Final Fantasy

This poster was inspired by Henri Rousseau. The egret, leopard, Macaw,  koi, turtle, and blue morpho butterflies are all exotic creatures brought together by the little fairy on the lily pad.

Robins in the cherry tree

Last spring the robins were eating cherries in the cherry tree. I was charmed by how lovely they looked with their red breasts and brown coats. In just a week or two the cherries were all eaten and the robins dispersed.

Taking in the beauty

Flowers bloom in infinite variety. I am drawn in like a bee.
Intoxicating! The fragrance, the color, the form. Perfection.

The falling leaves

This is my first blog post.

"The falling leaves drift past my window, the falling leaves of red and gold."- Lyrics by Johnny Mercer

Modern Geisha

The Modern Geisha poster was created in Adobe Illustrator. The fan was modeled after a Chinese brush painting given to me by Mrs. Kao. The model is peeking from behind her fan, the palm fronds and the black border to add to the mystery of the scene.

The Blue-jay and the Pine

The sketch is done with a ballpoint pen. The tree is as alive as the blue jay. It's branches have rhythm. They are reminiscent of human limbs and hands. The bird and tree sing together in the breeze.

The Bridge at CU Boulder

The campus at CU Boulder is so beautiful. This watercolor was done en plein air.The water mirrors the beauty above it. The reflections represent our emotions or spirit. It represents a bridge between ephemeral and physical.

A Few of My Favorite Things

This is an unfinished watercolor of some jam jars, candles, chocolate bars, spices, cake decorating topping, tea, an enamel heart box, and an iron antelope sculpture. The heart box was a gift from my mother. The sculpture was a gift from my brother John. Most of these were bought at the World Market In Boulder, Colorado. I love the beautifully designed labels and packaging.

Watercolor Brushes

Watercolor Brushes
Brushes are are an extension of your hand.
They glide across the page, distributing the paint.
Color blooms in the water.