"Paris Street"

"Paris Street"
8x10
Acrylic on Canvas
SOLD


"Paris Street" - I took another stroll down memory lane with this painting of a street corner in Paris.  We were wandering around looking for the Picaso gallery.  I snapped this photo and didn't think anything of it at the time but as I was sifting through photos I really loved the shapes of the builidings and the quietness of the street.

"Fisherman's Wharf"

"Fisherman's Wharf"
8x10
Acrylic on Canvas
SOLD




While traveling on our cross country road trip, we stopped in Monterey Bay for the night.  I woke up at 6am because of the time difference and while Eric slept I took a stroll down to the fisherman's wharf with my piping hot cup of coffee from the cozy little neighborhood cafe next to our hotel.  It was a chilly, gray and damp morning.  The seals were all hanging out on the docks below and pelicans up above just waiting for an opportunity to catch their breakfast.

"Intersection"

"Intersection"
8x10
acrylic on canvas



Each time I pass this intersection I tell myself that I MUST paint this building. Another painting inspired by our daily walks around our little town of Phoenixville, Pa.  This view captured my attention because of the interesting shapes the fire escape creates.   

Paris Rooftops




Paris Rooftops
24x36
Acrylic on Canvas

 On the last day of our honeymoon stay in Paris, we climbed up to the top of Notre Dame one chilly and overcast Sunday morning.  Lots, and lots of stairs in the tiniest spiral staircase.  It was amazing to see the architecture and disturbing gargoyles, and most of all, the view of the Parisian skyline. 

Here is the painting that I just finished of that view of Paris.  This painting will be part of the member show at the Phoenixville Art Center in May.

Bridge Street Walk

We walk by this little walkway in downtown Phoenixville, PA everyday.  It is so easy to pass by it without even a glance.  I loved the way the light and shadows fell this particular morning. 

Christmas Card Painting

Christmas 2011 16x20
Acrylic on Canvas
Silver Bells
Commissioned by Nea Poole from 2PA

Neuschwanstein Castle

Neuschwanstein Castle
24x30 Acrylic on Canvas

Neuschwanstein Castle - Acrylic on Canvas

Neuschwanstein Castle is one of the most visited castles in Germany. It rests in Bavaria, with the Alps at it's back. The castle was built by King Lidwig II, who was known as the "Fairytale King". During our visit on our honeymoon, the tour guide mentioned that this castle was the inspiration for the Magic Kingdom castle in Disney World. The whimsical nature is apparent on the outside, but the inside has even more character. My favorite part was the "cave room" in which King Ludvig II had a fake cave constructed that you walk through to get from one room to the next. It was quite amazing. My husband has been nudging me to paint this since we returned from our trip. The day that we were there it was snowing and overcast, and the trees were bare. I chose to paint it with vibrant colors, which is what King Ludwig would have wanted.