Air B&B, Floyd, VA

During a very hot spell, David and I went up to 3,000 feet on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Floyd, VA and stayed in this lovely Air B&B. I was so taken by the gorgeous flowers in front of the cottage, I had to paint them. As it turns out, we are trading with the couple for a future time in this lovely spot.
24" x 36" oil on canvas, framed

I am also going back to Floyd this week to participate in The Floyd Center for the Arts, Plein Air Paint Out. Twenty-three artists paint all over the area and come together for an opening at the end, inviting the community with wine & cheese. The great thing is they find you a free place to stay! Will post paintings when I get back.

River & Summertime

Painted this in the studio while we had a very hot week, I really should have painted it out IN the river! I am really behind on posting and will do better  . . . 24" x 36" oil on canvas, framed, $850

I am going to paint in Floyd all next week. Floyd Center for the Arts is inviting 23 artists from around the area for their Biennial Plein Air Paint Out! I did it two years ago and had a blast, they even find you free housing for a week!

Blue Ridge Parkway, Afton

Very green scene but that is what you get in the summer up on the Blue Ridge Parkway! Looking down from one of my favorite spots.   24" x 48" oil on canvas framed  $1,250

Buffalo Creek

Painted the second Bullalo Creek, but horizontal . . . from a photograph on a rainy day in the studio!
SOLD up at Wintergreen the 4th of July Show! 

Looking North

Painted this from the top of Buck's Elbow looking North toward White Hall, VA. The old apple tree that is on the left still produces apples for the deer!  16" x 40" oil on canvas, framed  $650

From Old Rag

Painted this after our hike on Old Rag this spring, went up with my husband and son Ben. Gorgeous day and this is looking out northeast, the scramble we climbed up. (Thanks to Ben for the photo!)
30" x 40" oil on canvas framed, $1,250  SOLD!
Taking this plus many new paintings up to the Wintergreen Art Show 4th & 5th of July, come up if you can! Live music, food, and fireworks!

Looking West

Painted this up on top of Buck's Elbow, one of my favorite places. Will take it to the Wintergreen 4th of July Art Show, if you get a chance come on up, live music, food, artwork, and FIREWORKS! 
https://www.wintergreenresort.com/ 

Sun & River

Painted this during a rainy day from a photo of Buffalo Creek in Rockbridge County, photo by Patrick Hinely. It's my interpretation of his photograph. 24" x 36" oil on canvas framed.

I posted it on Instagram and it SOLD to a local lady, thanks, Ann! So, I am painting another one but horizontal, and will post when it is done.

Crozet Bales

Painted this right behind my house, caught it before they moved the bales! Love the morning light . . . 18" x 24" oil on canvas, framed  $475  SOLD!

Bath County Barn

This barn in Bath County is right behind the library in Warm Springs, which is the only place that you can get free wifi! I fell in love with this leaning old barn and would like to go inside sometime.
10" x 20" oil on canvas, framed, $250   will be at the Bath County Art Show

Monticello's Garden

Monticello's Garden was painted last month as a demo from a photo I had. Below is the painting framed in our Virginia cherry wood, it is @ C-ville Arts on the Charlottesville downtown mall. 11" x 14" oil on canvas, $245

Jackson River, Bath County

Painted this while on our belated Birthday Get-Away to Bath County, painted from the bridge at Hidden Valley. We stayed at Turtle Brook AirB&B for two nights, enjoying all that it offered. 12" x 36" oil on canvas, framed $485

Crozet Spring Dogwoods

Painted this a little bit ago when the pink Dogwood trees were in bloom, on Crozet Avenue. Decided not to add any people sitting on the porch.  20" x 20" oil on canvas, framed $400
Will be taking this to the Crozet Festival this weekend, stop by if you can!  http://crozetfestival.com/

Potomac Headwaters

Commission for Melody, this is the Potomac Headwaters in Highland County, studio painting from a photograph.  24" x 36" oil on canvas 

She will pick it up at the Crozet Arts & Craft Festival this weekend, come by if you get a chance!     http://crozetfestival.com/

Chile's From Above Hillside

Painted this a few weeks ago when the bloom was in full glory! I love that I live so close to this wonderful Peach Orchard and the mountains all around. Will be taking this to the Crozet Arts Festival Mother's Day Weekend . . . please drop by and say hello! 15" x 30" oil on canvas, framed  $450

Parkway Mountains

From a photograph I have that is early morning on the Blue Ridge Parkway before the fall sets in. I just love painting the mountains and wonder if I will get tired of it at some point, hmmm! I don't know, but sure enjoy the challenge!  26" x 40" oil on canvas, framed  $1,125  SOLD!
I am getting ready to do the Crozet Arts Festival Mother's Day Weekend, come by if you can, great art, Crafts live music and wonderful food!    http://crozetfestival.com/

Spring I 2019

Painted this last week with six other friends on a perfect spring morning in North Garden, VA. The new leaves were just coming out on the distant hillside.  12" x 16" oil on canvas framed, $300

Spring III

The third of three paintings I did at our friend Catherine's place, and I think my favorite! It was late afternoon and was so nice to be outside painting this Spring! 20" x 20" oil on canvas, framed  $400
SOLD  Thanks Tim!

Spring II 2019

Painted today with several friends at Cathrine's home on Taylor Gap Rd. outside of Charlottesville. It was a wonderful day to be out and enjoying my friends and painting SPRING!
12" x 24" oil on canvas framed  SOLD Thanks Frank!

Four of us lined up painting the morning view!

Mountains, Pond & Peach Bloom

Another Chile's Peach Orchard, from a high edge of the fields looking north. This is part of my normal walk in morning or evening, it was fun to paint there as well. That pond is right across from my house, over a small hill, to the left of this painting!   8" x 24" oil on canvas, framed $250  SOLD, thanks Ceci!

Chile's Peach Orchard III

Chile's Peach Orchard is very close to my house, so I tried to paint several paintings during the blooming period. This one is just above their reservoir and looks out over Little Yellow Mountain.
12" x 36" oil on canvas, framed $485

Chile's Peach Blossom I

This needs a bit more work, but to give you an idea . . . 

10" x 20" oil on canvas, framed $200

Barbara and I up on the loading dock painting the blooms at Chile's Peach Orchard. It was so cold over night they had to spray water to set the blooms using their irrigation. I will try to go out everyday while there is color!

Pascadero, CA

Painted this during my time traveling down the coast of California. The farthest we went was Big Sur, but way to windy to paint, had fun checking out places along the way.  8" x 10" oil on board, simple frame, $150

Asilomar Beach, CA

David and I went to California for ten days earlier this month and enjoyed Monterey, Carmel and Pacific Grove. I was able to paint ten small paintings, some of which need more work. Here is one from Asilomar Beach, that we stayed near by and walked every day that we were there.
8" x 10" oil on board, simple frame, $150.

Maupin's Farm, White Hall

This is one of those farms I paint every year because I love this scene with these mountains and farmland. I was out about a month ago with Susan & Chloe, a warn sunny day in February. This is in my show @ WVTF Radio IQ in Charlottesville for the month of March, drop by if you are in the area. 24" x 48" oil on canvas, framed  $1,250   SOLD, thanks Lani!

Thanks to everyone who came to see my show on such a cold & rainy night, you all impressed me! Thank you!

Winter Shadows

Painted this on our front porch right after our first snow fall this winter, with evening light. 20" x 24" oil on canvas, framed  $485  SOLD, thanks Jon & Rebecca!
This will be in my show this Friday night opening, March 1st, Radio IQ WVTF Art Show, 5-7, Charlottesville . . . come out if you can!

Summer Laundry Line

Started this as a plein air painting, then finished it this winter. That is an old wicker basket my mom had that I still use. We are old fashioned and hang laundry up outside all summer and by the wood stove all winter! We do NOT have a dryer! Love my laundry line and the smell of fresh laundry!  24" x 30" oil on canvas, framed $750

Come to my show to see this painting, if you can . . .  WVTF Radio IQ, March 1, Opening Reception, 5-7     216 West Water Street, Charlottesville 22902
434-293-2515 http://www.wvtf.org/

Back Country Farmland

Poetry of the Landscape 

@ WVTF Radio IQ 

March 1 - 31 
First Friday’s Reception March 1, 5 - 7

216 West Water Street, Charlottesville 22902

434-293-2515        http://www.wvtf.org/

Back Country Farmland, 30" x 40" oil on canvas
SOLD  thanks John!

Summer Stream, River Rocks

Studio painting from a photograph but can't remember which stream this is from! Love playing with the shapes of the rocks and the water. 16" x 20" oil on canvas, framed $350   SOLD thanks Mark!

Study in Blue

Simple palette of blues and purples, had fun playing with this. 

16" x 20" oil on canvas framed, $325

Jocassee's Gorge

Painted this from a photograph taken in National Wildlife of Jocassee's Gorge, on the border of North & South Carolina. I would love to go there and plan to on our next trip to the Smoky Mountains. Oil on canvas, 24" x 36" framed $850  SOLD!

Blue Ridge Parkway Fall, II

Painted this last fall before the leaves fell and the cold settled in. The mountains really were that blue! 16" x 40" oil on canvas, framed  $650  SOLD, thanks Victor!

Above Chile's Orchard, February Fields

Painted this from the hillside above Chile's Peach Orchard looking south toward the lower mountains in the valley. 10" x 20" oil on canvas, framed  $225

Chile's Peach Orchard's Barn

Painted last week with Chloe & Jenny up at the barn @ Chile's Peach orchard, 60 degree day and sunny, great for January. The new growth is very pink!  16" x 20" oil on canvas, framed  $350
SOLD, thanks Lani!

Wintergreen in Snow

Happy New Year!

Fun to think about what 2019 will bring to all of us!

Here is a scene from The Blue Ridge Overlook, Three Ridges from a photo I had from Wintergreen.

15" x 30" oil on canvas, framed, $450

Check out my new schedule for next year!

Fall Evening on the Blue Ridge Parkway

Painted this in November on a warm afternoon on the Blue Ridge Parkway, enjoyed how the light changed over time. 16" x 40" oil on canvas, framed $650   SOLD, thanks Melody!

2019 Calendar

2019 Calendars have arrived  . . . if you have bought a painting in 2018, I will send you one, send me your mailing address. If you want to buy one, they are $2.50 ($2 for calendar, .50 for stamp).
If you are local, they are sold @ C-ville Arts on the Charlottesville downtown mall & @ Crozet Artisan Depot.
It has been a wonderful year, and looking forward to 2019!

Bar Harbor, Maine

Painted this once I got back from Bar Harbor . . . I put it away for a bit, but just now finished it! We love going up there, and plan to go back next September for a week, plus going to Monhegan Island and Nantucket to visit friends! Lucky us!    6" x 18" $225 framed  SOLD

Three Sheds & Chickens

Painted this in Highland County a few years ago, but love the chickens running around in it. This was right down the road from where we were staying.  12" x 24" oil on canvas, framed  $300

Blue Ridge Parkway IV

Painted this last week on the Blue Ridge Parkway, at the first overlook in Afton, looking down on Rockfish Gap. 10" x 10" oil on canvas $175

Evening on Parkway

Painted this recently up on the Blue Ridge Parkway, with the light dropping fast over the hillside. I like how the sky colors mimic the mountains. 10" x 20" oil on canvas, framed $250   SOLD

Hot Cakes Show through December 15th

Just wanted to show what paintings are hanging @ Hot Cakes this year, please drop by to see for yourself! And thank you to Lisa and Keith for sharing their wonderful walls with local artists!
Up until December 15th.  (SOLD Dancing Sheets, bottom photo, thanks Jewell Ann!)