Little Bit of History

Little Bit of History

10" x 10", pastel

New Braunfels, Texas can boast that it was the home of Ferdinand Lindheimer, known as the Father of Texas Botany. He is responsible for naming a number of central Texas native plants. This is his home and gardens which back up to the Comal River. The home is now a museum and open for tours by appointment.

 

Sunning Hummer

Sunning Hummer

6" x 6", pastel

Have been working on a commission for a bit and was ready to paint for fun. While going through my photos, I came across this little guy....and the rest, as they say, is history!!

It was fun creating this one!

You Can't See Me!

You Can't See Me!

8" x 8", pastel

Couple of weeks ago a mama left this baby at the end of our porch one night. As luck would have it, she didn't come get it bright and early! I was so excited to get photos of him that morning. He was such a sweet looking critter!

During this troubled time it was so refreshing and calming (well sort of) to paint this today, to escape all the gloom and doom in the media. Hope this little painting brings you a bit of joy!

Green Glass

Green Glass

12 x 9, pastel

Matted to 20 x 16

Painting glass is always a challenge, recently I decided that I needed to tackle that challenge again. The fact that it was green made it even more exciting.

To show off the daisies I decided to mat this painting in white...contact me if you are interested in adding this painting to your collection.

Old Home Place

Old Home Place

8 x 10, pastel

This painting has a serendipitous story behind it. I was delivering a painting to the woman whose family had owned this place up until recently. I asked permission to take photos. I loved the cattle and the barn. So many photos are taken and never used for paintings, but one evening I decided that it was time that I attempted to paint these cattle and their surroundings. This was such a fun painting to create, just sort of fell together! Love when that happens!!

You Mocking Me?

You Mocking Me?

8" x 8", pastel

We are blessed with all kinds of wildlife and birds that frequent our bird bath both to bathe and drink. This mockingbird seemed truly surprised to see his reflection.

Evening Repose

Evening Repose

16 x 12, pastel

Sitting here in the house sneezing and hating the gray/tan sky and clouds from the influx of Saharan Dust, I long to see the beautiful sunsets so predominate here. The dust is supposed to provide us with more colorful sunsets. It is just so thick right now.

Painting this subject is one of my favorites to create. I loved the clouds that almost seemed to be iridescent. This painting is available, contact me if interested.

Perfect Ending

Perfect Ending

9 x 12, pastel

I am in need of a title for this painting!!! The sea is not my forte, never been around it often.  Any ideas are welcome.

Many thanks to Ryan Fernandez for allowing me to use his photo to create this painting. This was his view while working one evening I believe......can you imagine????

Out on a Limb

Out on a Limb

10 x 10, pastel

Yeah, I know, you either love'em or hate'em........it is a day by day decision for me. If it is a pose to paint....love'em.......if they are tearing up the feeders, etc....not so much.  I do wish the tree trimmers had not been SO efficient and cut off the limb where they lounged around, prostrate in the summer heat. Those were cute poses!!! Now this twig is all they have!!!!!

Fall at the Horseshoe

Fall at the Horseshoe

20 x 10, pastel

If you are familiar with the New Braunfels area, you know that the Guadalupe River is a main draw of visitors to the area. The Horseshoe is just below Canyon Dam and so very fun to float via an inner tube. This is a view from the 'take out' area, otherwise, it is a multi-hour trip to get to New Braunfels.

Rarely, we have good fall color. Usually, it goes from green to no leaves, but not this past year! Really enjoyed painting the reflections, quite a challenge!

Privacy, please!!

Privacy, please!!

6 x 8, pastel

We have had so many gray rainy days, really makes dealing with this COVID distancing tough! Last week we had a break, the sun was wonderful. The cardinals thought so as well!  Really wanted to paint him getting into the bathing routine, but then he would have just been a blur!!!!

Birds of a Feather

Birds of a Feather

12 x 6, pastel

The sparrows were congregating outside our bedroom window. So I decided they needed to be painted. Really happy with the way this one turned out!! It was fun to create.

Copper and Pomegranates

Copper and Pomegranates

9x12, pastel

This painting won second place at the Anything Goes show at the New Braunfels Art League Gallery earlier this year. The reference photo was from a dear artist friend, Angie Brown. She was such a fabulous artist in varied mediums. I asked permission from her daughter to use this photo for the painting and entry. 

Stay safe!

After the Storm

After the Storm

10x20, pastel

Another painting that I had forgotten to post!!!!  Love the rays of sunshine coming from behind the clouds.....to me a reminder that God's got this. This too shall pass!!!

Most of my paintings are available for purchase should anyone be interested....just contact me.

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Restful Sunset

Restful Sunset

12 x 12, pastel

Wow, are these crazy times or what????? Finding it difficult to concentrate on painting, as I have been making masks for friends and family. But as I scanned through my photos, I found there are a number of paintings that had not been posted.

So.....because of these stressful times,,,decided to start with this painting. One of the blessings of living in Texas are the BIG skies that we are blessed to enjoy. The reference photo was from an evening walk in my neighborhood. 

Stay safe, all!

Sea Turtle

Sea Turtle

8" x 10", pastel

A memory of a fabulous family trip!!