Even though life is throwing me one of  "those lessons" right now, even though it is strange and painful... I am feeling blessed. ...

A little more.....

I just finished collaging Bo Peeps dress on!  I just love her!

I'm beginning a new piece today.  Here it is after I transferred my sketch to my board.  Hope you enjoy....

I don't believe in fairy tales...but I do believe in silver linings.  There is always a silver lining and sometimes it is so beautiful :...

During every difficult time, there is a lesson to be learned, a time for personal growth, and always a silver lining. It's there, and if...

All finished!!!!! Always Us 18 x 24 mixed media acrylic, ink,collage

No matter how old you are, or how old your parents are...when your Dad is ready to go defend you and beat up the bad guy, you feel safe :)  ...

I've added a few things!  It's almost finished!

Still working on this one...I had to totally re paint the blonde girls entire face!   It's getting there :)

Making some changes with her eyes...  A little eye surgery should help!  Dont worry, she'll see again in no time!

a little more progress today.... I went out yesterday and finally bought myself one of these reducing glasses!

...just thinkin.....that I just love my Mom so much....thats all.

Kinda funny looking right now....

Okay, so I am 46 years old and on March 1st I will be 47...then three years from then I will turn 50!  So why do things like this shock me? ...

the beginnings of a new painting....

I love kids!  I have always loved kids, little ones especially.  I love how honest they are.  I love the honesty that comes out in their wor...

All finished! HER LOVE BIRDS 14 x 18 mixed media, acrylic, ink

By taking pictures of my progress, I'm able to see my work from another view, and then I can see better, what changes I need to make or ...

Here's the latest one I've been working on....

I came across this book at a cool little store in Portland about a month ago.  When I saw it I knew I had to buy it.  So many memories and f...

All finished! HER GIFT 18 x 24 Acrylic, ink,mixed media

still adding to it....almost finished.....

More pics of my latest painting in progress.....

still in progress..... It was such a pretty evening, so I worked on this piece outside on the deck.  Such a pretty sunset, I didn't wan...

Just the beginnings of a new one here to show you.....

I read this today and just had to re-post.... There are 5 things in life you cannot recover: A stone...after it's thrown. A word...af...

Sometimes life is not so smooth.  I don't really like the bumpy times, they give me stress and anxiety, but I know that there is always ...

I think they are such a cute couple-hehe

Here is a sweet little Pirate Boy for summer time :) PIRATE BOY 12 x 12 acrylic I made this little guy for the Autism Pirate Party.  I...

I just want to paint something SPECTACULAR!  :)

Such a fun place to be on this August First Friday!  Imagine Gallery in Eugene Oregon.  So fun to be there and walk amungst the crowd as the...