Bluebird ©

I saw this bluebird the other day when all of the other birds were passing through. I don't think I have the right kind of seed for them (if they even eat bird seed) because they never stick around. Our neighbors have the bird houses set up for them so they aren't too far away.

Oil on canvas on panel, 6 x 6"
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Joy ©

This is a plein air painting done at Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington, Illinois.  I brought my granddaughter who is 5 to plein air paint with me.  She had a wonderful time painting in acrylics. I think I have a new partner to paint with! The fall colors were just starting, and the weather could not have been better.  Now if we could get rid of the mosquitos!!

Oil on canvas on panel, 8"H x 10"W
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Hint of Spring ©

This is the first plein air piece of the year.  I painted with a friend in her back yard.  It was fabulous.....the birds were singing, squirrels were running around and I was in heaven painting outside!!!
Oil on canvas on panel, 6x6"

Prairie ©

I used splashes of color to lead the viewer into this painting; from cadmium red light, to light blue, to violet and finally greenish blue.  
Oil on canvas panel, 12"H x 12"W

Prairie View ©

Plein air masterpiece painted with my palette knife on a warm summer day.
Prairie View
Oil on canvas on panel, 8"W x 6"H

Inspired ©

A lake in Ely, Minnesota inspired this plein air masterpiece painted with my palette knife.  The palette helped me create a lot of texture.
Inspired
Oil on canvas on panel, 8"H x 10"W
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Pour Me a Cup ©

An afternoon snack: tea and orange slices. mmmmm
Pour Me a Cup
Oil on canvas on panel, 6"H x 6"W

Strawberry Field ©

Strawberry Field

Oil on canvas panel, 8"H x 10"W

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Crimson Oasis ©

Heading  up to Ely Minnesota last winter,  we came around the corner and this beautiful barn was standing there.  I couldn't wait to paint it! 
Crimson Oasis
Oil on canvas on panel, 5"W, 3 1/2"H
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