Private Collection – Ashley Hall Art Gallery

January 17, 2023January 7, 2023

[Private Collection] Juniper Berries from Dad’s Walk

In watercolor. Arches 100% Cotton Rag, Hot Press, 300 gsm 9″ x 12″ During a family Thanksgiving holiday, my dad came in the door with this Juniper branch he picked when he was out for a walk around the lake with his grandbabies. Every time I look at this in the future, I will remember … Continue reading [Private Collection] Juniper Berries from Dad’s Walk

January 12, 2023January 7, 2023

[Private Collection] Little Man of the Forest Floor

In watercolor. Strathmore, Cotton Cold Press 5″ x 7″ Not sure what type of mushroom this little guy is, but he is cute nonetheless… It’s what I call a snail umbrella. 🐌 Continue reading [Private Collection] Little Man of the Forest Floor

January 7, 2023January 7, 2023

[Private Collection] 3 and Four Pear

In watercolor. Strathmore, Cotton Cold Press 5″ x 7″ Trying out a different style of pears. This looks so different from the previous hyperrealistic watercolor, though I’m really digging the look! Some progress shots… Watercolor teaches patience. It would be easy to give up on a piece that looks terrible in the early stages. All … Continue reading [Private Collection] 3 and Four Pear

October 24, 2022November 18, 2022

[Private Collection] Barnacled Shell from Mississippi Gulf Coast

In watercolor & ink. Arches, 100% Cotton Cold Press, Rough, 300 gsm 9″ x 10″ A quick, unstructured piece where I zoned out and allowed myself to “not sweat the details”. Fun exercise. While spending a fabulous fall break at the Mississippi Gulf Coast, my husband found this little guy washed up on the beach. Continue reading [Private Collection] Barnacled Shell from Mississippi Gulf Coast

October 23, 2022

[Private Collection] Flowers in a Milk Glass Vase

In oil. Continue reading [Private Collection] Flowers in a Milk Glass Vase

October 23, 2022

[Private Collection] Photo Behind a Sketch

In oil. My husband and I were antiquing in Nashville. He fell in love with and purchased a sketch by a famous artist. When he transferred the artwork out of its existing frame, we found a photo of this scene behind the purchased artwork. In need of a subject to paint, I used the photo … Continue reading [Private Collection] Photo Behind a Sketch

October 23, 2022

In watercolor. During our honeymoon, B and I took a tour of the Salisbury Cathedral which houses one of the remaining originals of the Magna Carta. Super cool! On the same trip, we saw Bath and Stonehenge. Paper: @strathmoreartPaint: @winsorandnewton @danielsmithartistsmaterials @rembrandtartistpaintBrushes: @princetonbrush Continue reading [Private Collection] Salisbury Cathedral from Honeymoon :: English Gothic

January 8, 2022October 24, 2022

[Private Collection] My Dove’s Window :: Cathedral Window :: Fleur de lis

In watercolor. For my Dove. This piece was exhibited at the Tennessee Watercolor Society Exhibit “Creativity Flows!” at the Gordon Jewish Community Center in Nashville, TN, from October 1-29, 2022. This was painted as part of my private collection using transparent watercolor on Arches Hot Press, 300 g/m2 paper. My Saints fan husband, whom I … Continue reading [Private Collection] My Dove’s Window :: Cathedral Window :: Fleur de lis