A Poem & A Painting
A Poem & A Painting: Mexican Pottery
Mar 28 2016 ·0Last month I visited the beautiful country of Mexico with a friend for some much need rest and relaxation. It seems like a lifetime ago now but if I close my eyes and allow my mind to drift, I can go back to that warm, beautiful, and inspiring place. While in Tulum one of the sights I especially enjoyed was the displays of handmade pottery. Such artistry! Today’s quote reminds me not only of the artisans of Mexico, but of so much more…
A Poem & A Painting: Signs of Spring
Feb 29 2016 ·0Happy Leap Day! Spring is in the air around here today and the temperature is forecast to be nearly 60 degrees ~ so welcome, especially after last year’s harsh winter…
A Poem & A Painting: Inspired by Christopher Guy
Feb 22 2016 ·0I love the whimsical yet uber-elegant style of Christopher Guy‘s furniture designs. His seating in particular is posh and elegant with a dash of fairy tale fancy. I love this Christopher Guy quote on his design philosophy:
A Poem & A Painting: Still Thinking Pink
Feb 15 2016 ·0With encouragement from my instructor, I’ve been working on larger paintings of late. I love the juxtaposition of the fun colors (lime green and rose pink) with the more “serious” still life tableau. It reminds me of our New England weather of late ~ arctic cold this weekend, followed by rain and 50 degrees tomorrow with winds whipping most days. Typical!
A Poem & A Painting: Happy Valentine’s Week
Feb 08 2016 ·0Welcome to Valentine’s week ~ yes a whole week, why not? Valentine’s Day is my favorite holiday to share affections with friends and loved ones. I hope you feel the love this week!
A Poem & A Painting: Kaleidoscope Eyes
Jan 25 2016 ·0This is the final week of my January painting challenge and as I’ve been exploring the color wheel with my paintings, this poem, Kaleidoscope Eyes, truly struck a chord with me. I hope you enjoy it as well…
A Poem & A Painting: Day 18, Met Ball Orange
Jan 18 2016 ·0I am so taken with the fashion at the Met Ball every year that I was inspired to paint Rihanna’s beautiful gown. I am not sure it translates as well without her radiant face and miles long leg but I love it nonetheless…
A Poem & A Painting: Pink Fainting Couch (Day 10)
Jan 11 2016 ·0Today’s painting is serving the dual purpose of being Day 10 of the 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge and my weekly Poem & Painting post. Pink Fainting Couch is the last painting in a Pink Series. I was tickled to take my inspiration from an interior by the incomparable Hunt Slonem whom I had the privilege of meeting at the Boston Design Center when he was introducing his fabric line through Lee Jofa. He is colorful, soulful and indeed a kind and lovely man. It was my pleasure to end this “Pink” series with an interior (of course) and one that features his fabric.
A Poem & A Painting: Finnegan
Jan 04 2016 ·0So happy I can finally post this Christmas gift painting featuring my furry nephew, Finnegan. Finnegan belongs to my sister Kate and her husband Tim but he has stolen all of our hearts since he entered our lives about a year ago.
A Poem & A Painting: New Year’s Light
Dec 28 2015 ·0It’s hard to believe there are only a few days remaining in 2015. It has been an eventful year to say the least! This week’s painting is an “oldie but a goodie” featuring one of my favorite subjects: chandeliers. Wishing you light, love, health and happiness as we head into the New Year…
A Poem & A Painting: Christmas Cardinal
Dec 21 2015 ·1I am continually fascinated by birds, but most especially in the winter. I became a “bird watcher” with my stepdad Marston. He always fed and tended to the feathered friends who visited our yard in the cold weather.
A Poem & A Painting: Candy Canes & Silver
Dec 14 2015 ·0Lately my paintings have been inspired by the Christmas season. One of the best parts about the season is of course…the candy, in all it’s shapes and stripes! 😉
A Poem & A Painting: Sparkle of Christmas
Dec 07 2015 ·0It’s hard to believe that another week has passed. The holiday season is in full swing around here with {almost} all of my decorating completed and halls decked. Today’s painting was inspired by the season’s sparkle and glow ~ such a special kind of light…
A Poem & A Painting: Queen of the Day
Nov 30 2015 ·0My dear friend Sandy Welch creates the most endearing lamb paintings. Lambs are certainly an enchanting subject. Inspired in part by Sandy, I’ve tried my hand at lamb paintings. I adore how this one I painted earlier this year, With A Fleece As White As Snow, turned out. This week’s lamb painting is a bit more whimsical with a touch of glam with her gold gilt crown. I just love the sentiment behind this week’s poem (quote) as well. I can just imagine what this Queen of the Day is thinking…
A Poem & A Painting: A New Dress Series
Nov 23 2015 ·0For this week’s painting I’m sharing a new dress painting. I’ve been experimenting with a slightly more ‘sophisticated’ style of dress for this series. The moody background, increased texture of the bodice and paint drips all represent me pushing my boundaries and trying something new. I’d love to hear what you think…
A Poem & A Painting: A Donut With Kelley
Nov 16 2015 ·0I am taking a painting class with the ever so talented Kelley MacDonald, a dear friend and amazing artist. Donuts are one of Kelley’s signature subjects and it was fun (and somewhat challenging) to paint in her style. This painting of mine was done during an exercise in which we counted our brush strokes. The first effort was a 75 stroke donut, and then what is this week’s painting~ a 150 stroke donut.
A Poem & A Painting: Autumn Bouquet
Nov 09 2015 ·0Over Halloween weekend I was fortunate to be able to spend a wonderful weekend in Nantucket with equally wonderful friends. Our hostess, my dear friend Sandy, once again opened her home to us and showered us with her hospitality. She had the most stunning Autumnal arrangement and I was inspired to paint a watercolor interpretation of it as a token of my thanks. I continue to travel with my watercolors and love how easy they are to use whenever the moods strikes.
Stop The Madness
Nov 02 2015 ·0Instead of my usual Monday ‘A Poem & A Painting’ post, today I’m sharing my work for the latest Girls Just Wanna Paint challenge. As you may know, the Girls Just Wanna Paint group (GJWP) is comprised of several “local woman artists who challenge themselves each month with an object or idea that they incorporate into a painting. We post the paintings on the first day of every month, and invite your comments. We meet the first week of every month, to view each others’ work in person, enjoy some great food and wine, and decide what the next month’s subject will be.”
A Poem & A Painting: Take A Seat
Oct 26 2015 ·0This week’s painting is one of the first interiors I painted in Franny Andahazy‘s class. Franny is a friend and a talented artist and designer. l learn so much whenever I work with her! As you can imagine, I love painting interiors and I thought this poem (quote) was an appropriate sentiment…
A Poem & A Painting: A Crowned Bird
Oct 19 2015 ·0I had such a wonderful day at the Hingham Arts Walk yesterday! Many thanks to White Magdelena House for hosting me and to everyone that came by to visit and purchase my artwork ~ it means so much to me! If you didn’t have a chance to stop by or you aren’t local, no worries, I will have artwork for sale online that is perfect for holiday giving. My 6″x 6″ oil paintings are $125 and will be featured on my website and on my Instagram. You can always contact me about a custom painting or visit my Shop to order a special Nest painting. Onto this week’s poem…