Grisaille Tulips

Inspired by Graham Rust and his book The Painted House. It is a book on Murals and Trompe L'Oeill Decor. He now has The Painted House R...

Peace on Earth

A holiday gift from artist and mentor Michael Pesselato. I love both the art and the message! The paper this is created on is wonderful. Th...

A Holiday in Reds

I wanted to complete this work of art before Christmas to post as an inspiration for the New Year. It may get another glaze or two, I was e...

Holiday Wreath

This morning the now famous Eddie Ross posted his latest DIY idea. The first image is the wreath that Eddie made from leftover Holiday orn...

Holiday Spirit

This is a Holiday table I put together while getting more Christmas decor out of the garage. It was surprising how afterwards I felt more ...

Cool Passion

During the wintry months of Kansas City it is time to think about all we have to be thankful for. Hand in hand, what are you passionate abo...

Magic Thanksgiving

I wonder how many of us really stop and take the time to think about the magic of life. I am finally at the point of looking back and seein...

Welcome to The Landing

My condominium has the entry on the first level and then up the stairs to my living space. These two images show what you can do with a tin...

Cozy up for Winter

More images to show you from my home. I like for people to see how you can mix it up with both abstract and traditional art and furnishings...

Fashion & Color make Art

My painting of a favorite dress of mine, Aubergine Chiffon, with draping criss -cross straps plunging on the back. Completed to win the pai...

Golden Reflections

This journey I am taking brings me to appreciate so much that has happened in my life. This time of year, when giving thanks for all we hav...

Autumn Tulips

Featuring my Autumn Tulips painting in the Dining Room of my condominium. I have not decided on a Larson Juhl frame for this yet,maybe a f...

Autumn in the Air

It is now cool and crisp in Kansas City. There are very simple ways to make seasonal changes without going "Over the Top" These im...

Grandeur

I recently read an article in Art Calendar that really made me think about the way I felt when I created this painting. The title is "...

In the Pink Glow

For some reason I love to paint in series. There is something about the flow and feelings that starts evolving as I create these works of a...

Morning Haze

This is one of my latest paintings, "Morning Haze" paired with blue treasures from friends and family. Alongside I placed a great...

The More I Paint....

I began this painting last night. I was with a group that loves painting together at a great art space in my area called ARTichokes ! They ...

Serene Sky

As you have seen from my posts and art slideshow, I love color, vivid, vibrant bursts of it. Sometimes though I need a little serenity and c...

Live your Life! Love your Life!

Make it your Own

I will occasionally show images from my tiny abode. I have mentioned before that I am now in a condominium with limited space. It feels so g...

The Month Of Pink

Sharon's Honor I know how many of you are honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This is a painting I have done in honor of my cousin S...

Brightness Within

This Series, "Brightness Within", I have been creating recently, is inspired by making art with my grandchildren. It brings out wo...

Never Ending Thankfulness

The source of my inspiration is just endless. My friend Ed surprised me with a new red Nikon Cool Pix for my birthday. Now I can take image...

Art Art Everywhere

With grown children and having downsized considerably. I love living the condominium lifestyle.I moved back to Kansas City from San Diego to...

My Current Art Exhibits

I am very excited to be in a current group art exhibit at The Buttonwood Art Space . The Landscape Show includes all mediums, from photogra...

Kathleen Patton's Art

The Plaza Art Fair was so fun. The best part was seeing Kathleen Patton's work which is created in laquers. Wonderful, exciting, and dyn...

Head for the Cure with Flowers

Last month I was involved in a benefit for Head for the Cure to help fund brain tumor research. It took place at an area art gallery, with g...

Art Fair on the Plaza

This weekend the renowned Plaza Art Fair is a major event in Kansas City. This juried art show features local as well as national artists of...