Curious Chihuahua

 

6x6

Acrylic on Gessobord

Have you ever met a Chihuahua that thinks she is a Labrador?  Well, let me introduce you to Gemma, queen of the neighborhood.  She grew up with a Labrador Retriever so she now identifies as a lab.  It's pretty rare to find her without a tennis ball in her mouth!  I love this funny girl (and so does our Chili Pepper!  He's got a HUGE crush on her!)

Happy Go Lucky

 

6x8

Acrylic on Gessobord

There's nothing like a Golden Retriever to bring a smile to your face.  This sweet boy was one of our dogs at our local shelter a while back.  I don't think I ever saw him unhappy!

I really tried focusing on not overworking this one.  That takes a bit of concentration from me and so often I get sidetracked.  I want to get to a more simplistic and direct way of painting.  I'm looking forward to doing more paintings this way.

Patos Island Tide Pools

 

6x6

Acrylic on Gessobord

Patos Island is my favorite island in the San Juans.  The history, clear water, and lack of crowds make this a winner in my book.  We were lucky enough this summer to hit the tides right and get the opportunity to explore the tide pools.

San Diego Sunset

 

6x6

Acrylic on Gessobord

A few years ago I was with our daughter at a women's national sailing regatta in San Diego.  On our last night there we found some time to make our way to the beach.  We were greeted by this amazing scene!  I'm not nuts about painting sunsets, but this one was calling out to me today, and I'm so glad.  Painting the ocean and vibrant sky really perked up my mood!

My Slice of Heaven

 

8x6

Acrylic on Gessobord

It has been a really long time since I've posted a new painting.  If you follow me on Instagram, you know that I was on vacation and then, sadly, my mom passed away in August.  It's been a really challenging road, but I'm trying to get back into a somewhat normal routine.  After spending a couple of weeks on Oahu, I came back feeling so homesick for Hawaii.  The best way I know to combat that feeling is to paint.  One of the best gifts my mom gave us was raising us in Hawaii.  I feel a special connection to this beautiful island that my mom so dearly loved.  This painting is of Kailua Beach, my home away from home. I hope you enjoy it!