10/9/12

Summer Swans

12x16 watercolor
2012

I am not sure how I feel about this painting.  Sometimes I find the abstract shapes in the water to be interesting.  Other times it seems too busy. However, it is what it is.  I painted this while in transit from my move from Guam to Baton Rouge, this summer.  While staying with my mother in law in Michigan, we saw these beautiful swans on the lake in Fruitport, Michigan.  There were several babies on the lake, during the previous week.  But when I went down to snap a few photos, I found only one little cygnet left, making up this family trio.

10/2/12

The Perfect Tree

Pastel 12x16
2012

I painted this from a series of photos I took 4 years ago.  My husband, my son and I went out looking for the perfect Christmas tree.  This was the largest tree I have ever had, reaching eight feet.  I think this image will make a nice family Christmas card this year.