About me

Twenty-six things about me...
A- Age: ...51
B- Biggest fear: letting go of all fears
C- Current time: ...8:30 pm
D- Drink you last had: ...red wine
E- Every day starts with: ...I am grateful to wake up 😃
F- Favorite song: ...Morning has Broken
G- Ghosts, are they real: ...yes but only nice ones
H- Hometown: ...Dallas
I- In love with: ...life
J- Jealous of: ...nothing
K- Killed someone?: ...not yet
L- Last time you cried?: ...yesterday
M- Middle name: ...Leigh
N- Number of siblings: ...1 amazing sister
O- One wish: ...to win the lottery
P- Person you last called: ...my sister
Q- Question you're always asked: ...what's for dinner, mom
R- Reason to smile: ...today
S- super passion in life: ...art
T- Time you woke up: ...6:15
U- Underwear color: ...not sayin'
V- Vacation destination: ...Vinalhaven or the beach
W- Worst habit: ...eating too much
Y- Your favorite food: ...red wine- oh wait, that's not food. Probably Ethiopian
X- X-Rays you've had: ...ankle
Z- Zodiac sign: ...aquarius

Waiting Patiently

pastel on paper 5 x 5 inches
Just off the road perched above the bay, waiting unnoticed as everyone passes by with their daily lives. Nothing special but always available to greet it's patrons with a warm, dry roof overhead.

Limeade with a Twist

Hey babe, want to join us? Limeade with a twist.
8 x 10 inches
pastel on paper

Center of Attention

 

There is nothing like lemons to cool off a hot summer day. Straight up or with sugar added, they are a welcome addition to the day's heat. The ultramarine blues of the sky and water and the brilliant happy yellow of sunshine.

pastel on paper approx 5 x 5

Aubergine

The aubergine or eggplant if you prefer. It is actually a berry but masquerades as a vegetable. The shiny deep purple vegetable soaks up the sun and saves it's flavors to warm the heart. Eggplant parmesan, fried, baked, grilled. Add some cheese and spicy sauce and dinner is served!

After the Rain

pastel on paper 5 x 5 inches
I found this amazing puddle reflection down by Trinity Groves after the 500 year floods. This is my first attempt at the scene. I think I may try some other color variations and compositions.

Snippershins

pastel on paper 12 x 12 framed to 20 x 20
Snippershins sits on the Vinalhaven Harbor, standing alert to happily greet everyone who arrives on the island. 

The Yellow Wall

Pastel on paper appx 5 x 5 inches
Warm and cool,
a summer's day,
respite from the sun in the shadow of the wall.

Vinalhaven Fog

Vinalhaven Fog
Daily painting pastel on paper
5 x 7 inches
My intent for this summer solstice was to paint something on site but the weather didn't really cooperate so instead I took advantage of the longest day of the year to paint my favorite place in the world. Today's rainy weather reminded me a little of the Vinalhaven fog - without the sound of the ferry horn.