In times of feasting....

Ok so....I lied. ONE more painting before Christmas because I've been quite busy painting and I feel the need to update! This painting is called "The Watermelon Feast" and is for my show this summer called "A Taste Of Summer." Still working on the dates for it but I should know after the New Year. 

I'd like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas and best wishes in 2012! Take care and drive safe everyone!

Beach Trip

To cheer us up in a time of snow and ice (though it hasn't been here long) I painted a picture for a show I have next summer. This show is called "The Taste Of Summer," and will be held in the Houghton Lake area. More details as I figure them out! 

I probably won't be on again until after Christmas with all the traveling and everything else. Hope everyone has a very merry holiday! 

Exploring The Vineyard

A captured moment of a group of friends meandering through a vineyard. Each has a sample of wine in their hand which they swirl as they make lively conversation. Vineyards in autumn are lovely aren't they?
This painting will be included with my "Lovely Leelanau" series to be show at the Traverse City Opera House in March.

Pour Me Another Glass!

On our honeymoon in Leelanau my husband and I visited a winery called 45. The staff was awesome, the building very unique and the wine was scrumptious! We visited with them for a while while test tasting and learned many new things about wine and the process of making it. Then we wandered the grounds and took in the beautiful views. So in tribute I'll be doing some paintings of 45. In this picture is one of my favorites of theirs. I highly recommend stopping by if you're ever up by Leland. They won't disappoint you!
This painting will be feature in my show "Lovely Leelanau" at the Traverse City Opera House this March. Everyone is welcome but if you'd like a personal invite email me your info!

Apple Harvest

        I found this orchard in Leelanau this fall and felt the need to capture it as a painting. This painting is going to end up doing double duty if it doesn't sell at the first show.Therefore, it will be in my March show in Traverse City called "Lovely Leelanau," and if it doesn't sell it will also be included in Simple Roots. I like how this painting turned out. I think the colors in it are quite good.

Waiting To Be Milked

My newest painting for my Simple Roots series. I finished it late last night and immediately went on to another painting. Guess I was on a roll.
Also, in other news.....IT SNOWED! Now it is finally starting to feel like Christmas!