Sunflowers

A Painting of one of my favorite flowers. The shadow cast by an otherwise moody interior brings out the yellow pedals and green leaves. Oil on 14"h x 11"w x 1 1/2" stretched canvas. SOLD.

Please Don't Eat the Sunflowers

I was arranging these sunflowers on the table for a still life. When I turned my back, Stella sat on them so I would pay attention to her instead. SOLD.

Tea Time

Stella the cat prefers gluten free pastries, but these will have to do. Oil on 12"h x 16"w stretched linen. SOLD.

Venetian Canal Tour

The sun brings out the aqua green in the canal and the lime green of the gondola fabrics. Oil on 12"h x 18"w x 1 1/2" 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.

The Market

A transaction is in progress at the market at Grand Central Station. I'm pretty sure I placed an order for some exotic goat cheese after snapping the reference photo for this painting. Oil on 16"h x 12"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.

Afternoon Tea

A painting of Stella planning ways to steal my red velvet cake. Oil on 9"h x 12"w stretched linen.

Afternoon Tea

A painting of Stella planning ways to steal my red velvet cake. Oil on 9"h x 12"w stretched linen. SOLD.

Comfy Cat

Stella was comfortably sitting on the sofa when I interrupted her to take the reference photo for this painting. I liked how she propped herself on the pillows to get a good vantage point of the birds outside. It was a bit of a challenge to distinguish between the cat and the pillows that almost match her calico fur. Oil on 9"h x 12" w stretched linen.

New York Crosswalk

Even on a Sunday morning, the New York streets are busy. Oil on 18"h x 12"w x 1 1/2" stretched linen. SOLD.

Five O'Clock in Manhattan

Oil on 12" x 12" stretched linen. SOLD.

Rush Hour in Manhattan

It is 5:00 on Manhattan on a weekday. Oil on 12" x 12" stretched linen. SOLD.

The Kitchen Supervisor

Since gaining the ability to jump onto the kitchen countertop, my kitten, Alfred, supervises the preparation of every meal, and also makes sure I clean up properly. He likes to chirp at the bubbles that escape the dish soap bottle and float into the air. Oil on 12"h x 9"w stretched linen. SOLD.

Curious Cats

My cats, Alfred and Stella, were curious about my chocolate cupcake (stuffed with a cherry and cheesecake filling) and shot of brandy. Of course, it was not a snack suitable for cats, but I did let them have a little bit of milk from the creamer. Oil on 11"h x 14"w stretched linen. SOLD.

Afternoon Tea for One

The tea and cake were for me, but Stella the cat decided she wanted a bite. Oil on 12"h x 9"w stretched linen. If you are interested in purchasing, the link below provides gallery contact information. SOLD.

Cupcake, Coffee and Brandy

 Oil on 9"h x 11"w x 1"d stretched linen. If you are interested in purchasing, the link below contains gallery contact information. SOLD.

Cat and Cake

This is the first painting in my series of paintings featuring cats and desserts. Though cats are supposed to like (and need) a protein rich diet, my Stella also likes carbs. Oil on 11"h x 14"w x 1" stretched linen. If you are interested in purchasing, the link below contains gallery contact information. 

Rainy Night in Manhattan III

An umbrella is needed on this rainy night in Manhattan. Oil on 12" x 12" x 1 1/2" stretched canvas. SOLD.

Paris Cafe III

A cafe in a Parisian park on a sunny day. Oil on 12"h x 9"w stretched linen.

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.

Florence

This is a view of Florence, Italy from the rose gardens near Piazza Michelangelo. Oil on 24"h x 30"w x 1 1/2" stretched canvas. SOLD.

Where Are You

A lady sits on the ledge of a bridge in Florence, Italy. She appears to be texting someone she was supposed to meet to find out where they are. Oil on 20" x 20" x 1 1/2" stretched canvas.

Florence Rooftops

A view of some of the rooftops in Florence, Italy, with the mountains in the background. Oil on 20"h x 24"w x 1 1/2" stretched canvas.

View of Florence from Piazza Michelangelo

This is a view of Florence, Italy from Piazza Michelangelo. Oil on 15"h x 30"w x 1 1/2" stretched canvas. SOLD.

View of Rome

We got lost on our way to find the Spanish Steps in Rome, and ended up climbing up a big hill. We were rewarded with this view, which contains Saint Peter's Basilica in the background. Oil on 15"h x 30"w x 1 1 /2" stretched canvas.

View of Rome II

My husband and I recently took a subject matter gathering trip to Italy. We stayed in Florence and took day trips to Rome and some of the smaller towns in Tuscany. This is the first picture I painted from the trip. I snapped the reference photo while walking across one of the bridges to Vatican City, and you can see St. Peter's Basilica in the background. Oil on 15"h x 30"w x 1 1/2" stretched canvas. SOLD.

Sidewalk Cafe in Paris

A waiter seems to be taking a break from a busy day at a sidewalk cafe in Paris. Oil on 14"h x 11"w x 1 1/2" d stretched canvas. SOLD.

A Pub in Cork

A gentleman ponders life over a beer in Cork, Ireland. Oil on 12"h x 16"w stretched linen. SOLD.

The Espresso Bar

This is an espresso bar I found while exploring one morning in Paris. I wished I could move there and make visiting this place my before-work morning routine. Oil on 12"h x 9"w stretched linen. SOLD.

Oliver

This is a life-size acrylic painting of my late cat, Oliver, that I recently completed as part of a mural in our town. He can now continue to watch over the town, which was one of his favorite activities.

Shady Side Doorway

A painting of a Victorian Doorway in the Shady Side neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA. Oil on 7"h x 5"w stretched canvas. SOLD.

North Side Facades

A painting of some facades in the North Side of Pittsburgh, PA. Oil on 5"h x 7"w stretched canvas. SOLD.

North Side Facades

A painting of some brick facades in the North Side of Pittsburgh. Oil on 14"h x 11"w x 1" stretched linen. SOLD.

Cat and Book

My cats like to prevent me from reading. They have to sit on my books, magazines and laptop at every opportunity. That's okay, I'd rather give the cats attention, anyway. Oil on linen on 6"h x 8"w panel. SOLD.

Just Awakened

A painting of my Stella, who has just awakened from a nap on the dining room table. Oil on 8"h x 6"w linen on panel. SOLD.

Honfleur Marina II

A peaceful morning in Honfleur, France. The boats and buildings reflect in the smooth water.. Oil on 24"h x 30"w x 1 1/2" stretched canvas. SOLD.

Lone Gondolier

A lone gondolier glides down a peaceful canal in Venice. Oil on 11"h x 14"w x 1"d stretched linen.  SOLD.

Venetian Tour III

A fleet of gondolas gets ready to embark on a tour of the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy. Oil on 12"h x 24"w x 1 1/2" stretched canvas. SOLD.

Kitten in the Sun

This is the first painting I've done of our new kitten, Alfred. In this painting he is taking a break from antagonizing his sister, Stella, to lounge on a chair in front of a sunny window. The painting is on 5"h x 7"w stretched canvas.

Enjoying a Pint

A enjoys a  pint in an Irish Pub. He seems to be a pub regular. Oil on 12"h x 9"w stretched linen. 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.

Docked in Honfleur II Study

A peaceful spring morning in Honfleur, France. Oil on 6"h x 8"w x 1/8" linen on panel. SOLD.

Bird Watching

A calico cat wakes from a peaceful nap to watch some birds. I'm sure after the birds left she promptly went back to sleep. Oil on 8"h x 6"w linen on panel. SOLD.

A Tourist in Venice

I painted this from a photo my mother took of me on our first day in Venice in 2007. I normally paint from my own photos, but occasionally my mom and I share photos, especially if we were travelling together and/or I am running out of subject matter. The photo I painted from was taken on our first morning in Venice. I wanted to capture the canals, the shadows of the alley and the red buildings, but he painting definitely needed a person in the lower left quadrant. I was already in the photo, so I just included myself in the painting. This is how I normally look while travelling... holding a camera, not smiling or taking selfies. I really don't have many pictures of myself on trips unless my mom goes with me. Oil on 11"h x 14"w stretched linen. SOLD.

Coffee Break

Two ladies take a moment to enjoy some coffee at a sidewalk cafe in Paris. Oil on 12"h x 16"w stretched linen. SOLD.

Venetian Courtyard

This courtyard in Venice is quiet and peaceful during the hottest part of the day. Oil on 18"h x 14"w stretched linen. SOLD. 

Venetian Tour II

Several gondoliers navigate through rows of docked gondolas to show visitors Venice's sites. Oil on 24"h x 30"w x 1 1/2" stretched canvas. SOLD.

Venetian Tour

It is rush hour, and the gondolas travel single file in the narrow canals. Even with a lot of other boats in the water, not many things are more romantic than a Venetian canal tour. Oil on 28"h x 22"w x 1 1/2"d stretched canvas. SOLD.

Docked in Honfleur

Docked boats in the marina at Honfleur, France.
Oil on 24"h x 18"w x 1"d. SOLD.