Painting is my dream; it takes me to a place of peace and happiness. I hope this artwork brings the same to you.
Is it the sun or moon, evening or morn? Tranquility can be what you want it to be. I was inspired by a photo I saw (details below) and it’s what I wanted to paint when I was no longer intimidated by a plain white canvas and when I felt comfortable enough to go beyond instructor-chosen subject matter. I consider this my first painting (2021), and it’s still my favorite. Credit goes to Gustave Le Gray who produced the original photograph, an albumen print, back in 1856-57. He titled it Solar Effect in the Clouds-Ocean and it is held at the Art Institute of Chicago. 12″ x 16″ framed
Reflection of a Tree (2022) A lone tree on the beach spoke to me. 22″ x 28″
A Mother’s Love and A Father’s Love (2023) depict the tender love of new parents (my daughter and son in law) and their little baby girl.
Sunset Sail was inspired by a sailboat near Annapolis MD (2025)
A Big Wave (2025) 25″ x 49″
The Foggy Bridge (2022) brings a sense of serenity and calmness. 15″ x 19″ framed
Oh, that first smell of the ocean in Can’t Wait! (2022) 13″ x 17″ framed
Such a lovely way to end the day on the waters of the Chesapeake Bay, The Sailboat (2022) 12″ x 22″ framed
Morning Gull (2022) in Ocean City. 15″ x 15″ framed
“I’m okay,” said the gull to the sea, “but here with you is where I need to be. My heart is troubled and there’s so much to say, so I scream out my words and you take them away. Your waves come to shore and gently return and slowly my heart ceases to burn. You soften my spirit, you calm my soul. You hear me, you listen, you make me whole.” “I’m okay,” said the gull to the sea. “Yes, I’m okay,” said the gull to the sea. The Gull (2022) 15″ x 19″ framed
The original painting of The Gull (2022) is thought provoking on its own, but the words of the gull, which I added in 2023, relay a message that might reflect the feelings of many people who stand at the edge of the sea.
The orange water, the orange sky, in Good Night, Marco (2022) 19″ x 19″ framed
Alone (2023) 15 x 20 framed
Daydreaming in Blue (2024)
A mysterious scene on Botany Bay (2022) skeletons of trees stuck in time. 12″ x 22″ framed
California Lighthouse (2021) in Aruba. 12″ x 22″ framed
My daughter snapped “the picture” and it was just too fun to pass up, hence this series in Had to Go (2022) 10″ x 27″ framed
A new definition of a Christmas Cactus 2023
Looking up at the tree near the skating rink in Atlantic Station, Atlanta. Merry Christmas (2022) 14″ x 18″ framed
Colors of Maryland 2025 4″ x 12″
What is it about a setting sun that can bring people of all beliefs together? Unity (2025)
It was a windy day on the Chesapeake Bay. What fun! Wanna Race? (2025) 11 x 21 framed
A beautiful sand dollar at the edge of the water, The Sand Dollar (2025) 9×9 framed
Amber waves (2023) along the Atlantic coast. 12″ x 22″ framedSanibel Memories (2023)
Tilghman Island Evening (2022) as seen from the southernmost point of Tilghman Island. 14″ x 26″ framed
We discovered The Castle Gate (2025) on our way to the Blarney Stone in Ireland
Cliffs of Moher (2025) as seen from my 2019 visit to Ireland.
Welcome to my Castle (2022) Oh, I wish! This painting is inspired by one of the many staircases at Fonthill Castle. 14″ x 17″ framed
The sky was brilliant one morning in Ocean City MD. Morning Glory (2023) is a petite design 5 x 13″
The Austrian Door (2023) is from a village south of Vienna. I would like to meet the people who used the tools and walked through the door. 16 x 21 framed
Rest in Peace (2022) to all you good souls at Linthicum Walks. 14″ x 17″ framed
This Road to Somewhere (2021) at one time was more well traveled than it is today. 16″ x 19″ framed
An abandoned building on the grasslands of Canada, Open Windows, (2024) 12 x 22
A thoughtful walk, a solitary chair at Mission San Juan Capistrano (2022) 14″ x 17″ framed
These columns were originally part of the U.S. Capitol but were removed and eventually placed at the U.S. National Arboretum. Columns (2023) 17 x 21 framed
I met The Austrian Lady (2023) on a trip to my homeland. She lives in the little house that my great grandparents lived in long ago in a village south of Vienna. 15″ x 19″ framed
38.98218, -76.48695 (2025) coordinates for this Naval Academy flag
My Sister’s Kitty (2022), is the first animal I painted as a surprise for my sister. I didn’t realize there would be other kitties to paint when I titled this painting. 10″ x 10″ framed
As it turns out, there are other kitties to paint! My Other Sister’s Kitty (2022) was done as a surprise for another sister. 17″ x 17″ framed
Friends (2024) 9 x 11
I should have titled this “My kitty” in keeping with the sister theme, but it’s called Icecube, which was his name. 2024
The Rose Petal (2023) is a painting of a floral design I arranged for my local garden club. 17″ x 17″ framed
I saw the Spring Tears (2022) of this flower on a morning walk. 17″ x 17″ framed
Little minis of Roses are Red, or Orange, or Pink (2025). 4″ x 4″
The flower basket was along a pathway in EPCOT’s World Showcase. The Little Petunia, 2024
An iris from my garden served as the model for The Purple Iris (2024) 12×22
Colorful Snow (2022) 11″ x 14″
Will you Join Me? (2022) 13″ x 16″ framed
Her face is still, but I sense she has many things to say. (2021) 19″ x 23″ framed
They Made Me Do It (2021) Just a bit of humor here! 19″ x 23″ framed
May Day in Annapolis (2022) is a beautiful day to wander the charming streets.
My Little Cactus (2020) 12″ x 15″ framed
Melancholy Woman (2020) in acrylic 12″ x 16″ framed
Ferns and Lantern (2022) is done with color pencil
Peace Frog (2016) is a color pencil drawing of my garden frog. 14″ x 17″ framed
tranquility on canvas 