Hershey Ballet

A dear artist friend of mine let me accompany her to a local dance studio in Hershey.
We were able to take tons of pictures of their talented students as they danced and posed during ballet class.
The first piece in my painted series deplicts a young dancer lacing up her pointe shoes.
This is my completed drawing...next comes the watercolor...

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!!!