SOLD! I have always loved this little piece. The house is now gone. There used to be a dairy farm here and it is gone also.  So happy for the sale!

Still catching up on these posts. My iPad is full and my good camera is full so will have to photo tomorrow after deleteing some photos and videos. Those will be photos of the workshop work done in the Kenn Backhaus workshop which was incredible. I learned so much and believe my work will improve immensely.  This painting was done after the workshop and I believe it is my best work. I am going to tone down the bell but that is all. Can't wait to continue painting!

This is the third paintalong in March. I really liked the light coming through to the fountain. The picture did not have that light on it. This was an 11x14 also. I have loved all the lessons from Johannes and really believe he has made me a better painter.

This was the second paintalong. Johannes did his 11x14 and I chose to do mine 8x10. I love the colors and am very happy with this one. I made the vine different from Johannes and the background is changed somewhat. I really enjoyed painting this one.

This was a paintalong with Johannes Vloothaus in March. I changed some things and definitely the boat. It was a challenging painting and was done in about 7 hours. It is an 11x14, somewhat large for me. It was difficult to get all the sides and shades of the houses as the photo did not have the light on it like I wanted in the painting.

Forest Glow

This painting was done prior to the crocus painting. I was inspired by a photo of the light shining in the background. I added the light in the foreground shining through the trees. Lots of paint again. Always a challenge for me. I am happy with this painting. I painted the whole background before putting in the dark trees. I am intrigued by light and shadow and continue to attempt getting a "glow".

Spring Break

This 8x8 oil was the last painting that I did 2 days ago. I am entering it in a National Small Works show so will let you know how it is recieved. I am so anxious for Spring! I actually took two photos and put them together in a composition. I used lots of paint and impressionistic strokes especially in the background