Longwood Lily

My second lotus flower in my 'Longwood Lily' series.
Reproductions now available.

Backyard Beauty

Photography of a leaf arrangement taken from things in my backyard; maple tree, sand cherry, and kiwi vine.

Nature's Bounty

I've been working on several pieces, but none of them are ready to be posted.
So I thought I would show some of the beauty I've photographed on recent kayak trips. Look closely at the tree in the swamp. No, this was not done using photoshop...

Sold at Auction

My original watercolor painting simply titled 'The Porch', sold at auction this weekend. As a member of the Hershey Area Art Association (HAAA) I donated this piece to the Rotary Club of Hershey for their annual fundraiser/dinner.

The Lotus Collection

There is something mysterious about a Lotus.

Free floating in the water, yet secured below.

Saturated, inviting petals in vibrant color...

During a trip to Longwood Gardens (near Philadelphia) I fell in love with this bloom all over again.

Measuring approx. 3' x 2' this is my largest painting to date, and my second piece after my summer watercolor class with Larry Lombardo. (I continue weekly classes with him)

I decided to make it a series. I am on my next lotus now... hopefully to finish within the next couple of weeks.

Where The Watercolor Began

I had a romantic desire to paint most of my life (or at least as long as I can remember).

It took me until the age of 31 (summer 2007) to actually begin.

While sitting in a waiting room I picked up a Mt. Gretna summer calender of events. Larry Lombardo NWS, BWS, PWS-sgg was to teach an 8 week course in watercolor. I knew this was my chance.

All of the students painted the same subject, both in color, and a black and white study. I was hooked!!!

Winner of Kakkis Everylife Foundation Art Contest

Before ending 2009, an artist friend of mine (check out her blog...Art by Kathy Michels) told me of a contest the Kakkis Foundation was having for artists with rare diseases. Having Fibromyalgia, I entered the contest with three of my watercolor paintings.

Never expecting to win...I received an email in February that I was a Special Merit Winner. I won a cool Flip video camera!

As an emerging watercolor artist, this highlighted my journey. (may not seem like much, but it was truly a blessing from God...affirming the gift he has chose for me. And being able to document my life with my new hubby)

The painting, which I titled "Grandma's Honeymoon" is a black and white watercolor of my grandma overlooking Niagra Falls on her second honeymoon. My grandfather's brother and wife are also in the painting. (Grandpa was taking the photo) I color washed over Grandma to ensure her focus and priority.