Granny Smith Apples

Granny Smith Apples

I love the color of Granny Smiths and I can actually remember the first time I ever heard of them and bought one at a roadside fruit stand on Cape Cod.  I thought then it was the best apple I had ever eaten.  I still like them, but some are better than others and sometimes they are a little bit hard and a little bit tart.  The color, though is always beautiful and that is 

why I have decided to do a series of these apple paintings.  So...more will follow.  This looks so nice in a wide gold frame that I put it in.  It will be sold unframed unless you specify otherwise.

Balancing Act

Balancing Act

These two cherries beside the cup look like they are trying to climb in with the rest but actually they are showing off how well they can balance.  That seems to be what we all strive to do--have balance in our lives.  Friends and family are a big help in keeping us balanced.

6 x 6 in. oil on panel

will be available at the Penick Village Art Show
September 30-October 2
Southern Pines, NC

Bullfrog On The Rocks

Bullfrog On The Rocks

6 x 6 in. oil on panel

There is something  comforting to me about the sound of the frogs, making their loud moo-like noises.  A summer night wouldn't be the same without them.  I look forward every spring to their coming out.  They are very much at home in the pond and can usually be found sitting in the sun  during the day. The circular spot on the side of his head is an eardrum, which is easily recognizable on all Bullfrogs.

Blueberry Pie

Blueberry Pie
I never heard of a state having an official state dessert until I read that blueberry pie made with wild Maine blueberries is the one for the folks who reside in the Pine Tree State, aka Maine.
This is the pie I made a couple of weeks ago and it didn't last very long. (You will be seeing more of this tablecloth that my brother brought back from Paris for me.)
 6 x 6 oil on panel

Okra On Urban Dot Plate

Okra On Urban Dot Plate

I decided to paint some okra just picked from the garden, and then I was offered the use of one of my favorite plates by my son's wife Kim.  I have always loved these colorful shiny plates.  So the okra was kind of overshadowed by the cool design of the plates.
6 x 6 in. oil on Gessobord



Oh Happy Day!

Oh Happy Day!

What fun it is to celebrate having three dads in the family now!  It was also fun to remember what a great dad I had and all the love and gratitude I still feel for him.  

6 x6 oil on gesso board