A view of the Seine in Paris, with the Musee d'Orsay and the Louvre in the foreground. Oil on 36"h x 48"w x 1 1/2" stretched canvas. SOLD.
Dec 28, 2014
Dec 18, 2014
Docked in Curacao
A solitary boat docked near the beach in Curacao. Oil on 20"h x 24"w x 1 1/2" stretched canvas.
Dec 17, 2014
Cloudy Day in Curacao
I was looking forward to a cold, snowy Christmas season. And even though I normally love gloomy weather, we have neither seen the sun in weeks, nor gotten any snow. To remind myself of sunnier days, I've painted a few scenes from my recent trip to Curacao. This is the view from the beach we visited. Oil on 20"h x 24"w x 1 1/2" stretched canvas.
Dec 16, 2014
Capsized Cat
This is a painting of my Stella, capsized on the sofa. She is the only cat I've ever met who will let me pet her belly. Oil on 5"h x 7"w canvas board. SOLD.
Dec 15, 2014
Dec 14, 2014
Ready to Pounce
This is another painting of Vanna, the tiny, feisty kitten. She is getting ready to pounce! Oil on 5"h x 3"w canvas board. SOLD.
Dec 7, 2014
Dec 6, 2014
Morning Coffee
A warmly lit cafe on a chilly spring morning in Paris. I stumbled upon this place while exploring the Ile de la Cite and enjoyed an espresso at the bar. Oil on 9"h x 12"w Ray Mar canvas panel. SOLD.
Two Boats
A painting of two boats at Prince Gallitzin State Park in Pennsylvania. Oil on 12"h x 9"w Ray Mar canvas board.
Dec 5, 2014
Houses on Sixth Street
A painting of houses in Indiana, PA. Oil on 14"h x 11"w stretched canvas. SOLD.
Dec 3, 2014
Indiana County Landscape
A painting of a rural street in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. Oil on 11"h x 14"w stretched canvas.
Dec 2, 2014
Deauville Beach Umbrellas
People lounge amid a sea of umbrellas on the beach at Deauville, France. Because it was late in the day, the beach wasn't very crowded and only some umbrellas were unfolded. Despite the cool May weather, people rolled up their pant legs and shirt sleeves in order to get some sun. This painting is on 8"h x 6"w x 1/8" thick Ray Mar canvas panel, and will require a frame in order to hang. SOLD.
Trouville Alley
Some of the colorful buildings of Trouville, France hide a narrow, mysterious alley. One can walk up the town's alleys to better view the town's ornate rooftops and the beach. Oil on 8"h x 6"w Ray Mar panel. SOLD.
Cooking With Wine
The best way to enjoy the process of cooking is with a glass of wine. Oil on 10"h x 8"w stretched canvas. SOLD.
Dec 1, 2014
Nov 29, 2014
South Side of Pittsburgh
A sunny day in the South Side neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA. Oil on 14"h x 11"w stretched canvas. SOLD.
South Side
Trees cast shadows on the facades of houses in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania's South Side neighborhood. Oil on 14"h x 12"w stretched canvas. SOLD.
Nov 28, 2014
Deauville
A view of some facades in the morning sun of Deauville, France. Oil on 8"h x 10"w stretched canvas.
Nov 26, 2014
Studio Cat
My cats usually keep me company in the studio, and sometimes they provide subject matter for me. This is Oliver, attempting to look out the window. Oil on 12"h x 9"w stretched linen. SOLD.
Nov 25, 2014
Nov 24, 2014
Deauville Beach
A painting of Deauville beach in Normandy, France. At 7:30 am, the beach is very peaceful with only a few people taking morning walks. There were also a few horses, as the town has an equestrian complex and participates in many equestrian activities. Oil on 6"h x 12"w stretched linen. SOLD.
Nov 23, 2014
Tiny Feisty Kitten
This is Vanna, the tiny, feisty kitten. She sees movement in another area of the room and is getting ready to pounce. This is one of four paintings in my new series of tiny, 3" x 5" oil paintings. SOLD.
Nov 22, 2014
Cat-Shaped Sink
I sometimes don't understand cats. They supposedly dislike water, yet mine both love to sit in the sink and bathtub. I think because we keep them indoors, they miss the exercise of hunting for something. So they hunt for water sources in my house. We give them a trickle of water from the faucet to reward them for their hard work. Plus there aren't many things cozier for a cat than a cat-shaped sink. As long as they don't knock our toothbrushes on the floor or in the toilet, I'm okay with it. Oil on 12" x 12" stretched linen. SOLD.
Nov 21, 2014
Afternoon Nap
Taking an afternoon nap between meals and mouse hunts. Oil on 9"h x 12"w stretched linen. SOLD.
Nov 20, 2014
Where's My Order?
A customer at a sidewalk cafe in Paris eagerly awaits her order. Maybe the waiter is going in to get it for her. Oil on 12" x 9" stretched linen.
View From the Rialto Bridge
This may look familiar, as I did a study of it last year. This is a 30"h x 40"w oil painting on 1 1/2" stretched canvas.
Nov 18, 2014
Sunrise in Wexford Ireland
When we visited Ireland, we stayed one night at a farm in Wexford. The sun woke me up at around 5:30 am. I looked out the window to see the most gorgeous sunrise. The sky was every color, there was mist over the fields, and the sheep were already grazing in the field. Before the sun changed positions, I had to get a few pictures. Then I ran outside to walk around the farm before the heavy Irish breakfast. For once in my life, I was awake before the chickens! Oil on 12"h x 16"w stretched linen. SOLD.
Nov 17, 2014
Honfleur Rooftops
When you walk up the hill, away from the hustle and bustle of the harbor area in Honfleur, France, you see this view of rooftops and trees. I believe it is along the same street as the Eugene Boudin museum. Oil on 20"h x 24"w x 1 1/2" stretched canvas. SOLD.
Nov 16, 2014
Deauville Beach Umbrellas
One of the reasons I chose to visit Deauville, France in May was because of the colorful umbrellas that line the beach. On the day we arrived, it was very cold and windy, so nobody was sitting on the beach, and the umbrellas were all folded up. On the other two days, we were very fortunate to have sunny, yet cool weather, and the umbrellas were out and people frolicked on the beach. It was not bathing suit weather, but most people rolled up their pants and shirt sleeves. I thought it was strange that nobody walked around in their bare feet, and I'm sure everyone thought I was a weirdo when I removed my shoes to walk in the sand. At that time I thought it may be my only beach trip of the year, so I had to enjoy it as much as possible. The photo that I used as reference for this painting was taken late in the afternoon when the beach was a little less crowded. Oil on 6"h x 8"w Ray Mar panel. SOLD.
Nov 15, 2014
Nov 14, 2014
Nov 13, 2014
Deauville Marina
A painting of the marina in Deauville, France. Oil on 20" h x 24"w x 1 1/2" thick stretched canvas.
Nov 12, 2014
Boats at Prince Gallitzin
The marina at Prince Gallitzin Park in Pennsylvania on a crisp September day. Oil on 20"h x 24"w x 1 1/2" stretched canvas. SOLD.
Nov 11, 2014
View of the Seine
This is one of the paintings that I recently completed for my winter exhibit at Latrobe Art Center in Latrobe, PA. The blue sky and gray clouds frame the Musee d'Orsay and the Pont Royal bridge. I suppose I should have named the painting "View from the Passerelle de Solferino" since that is the bridge that I took the reference photo from, but it's too late, I don't like to re-name paintings. Oil on 40" x 50" x 1 1/2" stretched canvas. SOLD.
Nov 10, 2014
Sidewalk Cafe in Paris
A painting of a sidewalk cafe in Paris on a sunny, cloudy day. I intentionally left part of this painting in a state that some would call unfinished. I often like the way the painting looks when I first sketch the composition on the canvas with the neutral paint before I start adding color. I've done these in the past, it is just hard for me to figure out what looks finished enough, or which parts to add color to and which ones to leave neutral. I really liked the sky that day, so I used color in the sky. Red was the most predominant color, as the buildings and the people's clothes were mostly neutral, so that determined what received color and what didn't. Oil on 14"h x 11"w stretched linen.
This is one of the thirty new paintings that I will have on exhibit at Gallery on 43rd Street in Pittsburgh, PA (Lawrenceville) from Friday, October 3rd through December 31st, 2014. Click here to visit the website. The paintings were mostly inspired by my recent trip to France and will include interiors, sidewalk cafes, food, cityscapes and boats.
Nov 9, 2014
Night Cafe in Paris
People enjoying a late night drink in Paris. Oil on 12"h x 9"w stretched linen. SOLD.
Nov 8, 2014
Facades in Trouville
Some of the ornate facades in Trouville, France, in the afternoon sun. Oil on 6"h x 8"w Ray Mar panel. SOLD.
Nov 7, 2014
Nov 6, 2014
Afternoon in Trouville
People enjoy afternoon drinks at an outdoor cafe in Trouville, France, despite the chilly weather. Oil on 12"h x 9"w stretched linen. SOLD.
Nov 5, 2014
Nov 4, 2014
Cafes on a Rainy Day
The cafes are crowded on a rainy day in Paris. Oil on 20" x 20" stretched linen.
Nov 3, 2014
Les Deux Magots at Night
People enjoying a late night glass of wine at Les Deux Magots in Paris. Oil on 16"h x 20"w stretched linen.
Nov 2, 2014
Dusk in Montmartre
Cafes and grocery stores turn on their lights at dusk in Montmartre. Oil on 12"h x 16"w stretched linen. SOLD.
Nov 1, 2014
Oct 31, 2014
Dusk in Montmartre III
A view of the streets of Montmartre at dusk. Oil on 12"h x 16"w stretched linen. SOLD.
Oct 20, 2014
Wine and Cheese
A painting of red wine and smoky cheese. Oil on 8"h x 6"w Ray Mar panel. SOLD.
This is one of the thirty new paintings that I will have on exhibit at Gallery on 43rd Street in Pittsburgh, PA (Lawrenceville) from Friday, October 3rd through December 31st, 2014. Click here to visit the website. The paintings were mostly inspired by my recent trip to France and will include interiors, sidewalk cafes, food, cityscapes and boats.
Oct 17, 2014
Dining Room
This is the dining room of the Mainstay Inn of Cape May, New Jersey during tea time. It is quiet before the guests arrive for tea, cakes and appetizers. Oil on 12" x 9" stretched linen. SOLD.
Oct 16, 2014
Oct 15, 2014
Louvre Courtyard
A painting of the busy courtyard at the Louvre. I can't remember exactly where I was standing when I took the photo I used for reference, but this may actually be the Tuileries Gardens. I titled it "Louvre Courtyard" because you can see the museum in the background. Oil on 16"h x 20"w stretched linen.