Winter Geraniums

Original Watercolor
10"x14"

Winter gives us new appreciation for the subject of windows: Inside, looking out, outside looking in, used as a frame for a subject in front of the window, using reflections to complete the composition, etc. The choices are limitless.

What inspiration for a painting does your window provide?

A Window

Original Watercolor 14"x10"

Looking out or looking in? It's not just about the light outside the window but the reflected light under the eaves and in the panes.

Birches in our Snowy Driveway

Here's a photo of our driveway the last time it snowed.

HaleIwa shore

Original Plein Air Watercolor
10"x14"

Once the rain stops pouring down, it's a great day trip to the north shore to watch the winter waves.

Makapu sky

Original Plein Air Watercolor
10"x14"

Oahu has its share of dramatic skies, too.

Sitting on the hard lava creates a strong incentive to paint it quickly.

NW Rainy Season

Original Watercolor
11"x15"

It's definitely the rainy season in the Pacific NW now.

Not so fun for driving but lots of dramatic skies to paint.

Connemarra Coast

Original Plein Air Watercolor
10"x14"
From the sketchbook

We had a drenching downpour in Hawaii today, which reminds me of summer in Ireland.

This is one of the first few plein air paintings I did while spending a month there.

Gloria's Blue Tea Kettle

Original Watercolor
14"x10"

This charming blue tea kettle sat on Gloria's wood stove. I thought it was as charming, warm and welcoming as Gloria herself. She invited my whole class to come over and paint in her home.

So I set up my portable easel in the family room to demonstrate for my students and this is the result.

Snow Laden Pines

Original Watercolor
From the Sketchbook

I came across this one in my sketchbook from a few years ago.

It brings back memories of childhood visits to our grandparents in Eastern Washington and my parents' property in Cashmere.

Grace Cornwall's old homestead

Original Plein Air Watercolor
10"x14"

Here's another one from the pile of sketchbooks.

A local author and educator, Grace Cornwall invited us to paint on her property at Elger Bay (she made sure we knew it had originally been called Algiers Bay).

Although she passed away a few years ago, I still think of her. She had a great intellect, engaging personality and amazing history. Thanks again, Grace, for your inspiration.

Birches in Snow

Original Watercolor
5x7"

When it snows here, all along the back roads you can see the birches with a few remaining leaves.
In the shady areas, the snow lasts longer and gives a beautiful early winter contrast to the edge of the forest.