Hydrangeas

24 x 30 Oil on Canvas

Closeup

I enjoyed doing this portrait with all the blues. I hope I captured her sweetness and beautiful features. This is a larger portrait and it took awhile to do. It has many layers and glazes. There were no hydrangeas in the reference photos and I added them from gardens and kept flowers in my studio to go by. I will get to paint her two younger sisters who are just as lovely.

Closeup of Flower

Camelias

16 X 20 Oil on Canvas
This portrait was done from a sepia toned black and white photo. I changed the background and hands.

Closeup

I wanted a pretty background to go with this adorable child. I painted these camelias from my garden, waiting patiently for them to bloom. Double-click for close up of detail.

Close-up of Bride

16 x 20 on Mi tientes board

It takes a lot of layers to get the depth with this medium.

Fall Break in Smoky Mountains

After a long stretch in front of the easel, I have to get outside.