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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Inviting Chair

This painting is 10" h x 8" w. It was inspired by an interior of a bed & breakfast in Pittsburgh, PA. In addition to art, one of my favorite things is interior design. I use my need for subject matter as an excuse to visit places like this. It is for sale without a frame. I'm not sure if people prefer their paintings framed or not... I think of the frame as part of the art. If it is an interior scene, I try to choose a frame that you would actually see in that room. As an interior designer though, I am very picky with the frames that go into my house, and I am sensitive to the fact that my customers may be the same way. SOLD

Inquisitive Cat

Cats are normally curious...imagine if they could read! They would probably bat the books around after reading them, as is the cat in the painting. This is oil on canvas, 8" h x 16" w. No longer available.

Peaceful Interior with Cat

I painted this from a photo that I took in my studio. My painting buddy, the cat, fell asleep as accompanied me during a painting session. This oil painting is 8" w x 10" high. SOLD

Lucca Mountains Disguised as the Sky

I painted this from a photo that I took in Lucca, Italy. The yellow house stands out against the blue and green mountains in the far background, which appear to be the sky. The painting is 8" h x 10" w. SOLD

Resting Between Naps

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Cat Looking Out the Window

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After Dinner

This is an oldie...I painted it in 2006. The painting pictures a lady finishing a glass of wine after dinner. SOLD

Ca d'Oro Girls

This is a painting of some girls hanging out at the Ca d'Oro in Venice, Italy. SOLD.

Bed and Breakfast Interior II

This is another interior scene, painted from a photograph that I took at a bed & breakfast. I love interiors. When I travel, I fall in love with the places I see and want to take them home with me. So, I take pictures and repaint them. Then when I look at them they transport me to my vacations (unless someone buys them). This painting will be at my exhibit at the Third Street Gallery in Carnegie, PA. SOLD

Bed and Breakfast Interior I

This is an interior that I painted from a photograph that I took at a bed and breakfast in Pittsburgh, PA It will be part of my exhibit at the Third Street Gallery in Carnegie, PA. SOLD

LUCCA LANDSCAPE

No, I haven't been slacking off for the past few weeks. I have been working on paintings for an exhibit at the Third Street Gallery in Carnegie, PA. This is one of the three new ones that I have finished. It is a landscape near Lucca, Italy. It almost seems as though I was never there, only having visited in my dreams. This painting is 24" w x 30" h. SOLD.

Cat and Books

This painting of an educated cat will be at the International Images Gallery in Sewickley, PA until May 1, 2008. SOLD.

Alert Cat

This cat is alert and ready to take action if necessary. SOLD

How to Get Comfortable?

This cat looks like he is having trouble getting comfortable. He seems to be in the midst of twirling around for the best vantage point. The oil painting is 8" w x 10" h and was painted from a photo. It will be at the International Images gallery in Sewickley, PA for the town's annual Spring Gallery Walk on April 11th. SOLD

Terrier on a Sofa

This 8" w x 10" high painting of Helga the dog was painted from a photograph that I took at an aunt's house. It will be at the International Images gallery in Sewickley, PA for the town's annual Spring Gallery Walk on April 11th. SOLD

An English Cocker Spaniel in Italy

This 8" h x 10" w painting was painted from a photograph that I took in Lucca, Italy in 2007. No longer available.

Cat and Granny Smith with Wine

This painting will be at the International Images gallery in Sewickley for the annual Spring Gallery Walk on April 11th. It is an 8" h x 10" w oil on canvas. It was inspired by my cat and my afternoon snack. SOLD

Pensive Cat

What is more pensive than a cat looking out of a window? Not much. SOLD

Dog Resting on a Sofa

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Cats Playing on a Sofa

These cats engage in riotous banter after a long nap on the sofa. The fluffy one ducks in self defense as the other strikes with a right hook. SOLD

Lucca Rooftops

This is a view of rooftops from the top of the Torre Guinigi in Lucca, Italy. It is an oil painting that I painted from a photograph. The painting is 8" h x 8"w

Dog on a Bed

Helga the dog is my cat's cousin, as she belongs to my aunt. In this painting she relaxes on a bed in an ornate Victorian room.

Cat In a Window

Oliver the cat's favorite place to sleep is on the window seat, especially in late February when he has cabin fever. SOLD

Jelly Jar

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Black Handbag

Cat Under a Chair In Front of a Window

Oliver the cat is restless here. He doesn't know whether to look out the window, sit on the chair or keep on walking. SOLD

Interior Scene with Chair, Globe and Cat

This is part of my studio where I often read and where the cat likes to relax. SOLD

Dog Portrait

This is my cat's cousin, Helga. Actually this dog belongs to my aunt. In this picture, she is taking a break from dancing. She likes to stand on her hind legs and twirl around. SOLD

Cat Portrait

This is a portrait of my Oliver, sitting on the dining room table. It is one of his favorite places because it reminds him of dinnertime, when he tries to steal the food off of our plates. In this painting he looks as though he anticipates a snack. SOLD

Italian-English Cocker Spaniel

This painting is named as such because it was painted from a photo that I took in Lucca Italy. He or she rested outside of a shop on a hot afternoon. SOLD

Cat with Grapes and Wine

Oliver the cat always tries to steal my food. In this painting he is eying my grapes, probably because I had just washed them and he wanted to drink the water that dripped off of them. Alas, I was able to protect my snack and I rewarded him with a kitty treat for creating such a picturesque scene. SOLD

Sleeping Cat

After a long day of playing and trying to steal my chicken dinner, Oliver is tired. I painted this from life, between Oliver's tosses and turns. I usually paint cats from photos because they don't sit still, but I decided to do an impromptu sketch with paint. the finished product is slightly impressionistic.

Cat in a Box

What do cats love almost as much as tuna? Playing in cardboard boxes, of course. SOLD

Venetian Canal Study

This is a study of a Venetian Canal. I wanted to determine if the composition and style will be suitable as a larger piece, and I may soon paint a larger one. I have been trying to paint a picture every day since January 1 to experiment with different subject matter and paint applications, therefore they have all been very small. Now I find it difficult to return to larger pieces as the smaller ones have a greater sense of spontaneity and freshness.

Tiny Teapot

This tiny teapot is only good for one cup of tea. It has been in my family longer than I have. I have seen it all my life, and never thought of it as subject matter until recently.

Sleeping Cats

These are not my cats, they belong to my mother. They eat together, fight together and sleep together. The one that is most visible is known among the neighborhood cats as the Feline Goodwill Ambassador because he befriends everyone, even the scrappy ones. SOLD

Oliver the Cat with shoes

Oliver is always curious, even about shoes. I don't think they match his gray and white suit, but he looks like he wants to try them on anyway. SOLD

Cat on a Blue Pillow Daily Painting a Day

This is today's painting of my cat, Oliver. He is relaxing on the sofa, dozing while watching Animal Planet. SOLD

Looking Out the Window II

Oliver is a great model and muse. In this painting, however, he is visibly tired of living with the paparazzi and just wants to look out the window without having his picture taken (this was painted from a photograph). Maybe I'll give him a break and just let him be a regular cat for a few days. SOLD

Looking out the Window

Oliver the cat likes to hang out with me while I paint and provide moral support. He usually sleeps in this chair or looks out the window, then I have to stop painting to take his picture. SOLD

Dune the Mastiff

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