Calendula Elegance
16 x 12 inches
Oil on Panel
Custom Framed
This painting shows companion plants in bloom within my vegetable garden. I focused on the contrast between varied leaf shapes and the shifts in color across the foliage. The composition centers on texture and contrast within the garden setting.
Purple Poppy
10 x 10 inches
Oil on Panel
Custom Framed
In late winter, I scatter breadseed poppy seeds in my garden, anticipating their blooms in spring. This painting focuses on a single purple poppy, set against a simplified background. The composition emphasizes the structure of the flower and the contrast between its saturated color and the surrounding space.
Circle of Cheer
18 x 14 inches
Oil on Panel
This painting shows an evergreen wreath set against a painted window frame. The contrast between the dark green wreath and the brighter frame establishes the color relationship at the center of the composition. Reflections of the surrounding woodland in the windowpane add a secondary layer of depth.
Poppy-ing
18 x 14 inches
Oil on Panel
Custom Framed
This painting shows orange poppies against a field of green grass. The complementary contrast between orange and green defines the work.