"I Brought You Flowers," 24" x 20"

"I Brought You Flowers," 24" x 20"Oil Paint and Pastel on Canvas. The inspiration and motivation I find from being outdoors in nature are unlike any other. For me, it is a total sensory experience that I channel in my artwork. In the lower Hudson Valley of NY near where I live and where my studio is located, the sounds of nature sometimes just a breeze rustling through the trees, deer running in the woods nearby, or the sound of birds and even on occasion a falcon soaring over the

your own inner knowing

Perhaps it's her open attitude that allows her a certain freedom

the work commands attention without demanding it — offering a moment of calm clarity in a world of visual noise

This beauty looks great in a variety of settings - the bold neutrality works with so many colour palettes

"Canadian landscape artists create art that is as varied and astounding as Canada's landscape itself

and Acrylic on Wood Panel

bold strokes

I can let go of things I cannot control

Painting this piece reminded me of the magic and mystery of life

as do the birds as they wait for spring to return and a time of renwal

“The inspiration and motivation I find from being outdoors in nature are unlike any other

It's the color of happiness