Docked in Newport

Oil on 9"h x 12" stretched linen. SOLD.

Newport Yacht

A docked yacht in Newport, RI. Oil on 14"h x 18"w stretched canvas. SOLD.

Newport Harbor

Docked boats on a July morning in Newport, RI. Oil on 18"h x 14"w stretched canvas.

Parisian Waiter

This was painted from a corner of a photo I took in Paris. I hadn't noticed until recently how the silver tray reflected the sun onto the waiter's face from underneath. That, combined with the action of him wiping the table, created an interesting composition. Oil on 14"h x 18" w stretched canvas. SOLD.

Tuscan Landscape

This was the view from one of the vineyards in Tuscany. I have no idea where, though. My husband and I took a bus tour from Florence last year, which took us to Sienna, San Gimignano, another small fortress town and to a winery about an hour from Florence. The tour was a whirlwind, so we didn't have time to explore the grounds of the winery. Just before dusk, between rounds of wine samples, I sneaked from the wine lecture to snap the reference photo for this painting.

View from San Gimignano

A view of the Tuscan landscape from the walls of San Gimignano. Oil on 24"h x 30"x 1 1/2" stretched canvas. SOLD.

View of the Arno

This is a view of Florence, Italy from Piazza Michelangelo. Oil on 12"h x 18"w stretched linen. SOLD.

Florence

Oil on 5"h x 7"w stretched canvas. SOLD.

View of Basilica di Santa Maria Della Salute

A view of the Basilica di Santa Maria Della Salute on a clear day. Oil on 18"h x  24"w x 1 1/2" stretched linen. SOLD.

Piazza Della Republica

Street sweepers clean the stone streets of Florence in the mornings, giving the city a fresh feeling at the start of the day. This is the newly cleaned Piazza Della Republica. Oil on 20"h x 24"w x 1 1/2" stretched linen.

Corner Bistro in the West Village

This is a building that houses a wonderful restaurant in the West Village of NYC. The name of the restaurant is Tartine. My husband was kind enough to pose for me at one of the tables on the sidewalk.

This was one of the paintings I exhibited at Greensburg Art Center in Greensburg, PA. The show was called "115 Years of Painting: Four Artists' Collective Years of Painting." It showcased my recent paintings as well as work by Jolene Joyner, Barbara Kern-Bush and Doreen Currie. The show was in the gallery until October 22, 2016.

As of October 23rd, the show in Greensburg has ended. This painting is now available on UGallery. SOLD.

Along the Cliff Walk

This is a view from the Cliff Walk in Newport, Rhode Island. Along the walk, one can see ( and walk on) boulders and mansions. Oil on 24"h x 30"w stretched canvas.

Busy Street in Rome

The streets of Rome are chaotic as pedestrians and drivers alike navigate the city. The storefronts along streets such as this one offer many temptations in the form of coffee, crostini, pastries, and clothing shops. Everyone is in a hurry to see as many of these places as possible.

This oil painting is on 24"h x 30"w x 1 1/2" stretched canvas. The edges are painted raw umber, and it is ready to hang. SOLD.

44th and Eden

The corner of 44th and Eden Streets in the Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh. Oil on 14"h x 11"w x 1 1/2" stretched canvas. SOLD.

Houses in Shadyside

These houses in the Shadyside neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA are aglow in the afternoon sunlight. Oil on 11"h x 14"w x 1 1/2" stretched canvas. SOLD.

yART Sale

Many thanks to everyone who visited me and collected my work at the yART sale yesterday in Pittsburgh! My husband and I had a wonderful time chatting with everyone and hope you are happy with your new paintings.

Please check the Gallery on 43rd Street website for updates on my upcoming show in November! I have a lot of new work on the way, including scenes of Pittsburgh.

A Street in Greenwich Village

A relaxed Saturday afternoon in Greenwich Village. Oil on 20"h x 16"w stretched canvas. SOLD.

Washington Square Park at Dusk

It was a cool March evening in Washington Square Park when I took the reference photo for this painting. There weren't many people around except for a few people who passed by with their dogs. Oil on 18"h x 24"w x 1 1/2" stretched linen. SOLD.

Unpredictable Weather in the Piazza Navona

The weather was unpredictable when we took a day trip to Rome from Florence last year, and we didn't have an umbrella. So, we just ordered another espresso at an outdoor cafe in Piazza Navona and waited for the rain to stop. It passed pretty quickly. The dramatic weather created interesting reflections on the wet cobblestones and created a rainbow for us to see by the time we reached the Vatican. SOLD,

Afternoon in Greenwich Village II

Everyone on this particular street in New York's Greenwich Village seems to be on their way to dinner. Oil on 12"h x 18"w x 1 1/2" stretched linen. SOLD.

Afternoon in Greenwich Village

As dinner time approaches, the streets of New York's Greenwich Village start to liven up even more . I visited in April during a warm, sunny weekend and enjoyed wandering the sunny streets at happy hour, stopping here and there for coffee or a glass of wine. Oil on 12"h x 18"w stretched linen. SOLD.

View of the Ponte Santa Trinita

The Ponte Santa Trinita bridge in Florence, Italy, is bathed in the warm morning sunlight. This was painted from a photo I took during one of my morning jogs along the river. I would wake up as early as possible to catch the dramatic light on the domed buildings. This was difficult because of the long nights of wine drinking, but the plentiful espresso bars all over the city helped me accomplish my goals! SOLD.

Cloudy Day in Honfleur

A view of Honfleur, France in the early morning, before all the tourists arrived for the day. Oil on 24"h x 36"w x 1 1/2" stretched canvas.

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.