"Momma's Window"
2005, oil on canvas,
24" x
18", collection of Jerry Musselman
I took this photo on my mother's second wedding day to my stepdad. He has been an endless source of support and joy in my mother's life.
"Granny's Garden"
2006, oil on canvas, 18" x
18", collection of Nanci McCune
Depicting the garden of many childhoods and Katherine, a woman of strength, beauty and integrity.
"3 Friends on the Couch"
2002, oil on canvas, 27.5" x
35.5", private collection
I became friends with these ladies in 2001 during our residency working in Germany. The image in this painting came from a roadtrip to Regensberg where we took a nap together on our friend's couch. We all keep up on the beauties in each others lives...a bond that I am eternally greatful for.
"Margaret"
2003,
, oil on canvas,
20" x
16"
, collection of Richard Lloyd
Portrait of renowned American opera singer, Margaret Lloyd, and long time family friend. I painted this for a show we created in 2003 called, "Art and Opera."
"Pia"
2003, oil on canvas, 20" x
16", collection of Pia Bellocchio
about a dear friend who has an amazing ability to foster the strengths in children and adults
"Clare and Matt"
2002,, oil on canvas, 27.5" x
35.5", collection of Clare & Matt Bush
about a couple that have been like another sister and brother to me...although not to each other since they are married
"Polish Violins"
2003, oil on canvas, 24" x
30", collection of Lynn Lloyd
inspired by street musicians on one of my many trips to Gdansk, Poland
"St. Charles Player"
2004,, oil on canvas, 36" x
20"24",
a musician on the St. Charles bridge in Prague whose energy brightened my day
"Molly's Field"
2002, oil on canvas, 14" x
20", collection of John Harker
I picked out Molly as present for my father when I was nine years old. She liked to play basketball, soccer and still holds a place in our hearts.
"Katie's Garden"
1998, oil on canvas 30" x
32"
The first of my oil paintings was this of my sister, who felt annoyed that I would make such a large painting of her...but she has always been and will always be my angel.