Most recent paintings.....

These two paintings are variations of some paintings I did earlier on the trip to France.
They have an element of abstraction about them.   "Morning in Bonnieux"   12x9

"A window in Ansouis"   12x9.

Both are oil on linen.

"Morning mist over the lavender"

This may be my favorite today.  I used a great deal of artistic license, but loved the result.  Soft silver frame, 20x30, oil on linen.
France made me very happy to be an early riser.

"Center stage at Ansouis"

Ansouis was certainly one of my favorite hill towns.  We toured a lovely castle that was used by a summer home for one of the French kings, can't recall which one.....

"Roses near the doorway"

Seems like everyone in France has flowers to grace their doors or windows.  This was done from a reference photo from an early morning walk.  12"x 9", oil on linen.

"Lavender in the garden"

I think my favorite painting so far, of all the Provence paintings.  This was next door to our lovely home in Bonnieux.   Lavender is used for decorative purposes, as well as to harvest.  The smell is wonderful and the beauty is hard to describe, even in paint.  One can only make the attempt.
18x24, oil on linen.  All the paintings will be shown at Craving Art in Beaufort in October.

"Les tournesols"

The literal translation of "tournesols" is "turning toward the sun."   The sunflowers were everywhere, the perfect compliment to the many lavender fields.   It is easy to see why Van Gogh was so inspired.   
16x20, oil on linen

Lavender fields near Bonnieux

From a recent trip to Provence, a painting of the beautiful lavender that was everywhere in higher regions.  It was a breathtaking sight at any time of day and in any weather.

Tribute to Van Gogh

From the sunflower fields near Ansouis.

"The breakfast club"

Another new one, 24x30, oil on linen.  Love to go to the beach in the early morning when the sun is rising.  This is currently at Carolina Creations in New Bern, NC

"Carolina marsh"

Love this one...."Carolina marsh".  I pass the scene often and have painted it many times.
Right outside of Beaufort, NC.
16x20, oil on board

"Hollyhocks II"

These  flowers remind me so much of my childhood, when I sat on the porch and made little ballerinas from their blooms.   I have done several paintings of them, and decided I must have a garden of my own, so I started the ground this week.

12"x9", oil on board

Sunset Downeast

Just sold this painting, 16x20, to a lovely lady from Georgia.  She also purchased a painting of lilacs, all for her 20th anniversary.   Happy Anniversary, Jo and Alan.

Bird on a boat

This is an oil painting, 16x20.   I really love the subject matter, the little boat at low tide right off Bridges Street in Morehead City.   The little bird landing on the boat was perfect timing!

"The magic hour"

Thanks to my friends, Ron and Cyndi, I get to stay at this beautiful beach and paint every year.  This is the south end of Wrightsville Beach, always one of my favorite places, particularly at dawn and sunset.   18"x18", oil on canvas.

"The shell seeker"

Many of us fortunate enough to live near a beach will recognize ourselves in this one.  
18"x18", oil on canvas.

"Moments to take your breath away"

This painting was done from research at the new inlet, which happened courtesy of Hurricane Irene.  It is a beautiful spot, constantly changing.  8x10, oil on linen.

"Morning at the South end"

Getting ready to do a show in Wilmington, a benefit for Cape Fear Academy Nov. 15 & 16.  This painting will be included; it was a result of a recent stay at Wrightsville Beach, always one of my favorite places.  It is 14x11, oil on linen.

"Momentum"

Lots of movement ....looking down on this small waterfall.  Love trying to capture that.   11x14 oil on linen.  

"The sound of water"

Another water painting that was the result of a trip to Banner Elk, NC -- a lovely mountain visit with friends.  I love the sound of the water as it moves over the rocks.   8x10, at Carolina Creations in New Bern, NC

"Mountain waters"

From a trip to Banner Elk, NC, with my artist friend, Georgia.  We took a rainy walk up the mountain and the rain didn't matter a bit!   Beautiful place.

9x12, oil on linen