Jan 23 Tonalist Minimalist Original Landscape Painting on Antique Ceiling Tin

SOLD! I am back to posting! Our luck ran out and our county was hit with an an ice storm and we lost power for 3 days. I apologize to those who have been trying to contact me and will respond to your emails soon.

Thank you to all the utility workers who coverged on Iowa to get our power back on!

We did pretty good, the kids actually liked it and will create a positive memory for them. We are very blessed to live in our small town Iowa...it was wonderful to see neighbors pulling together, our city of 500 really had it together and provided shelter and food for those who didn't and our AWESOME volunteer fire department, each and everyone of you are a hero. I can't say enough!

This painting is an original acrylic on a piece of my antique ceiling tin called "Moody Light". If you would like to see larger pics or read more about it then please click here.

Jan 19 Angus Cattle Cows Pasture Farm Landscape on Tin Framed

SOLD! Todays painting is for an original acrylic on a piece of antique tin featuring an angus cattle herd on a fresh, spring day. I am dreaming of spring since we are expecting an ice storm tomorrow!

Jan 14 Spring Fever Original Painting Farm Landscape on Antique Ceiling Tin

SOLD! Todays painting is for an original acrylic on tin. Check out the unique texture and layers of color.

Jan 13 Quiet Field Farm Landscape Tons of Texture

Todays painting is called "Quiet Field" and has the flavor of spring. Check out the unique texture both on the tin and in the painting. I put a small barn and silo in the distance for interest and scale. To see larger pics or purchase then
please click here.

Jan 12 Quiet Snow Landscape Featuring Barns and Farm

We have had a lot of snow so far this winter! So I can't ignore the season and painted a winter scene. This is an original acrylic on tin, framed and ready to hang. If you would like to see larger pics or read more about it then
please click here.

Jan 11 Serene Sailboat Seagulls Soothing

Todays painting is for a serene original acrylic painting on a piece of antique tin. Check out the larger pic to see seagulls, a sailboat and moody sky. Also to read more about my unique ceiling tin paintings then
please click here.

Jan 10 Kid on Beach Feeding Seagulls Original Painting

Todays painting is for a fun seascape, ocean beach painting with lots of interesting texture. I also included a person on the beach feeding the seagulls, you will have to check on the link to see a closeup pic. To see that pic or purchase then
please click here.

Jan 8 Angus Cows n Pasture Original Painting on Tin

Todays painting is for an original acrylic painting on a piece of antique tin featuring a herd of angus cattle on a beautiful, sunny, non-snowy, 70 degrees...opps sorry I am dreaming again! To see a closeup pic or purchase then please click here.

Jan 7 Original Cherries Painting on Antique Ceiling Tin

SOLD! Todays painting is for an original acrylic painting on tin featuring cherries! I use to do alot of fruit and vegetable still lifes. This is one from my past.

Jan 6 Beautiful Sunrise Sunset Landscape Ocean Beach Original Painting

SOLD! Todays painting is for a beautiful beach sunrise scene I call "Beach Light" It is an original acrylic on wood panel 10x10.

Jan 5 Abstract Minimalist Colorful Landscape Original Painting

SOLD! Todays painting is for a colorful minimalist landscape with lots of texture. This is an original acrylic on canvas 11x14.

Jan 4 Modern Landscape Original Painting Tree on Vintage Ceiling Tin

SOLD! Todays post is for a modern painting with the popular brown and blue color palette. It features a lone tree and is called "Star Light Star Bright".

Jan 3 Original Acrylic Landscape on Antique Ceiling Tin

SOLD! Todays painting is for an original acrylic on a piece antique tin featuring a dramatic landscape I call "Darkest Before the Dawn". This painting is for all those who had a hard 2009 and went through some tough times. It is now a new year and hopefully better days ahead.

January 2010! Happy New Year!

Well, it was definitely a miracle we didn't lose power since we had a lot of ice, snow and wind the past week. I always look forward to the holidays and spending time with family I am VERY blessed!

It is now officially a new year and want to wish all of you a sincere Happy New Year. I want to thank you for all your support whether it be reading my blog, emailing me or purchasing my art. You enable me to create my art, stay home with the kids and do what I always dreamed of doing (even though I had no idea it would be with art).

In 2010 we are hoping to move to a house that fits our needs better which means a larger studio for me! I am assuming that will enable me to paint on a larger format, something I have wanted to do for a long time. But along with moving means lots of work and distractions from painting so we will see how I can get it all done and still try and post a painting a day. I am looking forward to the challenge.

So I am wishing for you, my friends, a year full of love, prosperity, and dreams coming true. Here's to the wonderful new year and all it's possibilities 2010!

Dec 24 Happy Holidays! May God Bless You and Your Family!

The power is still on but I am not sure for how long. Once the winds start whipping and we get our 12'-25' (what??) inches of expected snow I am sure we will lose power.

Oh well, we have a fireplace, wine, games and lanterns in place. It may be a fun and memorable time!

I want to wish my oldest daughter a Happy 20th Birthday!! How can that happen since I am only 30?? LOL (I think I am a little older than that). May all of you keep warm and safe this blessed time of the year!

Dec 22 Tornado Original Painting for Napa Valley Winery

SOLD! This is another painting I have done for the Regan Winery in Napa Valley CA. Check out their website, see the link on yesterdays post.

We are getting prepared for another nasty winter storm and we have a good chance of getting ice. All our Christmas plans have changed, I just hope the power stays on. Thank you to all those who work so hard to keep our roads safe and power on!

Dec 21 "Lucky Tornado" Regan Wines Original Painting for Wine Labels

SOLD! I have been working on a fun project for Regan Wines, a boutique winery in Napa Valley, CA. Over the next 3 nights I thought I would share some pics of paintings they will be using for wine labels for their new wine "Lucky Tornado". Please check out their website: http://www.reganwines.com/

Dec 20 8x24 Nighttime Farm White Barn Landscape

SOLD! Todays original acrylic painting is for a unique nighttime farm scene with a white house and barn. The size is 8x24 painted on canvas, ready to hang.

Dec 17 Seascape w Lone Person on Beach Clouds and Texture

SOLD! "Soulful Site" is the name of this original acrylic on wood panel, 8x8. Check out the larger pics to see the lone person on the beach. This would make a great gift! Only $65 for a one of a kind painting and that includes shipping. This is also ready to hang with the sides painted black, no extra cost for framing

Dec 16 Original Spiritual Painting Landscape

SOLD! Todays painting is for a heavenly original acrylic I call "Shining Light". This is a 10x10 on wood panel with cradled sides.

Dec 15 Minimalist Abstract Nighttime Painting w Lots of Texture

SOLD! Todays painting is for a moody original acrylic on wood panel 10x10, no frame necessary, ready to hang.

Dec 14 Red Barn Farm Landscape Nighttime

SOLD! Todays painting is for a pretty nighttime landscape featuring a red barn and it's reflection. This is an original acrylic on wood panel, no frame necessary.

Dec 13 Serene Landscape w Sailboat Beach & Texture

SOLD! Todays painting is for a 10x10 original acrylic on wood panel. I live the simplicity and quietness of this piece and I call it "Sunday Sail".

Dec 10 Stormy Farm Field Landscape Original Painting

SOLD! Todays painting is for an original acrylic on a piece of my antique ceiling tin. It is called "Storm Front".

Dec 9 "Light of Hope" Original Acrylic Landscape on Tin

Wow, what a blizzard we had but are lucky the lights stayed on and we all stayed warm.

Todays painting is an original acrylic on a piece of vintage ceiling tin. I left the original finish on the edges, it is so beautiful and unique. It also comes framed and ready to hang. If you would like to see larger pics or purchase then please click here.

Dec 7 Serene Winter Snow Landscape w Lone Tree

SOLD! Todays painting is called "Soft Snow". I had to laugh when I titled it since we are expecting 12" of snow and a blizzard tomorrow and Wed! As long as the family is home safe and sound, let it snow...

This is an original acrylic on a piece of my antique ceiling tin, framed, ready to hang.

Dec 6 Angus Cows Farm Landscape on Antique Ceiling Tin Framed

I might get off schedule with my daily posting. This time of year there are so many other things going on that it is hard to be consistent with the painting/posting. But I will get back on track in the new year for sure!
This painting is an original acrylic on tin featuring a pasture of angus cattle. To purchase or see larger pics then please click here.

Dec 3 Moon Farm Landscape w Barn Original Painting on Tin

SOLD! Todays painting is for a beautiful night scene featuring a moon, white barn and silo. Lately at nights when I am driving my daughter to swim team I have noticed the big bright moon and it fills me with inspiration! That is why I call this original acrylic on antique ceiling tin "Favorite Moon".

Dec 1 Serene Ocean Beach Seascape People Original Painting

SOLD! I am bringing summer back with this painting (yes, I am missing it!) It is called "Silent Sail" and is an original acylic on wood panel 10x10. I did put a couple of people walking on the beach and some seagulls in the sky. They are so small I forgot about them till

Dec 1 White Corn Crib Farm Original Painting Sunrise Sunset Skies

SOLD! Todays painting is for a colorful farm scene featuring a lone white corn crib. This is an original acrylic on masonite 5x7.

Dec 29 18x24 ABSTRACT MINIMALIST LANDSCAPE W TEXTURE

SOLD! Wow I am getting close to my 1000th post on this blog, which means close to 1000 paintings posted since Oct 2006!

Today's painting is for an 18x24 original acrylic on wood panel painting. This one has lots of color, and tons of texture. Very interesting, you will find something new everytime you look at it!

Nov 27 Highly Textured Beach Seascape Landscape 16x20

SOLD! Todays painting is called "Beach Textures" and is an original acrylic on wood panel 16x20.

Nov 26 16X20 Abstract Landscape Texture and Emotion on Wood Panel

SOLD! Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!

Todays painting is for a 16x20 original acrylic on cradled wood panel (means there are sides, no frame necessary). This painting is called "Reflective Moment" and has lots of texture and layers of color. I think it is very dramatic and spiritual. I have this as a buy it now on ebay for only $165 (including shipping). If you would like to purchase it without going through ebay then please contact me.

Nov 24 Red Barn Memories Landscape Original Painting

SOLD! Todays painting is for a pretty 5x7 original acrylic on masonite featuring a red barn.

Nov 23 Nighttime White Barn w Silo Farm Landscape Moon WOW

SOLD! Todays painting is for a striking nighttime painting featuring a white barn and silo in the moonlight. It is an original acrylic 5x7 on masonite, ready for your frame or to sit on an easel. To bid on this painting and find others for sale then please click here.

Nov 20 Abstract Textured Landscape Original Painting on 100 Year Old Ceiling Tin

SOLD! Todays painting is for an abstract minimalist painting on tin. Lots of layers of color and texture, truely one of a kind, don't pass it up!

Nov 19 Quiet Serene Tree Winter Snow Original Painting

SOLD! Todays painting is for a pretty winter snow scene 10x10 original acrylic on wood panel, ready to hang!

Nov 18 "Fresh Skies" Seascape Ocean Beach Painting on Vintage Ceiling Tin

SOLD! The brilliant blue sky and and simple composition would only be ruined by more painting time, which is soooo easy for me to do. I left the original tin (the border) in it's found condition, it really is cool.

Nov 17 Moody Morning Farm Landscape w Black Angus Cows n Red Barn

Todays painting is called "Golden Morning Pasture" featuring a herd of angus cows and red barn and solid silo. I really like the unusual color palette, I hope you do to! This is an original acrylic on wood panel, ready to hang, no frame necessary 10x10. If you would like to check out closeup pics or bid then
please click here.

Nov 16 Farm Night Scene Textured Field w Moon Original Painting

SOLD! I love night scenes! Our hs football team made the playoffs so part of my night consisted of driving home from the game. I saw lots of scenes that I will use for inspiration for future paintings.

This painting is called "Harvest Light" and is an original acrylic on wood panel with sides painted black, no frame necessary 10x10.

Nov 15 Tornado Powerful Storm Farm Landscape Original Painting

SOLD! Todays painting is for a menacing storm with a tornado. We got lucky where I live this summer (Iowa) since there were no significant storms or tornados this season.

This painting is an original acrylic on wood panel 8x8.

Nov 13 Red Barns Winter Textured Original Painting WOW

SOLD! This is a bright winter day farm scene featuring some red barn buildings and unique texture. This is an 8x8 acrylic on wood panel with the sides painted black.

Nov 12 Abstract Minimalist Landscape w Texture Original Painting

SOLD! I love the simplicity of this piece but yet I find it so interesting. I did put a small red barn and silo on the horizon for interest and scale. This is an original acrylic on high quality wood panel (sides painted black, ready to hang)

Nov 11 Red Vibrant Moody Landscape w Sailboat

SOLD! I would first like to say to all the veterans and those presently serving our Country, "Thank you for your service and sacrifice." I pray for your safety and for your families. It takes a very special person to do what you do.

Todays painting is called "Red Sail" and is an original acrylic on wood panel with the sides painted black.

Nov 10 Peaceful Serene Winter Snowy Scene w Trees Original Painting

SOLD! Todays painting is for an original acrylic on wood panel with sides, 8x8.

Nov 9 POPPY POWER Vibrant Red Original Painting on Canvas 18x24 WOW

SOLD! This painting is from my past...something totally different from what I do now. It is time for it to have a new home. If you want a fun, vibrant 18x24 red painting then this one is for you!

Nov 5 Large 18x24 Pear Original Painting on Canvas

Todays painting is for something a little different...It is an original acrylic on canvas of a green/yellow pear in a LARGE size 18x24. The depth is 1.5" and no frame necessary. If you would like to check out some closeup pics then
please click here.

Nov 4 Serene Farm Landscape w Interesting Texture and Layers of Color!

SOLD! Todays painting is for a serene original acrylic on wood panel called, "Heartland Textures". It has pretty puffy clouds and bright skies.

Nov 3 Red Landscape Sunrise Sunset Minimalist Original Painting

Todays painting is for a bright sunrise/sunset painting 10x10 original acrylic. If you would like to see closeup pic or buy then
please click here.

Nov 2 Snowy Winter Fields w Lots of Interesting Texture on Wood Panel Original Painting

SOLD! Todays painting is for an original acylic on wood panel 10x10. This painting features a soft winter snow falling on a freshly harvested field.

Nov 1 Minimalist Nighttime Textured Farm Landscape w Moon

SOLD! Todays painting is called "Night Glory" and is an original acrylic on wood panel with sides painted black, ready to hang. This features a farm on the high horizon line for interest and scale.