Evening in Manhattan

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.

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.

View of Washington Square Park

This is a view of Washington Square Park in New York City on a warm spring weekend. The park is completely packed with people enjoying walks, playing chess and having picnics.

Springtime in Midtown

A sunny day in Midtown, Manhattan. Oil on 24"h x 18"w stretched canvas. 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.

A Quiet Street in Manhattan

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

April in Washington Square Park

A couple enjoys the first spring weather in Washington Square Park of New York City. Oil on 20"h x 16"w x 1.5" stretched canvas. This is one of twelve new paintings in my new collection of work for UGallery's partnership with Crate and Barrel. You can view the exclusive collection here: www.crateandbarrel.com/ugallery. SOLD.

Greenwich Village Intersection

An intersection in Greenwich Village on a sunny afternoon.

View of Florentine Rooftops

It was an atmospheric morning in Florence, with fog rolling over the hills and between the high rooftops. Oil on 16"h x 24"w stretched linen.

Morning Walk on Deauville Beach

Only one person walked on Deauville Beach in Normandy, France this particular morning (besides me.) The 1 1/2" deep edges of the gallery wrapped linen are painted raw umber, and the painting comes ready to hang. Oil on linen, 14"h x 18"w. SOLD.

Late Night in Florence

A group of friends stand outside a bar in a Florentine alley late at night, discussing life. Oil on 12" x 12" stretched linen. SOLD.

Florentine Rooftops

After I returned home from Florence, this was what I missed most... sitting on my hotel's rooftop terrace at breakfast with a cappuccino and this view. The reference photo for this was taken on a misty November morning. Oil on 20"h x 24"w stretched linen. SOLD.

The Corner of Sixth and School Streets

One of the elaborate old houses on the corner of Sixth and School Streets in Indiana, PA. Oil on 9" x 12" linen. SOLD.

Along South Sixth Street

A sunny fall day along South Sixth Street in Indiana, PA. Oil on 9"h x 12"w x 1 1/2" stretched linen. SOLD.

Along the Allegheny River II

These two people walking along the Allegheny River in Pittsburgh, PA seem to be the only people who were not at the Steelers game on a cold, Sunday afternoon. Oil on 8"h x 10" stretched linen. SOLD.

First United Methodist Church of Shadyside

I always thought this church in Shadyside was interesting. I liked the contrast between the warm colors of the stone and roof with the cool colors of the surrounding streets and hills. Oil on 6"h x 8"w stretched linen. SOLD.

Along the Allegheny

This is a view of the walking path along the Allegheny River in Pittsburgh. The people in the painting are enjoying a quiet, yet cold Sunday morning with some of Pittsburgh's bridges in view. Oil on 14"w x 11" h stretched linen.

Andy Warhol Bridge

A view of the Andy Warhol Bridge in Pittsburgh, PA. Oil on 11"h x 14"w stretched linen. 

The Andy Warhol Bridge Study

My husband and I spent the night in Pittsburgh for New Year's Eve and were fortunate to wake up to a sunny New Year's Day. We took a walk downtown along the river where I snapped some photos. This is a study of the Andy Warhol Bridge.

View from Piazza Michelangelo

This is a view of the hills surrounding Florence, Italy from Piazza Michelangelo. I know it doesn't look real, but it looked that way in real life. I guess it doesn't look real to me because of the umbrella pine and cypress trees, which are completely different from the trees we have in Pennsylvania. Add a fortress wall and a Tuscan villa, and it looks like a made-up scene. But it isn't made up, it really exists in Italy! SOLD.

View of San Gimignano III

This is a view from one of the many lookouts along the hilltop town of San Gimignano, Italy. SOLD.

View from San Gimignano II

This is a view from one of the many lookouts on the hilltop town of San Gimignano, Italy. Oil on 16"h x 20"w stretched linen. SOLD.

Manhattan Crosswalk

The city lights are starting to get brighter as the sun goes down in Manhattan. Freedom Tower can be seen in the distance. Oil on 14"h x 18"w stretched linen.

Almost Dusk in Manhattan

I'm not sure where I was when I took the reference photo for this painting, but I loved the contrast between the warm light of the setting sun and the cool concrete. Oil on 18"h x 14"w x 1 1/2" stretched linen. SOLD.

Dusk in Dublin

Oil on 5"h x 7"w stretched linen.

Dexter the Cat

Dexter is my grandmother's cat, and I'm pretty sure he is related to my late cat Oliver, as they have similar appearances and personalities. Gray and white cats are my favorite to paint because the light, shadows and reflections create interesting colors in their fur, and the gray helps you know that those aren't really colors, they're just reflections. Oil on 7"h x 5"w stretched linen. SOLD.

Along the Via di Belvedere

From the Piazzale Michelangelo in Florence you can see a winding wall going up the opposite hill, surrounded by olive groves. I wondered what was there, so I jogged up the hill one morning. Unfortunately, you can't really see over the high walls into the city or the olive groves, and the tall iron fences are sealed off so you can't see inside. I saw some pretty views of the wall's turrets and cypress trees, however. Oil on 7"h x 5"w stretched linen.

Wine and Cheesecake

If you can pair wine with cheese, you can pair wine with cheesecake! Oil on 5"h x 7"w stretched linen. SOLD.

Drinking a Guinness

This guy seems to be pondering life at an Irish pub over a Guinness. Oil on 7"h x 5"w stretched linen.

Etsy Shop Re-opened

After a brief hiatus from selling on Etsy, I have decided to add some of my older paintings to my Etsy shop. These are paintings I've had for a while, and I have decided to discount them a little. Please click on the link below to view the paintings I have in my store. The painting in the featured post above is one of them... It is a painting I completed in early 2015. I plan to upload several more over the next few days. All of the paintings can be shipped within in a week.

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Alley Near the Duomo

The cool colors near the Duomo in Florence create the feeling of mystery, and contrast with the warm facades of the alley buildings. The 1 1/2" gallery wrapped edges of the piece are painted raw umber and the work comes ready to hang. Oil on 18"h x 24" stretched linen.

Misty Morning in Tuscany

This is a view from the top of Piazza Michelangelo in Florence on a misty fall morning. Not only are the clouds misty, but the fluffy leaves of the olive trees in the foreground also create the same effect. Oil on 12"h x 16"w stretched linen.

Saturday in Brooklyn

This is a busy corner in Brooklyn, as hoards of people are lined up waiting to order pizza from Grimaldi's. From this venue, you can see the silhouettes of Manhattan buildings in the distance. Oil on 18'h x 24"w stretched linen. SOLD.

The Corner of Walnut and Negley

Taking the dog for a walk on an autumn day in the Shadyside neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pa.

Springtime in Shadyside

The shady side of the street in the Shadyside neighborhood of Pittsburgh. Oil on 9"h x 12"h stretched linen. SOLD.

Coffee, Eggs and Butter

From the past few paintings I've uploaded, one can probably see that I love breakfast foods. To repay the chickens for providing nutrients to my diet, I only use free-range, cage-free eggs. I hope I don't offend any vegetarians, as I greatly appreciate the ability to meet one's nutritional needs without meat. However, I think if one must eat meat, the animals deserve a decent life since they help sustain ours. Just something I wanted to say... I love all animals, even if I do eat them!

Taking Time to Smell the Zinnias

My mom's cats like to hang out on the kitchen counter to signal that they want food. Here they are taking a break from begging to smell the zinnias from her garden. Oil on 12"h x 12" stretched linen. SOLD.

Sending a Text

This is a painting of my cousin's girlfriend checking her phone before one of our dinners. I feel grateful that my family puts up with dinner sometimes turning into a photo shoot for artistic subject matter. I still socialize, though... I can talk and take pictures at the same time! Unfortunately I sometimes prevent people from eating right away if I see a potential painting. Oil on 14"h x 11"w x 1 1/2" stretched linen. This is one of the paintings in my exhibit at Gallery on 43rd Street in Pittsburgh, PA.

New York Pizzeria

These guys are waiting for some slices of New York pizza. They didn't appear to be talking... I hope they weren't "hangry." Oil on 11"h x 14"w stretched linen. 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.

Brooklyn

This street in Brooklyn was quiet on this particular Saturday afternoon. Oil on 20"h x 16"w x 1 1/2" stretched canvas.

Dinner Time in Greenwich Village

It is late afternoon in Greenwich Village. The weather is a bit cool as people walk looking for dinner, but the aromas coming from restaurants and pizzerias help take one's mind off the chilly air. Oil on 16"H X 20"W X 1 1/2" stretched linen. SOLD.

Afternoon in the West Village

A Friday afternoon in the West Village of NYC just before happy hour. Oil on 14"h x 18"w stretched linen. Available at Gallery on 43rd Street in Pittsburgh, PA. SOLD.

Sunflowers

I was surprised to see giant sunflowers at our local farmers' market this summer, so I had to scoop some up for a still life. This was my first encounter with teddy-bear sunflowers, they really were as cute and fluffy as a teddy-bear. Oil on 20"h x 16"w Gessoboard. SOLD.

Crossing the Brooklyn Bridge

My husband and I visited New York City in April. We have been there several times, yet still always find something new to see. For the first time ever, we saw and walked across the Brooklyn Bridge and visited the Dumbo area. I didn't realize you had to walk across the top level of the bridge, and it was a little scary to look down at times! I was glad we did it, though. Oil on 16"h x 20"w x 1 1/2"d stretched linen. SOLD.

Breakfast II

I had posted part of this painting last month... this is the entire composition. I was trying to make an omelette, and the egg missed the bowl. I was going to clean it up but liked how the light hit the egg and the slight contrast in texture between the egg white and the countertop, so I took a few photos first. SOLD.

Dessert

This cheesecake with strawberries was almost too pretty to eat! But I needed something to go with my wine. Oil on 12"h x 12"w stretched linen. You can view this painting and many others at my current exhibit at Gallery on 43rd Street in Pittsburgh, PA. SOLD.

The Old Train Station

This is an old train station in Indiana, PA. Oil on 11"h x 14"w stretched linen. Framed with a gold plein-air style frame.

Misty Morning in Indiana

For anyone who is familiar with Indiana, PA, this is the view from the top of Water Street looking toward town. I painted this from a photo I took on a cold morning last winter. I liked the misty atmosphere and the smoke coming from the chimneys. Oil on 11"h x 14"w stretched linen. Framed with gold plein air style frame. SOLD.

Night Time in Shadyside

This painting is perfect for this time of year. It is a mysterious looking evening in the Shadyside neighborhood of Pittsburgh. It isn't meant to be a Halloween painting, but it definitely conveys the atmosphere of the season. Oil on 9"h x 12"w x 1" stretched linen. Available at Gallery on 43rd Street, Pittsburgh, PA.

Breakfast

This is a painting of my mischievous cat, Alfred, trying to steal my breakfast from the kitchen countertop. Oil on 11"h x 14"w x 1"d stretched linen.

This is one of the paintings that will be at my show of new work at Gallery on 43rd Street in Pittsburgh, PA. The exhibit runs from November 4 - December 31, 2016. This collection of work mostly revolves around the idea of home.  Home can be anywhere including my house, town, country, family homes and anywhere in the world where I feel peace.  Included in this collection are paintings inspired by Pittsburgh, New York City, Paris and Tuscany. SOLD.

New Art

Please stay tuned for new art! I have several new paintings on the way, including still lifes, cats, New York City and Italy scenes. This is a detail of a larger painting, which I plan to post to this blog later this month. The new paintings will be featured at Gallery on 43rd Street in Pittsburgh, PA and on UGallery