Her Violin

Her Violin 5x7 oil on canvas
Yes, I know this is unlike my usual style, but I'm on an abstract kick! More stylized, more fragmented, sketchy. I hope it looks more free-ing......because it feels that way!

Aspen Stream

Aspen Stream 6x6 oil on panel

Aspens are my all-time favorite trees! While we were in Utah, most of my pictures were of aspen trees!

This painting is a little more of my abstract-style. There WILL be more in this style! I'm pulling away from realism! Here goes!!

Sketch by the pool

Vacationing in Park City, Utah was such an eye-opener for me. I was able to sketch by the pool, take long hikes with my hubby and really study the mountain scenes and wild flowers of this beautiful place! Granted, I stayed chilled most of the time, but sitting by the pool at the Dakota Lodge inspired me to do a little sketch and watercolor of this brand new hotel.

I mentioned it being an eye-opener...I've come to realize that my art is not about me. Yes, it's something I do FOR me (therapy), but God gives us gifts and I want to give back to Him. I also realized how realistic my paintings are evolving. I really want to get away from that and concentrate more on color ,atmosphere and drawing. I'm trying to say , is from now on, the paintings I create will pull away from realism, concentrate more on drawing and the atmosphere of the subject. Now, let's see if I can do it!