Magnolias (sold)

5x7", oil on panel.

Kiss (Sold)

5x7", oil on panel.

I Prefer Solitude (available)

6x6", oil on panel.
Introducing Junior, my studio cat. He always hangs out with me while I'm painting, so it was only a matter of time before he became an unwitting subject!

The Elusive Emu (Sold)

6x6", oil on panel.

The emu is a strange bird. First off, they're HUGE (the second largest bird alive). They make weird sounds with their neck that sound like a loud, booming drum (it probably means "Leave me alone!").

This is one of my dad's emus (a few years ago, he and my stepmom started acquiring a flock of animals). The 2 emus hang out with a miniature deer. Not something you see every day!

Orchids (Sold)

12x12", oil on canvas. Painted on commission.

The person who commissioned this painting bought it as a birthday gift for his girlfriend. Now that's a cool idea! He scored a lot of points with his significant other; she was thrilled and said she would have never expected it.

So, gentlemen, something to think about the next time you can't think of a gift idea!

Good Fortune (Sold)

6x6", oil on panel.

First painting of the new year! Sold to a new collector in Alhambra, CA, who gets to find out what the fortune was :)

The Bride

Not for sale.
6x6", oil on panel.

This is the "secret painting" I finished last week as a gift. Had a great holiday season, but can't WAIT to get back into the studio!

Secret Painting

Psst! Finished a new one last night, but can't show you yet!

Rooster

Not for sale.
6x6", oil on panel.

In the midst of the holiday madness, I managed to paint this guy last night. Happy holidays, everyone! My daily paintings will be sporadic for the next month, due to the holidays and a commission I'm starting.

Fabulous Shoe (Sold)

6x6", oil on panel

Finished! It's not cool to be materialistic, but shoes are a major source of weakness for me. Especially when they look like this one...

In progress...

Tomatoes on velvet pillow (SOLD)

6x6", oil on panel

Oranges and reds are my favorite colors, but they are also the hardest to photograph (esp. at midnight) ...

Habaneros (Sold)

6x6", oil on masonite panel

These bad boys will put a hurt on your tastebuds! That's why nature made them this color, I think. I caught one of my cats trying to EAT these when I turned my back for a minute (cats are color blind). He would have been crying for days.

This is only my fourth daily painting, but I'm starting to see an improvement already. It's been a while since I've painted alla prima, and I've never painted this small before, so it's been a little tricky.

Blue Mug (Sold)

6x6", oil on masonite panel

Coral Lipstick (sold)

6x6", oil on masonite panel

As you can see by its unused condition, this is not my favorite shade! Pretty to paint though. I'll definitely be doing more beauty-related items, as soon as I get through with all of the fruits & veg that Phil bought specifically for me to paint.

Poblano (Available)

6x6", oil on panel.

Here's my very first daily painting! My boyfriend and I LOVE spicy food, and poblanos are always on hand in our kitchen. They are so delectable, especially when stuffed with goat cheese...