Early Morning ©

This is a plein air painting I did in Schaumburg . It was such a beautiful day, and to make it even better I set my easel up under a tree where a bird serenaded me the whole time I was there.
Oil on canvas on panel, 6"H x 8"W

Rose Garden ©

A quaint Wisconsin farm was my inspiration for this small masterpiece.  I enjoyed the sunny spring day plein air painting with friends and exploring the lovely display of perennial plants and handmade treasures. 
Oil on canvas on panel, 6x6"
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Early Rise ©

Yesterday before I had to get ready for work, I decided that I needed to paint the field across the street from our home.  The lighting was so beautiful, I couldn't resist! I had a 4 x 5 canvas so I decided to try the direct painting method.  I mixed a lot of paint on the palette so I would have thick deliberate strokes.....and then LEFT each application. I had so much fun, and ended up with a fresh painting.  
Oil on canvas on panel. 4"H x 5"W

Wonderful Spring ©

The inspiration for this painting was a beautiful spot just 3 miles from my home.  It's nice to see that spring has finally arrived!!

Oil on canvas on panel, 8x8"

Spring Thaw ©

This past weekend, friends and I went to a park just outside of Harvard, IL to paint.  It was fun watching the geese land on the ice…..in fact, it was even more fun listening to my friend Marybeth laugh when they did!!  I have entitled this small masterpiece, “Spring Thaw”, even though here in Illinois we wonder if spring will ever arrive this year.
Oil on canvas on panel, 8x8"

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"

Quiet Place ©

It was spring in Minnesota and the calm waters of this small lake drew my attention.  The deep blue water against the fading dried underbrush, leads the viewer's attention to the center of my small masterpiece. 

Oil on canvas on panel, 6"H x 8"W