This portrait was almost never painted. I actually started it, because I had acrylic paint left on my palette from working on the previous John Singer Sargent inspired portrait. Not wanting to waste it, I decided to start a new portrait, and I am so glad I did! I am loving this detour into darker…

It’s been quite a week…studying under the master, John Singer Sargent! Yes, his color palette is SO different from my own, but that was a good thing for me, to get out of my comfort zone and try something new. Lady Agnes – 9 x 12 inch acrylic painting on Ampersand Art Panel (this painting…

My niece and her husband have a love of travel, much like my husband and I do. They just returned from their anniversary trip to Eastern Europe, and I was able to virtually travel along with them via Instagram. I wanted to make a special painting for them, something that would remind them of this adventure…and…

I am back to painting on wooden panels, because I LOVE the way the paint feels on this surface…AND, I love the wood grain that shows through! Abigail – 8 x 10 inch acrylic painting on wooden panel (Sold, thank you!)  I love her sweet look…a gentle and kind face from the past. My art can…