Technology

Ok...so I am not among those who know technology. In fact, I always feel sorry for the help desk folks when I call in for help. I bought an HP Mini...which I love, but just found out that it's not capable of handling the Adobe Creative Suite...that I need for one of my classes. Aways something. On a cheery note though...the leaves are starting to turn here in Kentucky. I love the cool nights and the colorful hills this time of year. I guess I'll just try to think of that while I'm on hold waiting for software help this week!! Happy Fall everyone!

Summer Pasture
5 x 7 inches
Oil on Board
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Back to School Time!

Well, it's that time of year...back to school. Believe it or not, that includes me too! I'm finishing my degree with the Academy of Art in San Francisco and I'm signed up for 2 classes this semester. I'm already swamped! (And Broke!) I still have more software to buy & forms for the drawing part of one of my classes. The drawing forms were $268 !!!! No kidding! Who would have known that cones & spheres were so expensive! (Ha!) Anyway, I know I'm not alone. Since I've spent all of my money, I'll spend some of my free time exploring the farm...which will no doubt inspire more paintings.

Rainy Morning
Oil on stretched canvas
6 x 6 inches
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Summer's coming to an end

I can't believe that it's almost September! Where has the summer gone? I'm registered in school this fall and my classes start in 2 days! Two days! I totally lost track of time and now I'm rushing around the local art supply stores to get my supplies, trying to buy a laptop, and spending way more time on the computer to iron out all of the details. Details that I could have handled weeks ago. Why do I do this? Hmm...maybe I just like the excitement of a little stress. Ironically, most of my paintings are of peaceful places. Perhaps that's why I enjoy painting them so much. It's a way to sort of "get away" from the craziness of life.

Chilly Morning

5 x 7 inches

Oil on canvas board

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Foothills

Well, school is back in session again, the days are getting shorter, the evenings are getting cooler, and soon the leaves will be turning on the trees. I'm looking forward to the change in season. We have so much color here in Kentucky and I intend to enjoy every minute of it.

Foothills
8 x 10 inches
Oil on Canvas Board
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Red Barn

I definately have a thing for barns. I guess it has something to do with growing up near my grandparents farm and living in rural Kentucky.
My Grandfather always kept his barns stained black. I always thought that red barns had sort of a nostalgia to them and those were my favorites as a kid. Now it seems that most folks put up pole barns with siding. It's always a treat for me to see an old wood barn in any color still standing.

"Red Barn"
4 x 6 inches
Oil on Canvas Board
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Small Headland

For those of you who have followed my work, you may see some familiar places over and over in my paintings. I love the farmland that I have access to and many times will paint the same pond or tree groupings with different colors depending on the time of year...or even the time of day. I spend a lot of time on the coast as well and my paintings reflect that also. I love capturing a moment, and keeping it in my memory. I look back on most of these scenes with nostalgia. It's like putting a piece of my memory out there for all to see.

"Small Headland"
6 x 6 inches
Oil on Stretched Canvas
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Heat Of The Day

Heat Of The Day

4 x 6 Inches

Oil On Canvas Board

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Well, right now I'm feeling the "heat of the day". It's not even 9am yet, and it's already muggy and hot. Typical August weather for us here in Kentucky. I complain about it, but I love this area. We have four seasons, lots of gorgeous countryside, yet all the conveniences of a big city.