, don't make out on a bridge! Ha ha. Oil on 8"h x 6"w linen Ray Mar panel. SOLD.

Pont Neuf

I painted this view of the Pont Neuf from a reference photo that I took while walking along the promenade of the Seine. Oil on 24"h x 18"w x 1 1/2" stretched linen. SOLD.

Statues at the Louvre II

I've been meaning to paint this for some time, as I painted a similar composition last year. Oil on 16"h x 12"w x 1 1/2" stretched linen. SOLD.

Jefferson Market Library

I was drawn to the color and lighting of this street in Greenwich Village. I thought this was a church, but did some research and to my surprise, it is a library. Oil on 9"h x 12"w stretched linen. SOLD.