Oliver Edmond
Welcome a new baby with a print created just for him/her! This print is for my grand-nephew, Oliver Edmond. His mom and dad have decorated his nursery in a jungle theme, and his dad’s favorite b...
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Jacob Albert
Welcome a new baby with a print created just for him/her! This print is for my grand-nephew, Jakob Albert. His moms love the seashore, as well as Dr. Seuss! Always made with love! ❤️ ...
In Memory of Dave
A friend of mine commissioned this 16 x 20 piece to commemorate her dear boyfriend, who had passed away earlier in the year. She asked that I include all of his favorite things: his beloved cat, t...
Pondering the Night Sky Series
I became acquainted with Paleface’s music just this past year, and I have been blown away by his lyrics and the raw energy of his sound. He and girlfriend/drummer, Mo Samalot, have been...
Sarah West Gallery
Sarah West is a good friend, as well as a very talented artist and writer. Her gallery, The Sarah West Gallery of Fine Art, is celebrating seven years in business. To commemorate this event, I cre...
Mauro Wedding
My friend and teaching colleague, Lisa, asked me to create a piece to commemorate her upcoming wedding. I worked with Lisa as she provided me photos of her flowers, church, wedding gown, and told me...
Tranquil Acres
My cousin commissioned this piece as a gift for her pastor. He recently moved to her parish, and this is his first home. He and his family love the peacefulness of this homestead and call it ̶...
Bunker Hill Neighbor
When we decided to move from Connecticut to North Carolina, Bill and I sadly left behind some wonderful neighbors. This piece depicts our 1764 farmhouse. Imagine that…a house that was built ...
Bella
Bella showed up at my sister, Tina, and brother-in-law, David’s neighborhood party, covered in tumors and emaciated. After a stint at the local pound, Tina and David adopted Bella. She becam...
Buffy West
I had been talking with Michele West, exchanging art ideas and discussing my impending move to North Carolina. Michele was coming to our new home in the South on her way to New Years Eve in Raleigh ...
Life is Better on a Farm
An important part of the village where I live is its farm. Except for a few donkeys, all of the cows and goats on this farm are black with a white belt. They are a joy to visit with and, when the ...
Write Something
My friend, Sarah West, is a true lover of books. She posted this quotation from Benjamin Franklin one day, and I knew I had to illustrate it. Look closely, and you will discover shelves of books, ...
Langdon Home
Bill and I decided two years ago to buy a home in North Carolina. We spent those two years back in Connecticut, dreaming of and planning for our move. This piece helped me to channel my dreamy ene...
Shea Home
A teaching friend and colleague asked me to create a piece depicting her new home. To begin with, the home is a very unique design. I worked with my friend to get the design elements and landscapi...
Bunker Hill Barn
It was a warm spring day when I decided to sit on my porch and draw our barn. At the time, we were living in a 1764 farmhouse in Connecticut, and our 100-year-old barn provided a loving home for our...
Peace Cat
This cat represents all of the cats who have shared their lives with me. She represents the ultimate of quietude, peace, balance, and comfort. Much of the design represents blankets and afghans...
Visible Soul Cat
My mother-in-law is a great lover of cats. Her past feline companions, Boots and Molly, continue to hold a very special place in her heart. I chose to accent this piece with red hearts of love, wh...
Max the Cat
My sister’s best friend asked me to create a piece for her daughter’s high school graduation. Max and her daughter are inseparable. Alas, the daughter is heading off to college, and Mo...