Bend in the Road

7.75"x12" Oil on canvas

This old tobacco barn in Hadley is no longer standing, unfortunately.

Red Curtains

12"x9" Oil on canvas panel
sold

I painted this in Oakland at my friend Namie's place. Namie really fixed the place up - so much more jazzed up than when I lived there! I love these red curtains and the chandelier she installed.

San Francisco - Lauren's View

5"x7" Oil on clayboard

I had a wonderful trip to the Bay Area where I split my time between Oakland and San Francisco. I stayed with my friend, Lauren, while I was in the city. She has a great place on Alamo Square. Here is her view of some beautiful San Francisco Victorian homes outside her front windows. I tried to take advantage of my east coast internal clock and painted this one before going out for my morning coffee.

Getting Ready

5"x7" Oil on stretched canvas

It's always fun to be a real "girlie-girl" once in a while.

Amherst College's Robert Frost

6"x6" Oil on stretched canvas

The class of '57 presented this Robert Frost statue to Amherst College last year (2007).

Quabbin Study

"Quabbin - Cool Study"
12"x9" Oil on masonite

"Quabbin - Warm Study"
12"x9" Oil on masonite

"Quabbin - Full Range Study"

12"x9" Oil on masonite

I'm taking a 6 week class with Janet Palin. This was a great study. After choosing one of our own photos and deciding on a composition, the assignment was to paint a cool version, a warm version and finally version incorporating both cool and warm colors.