I love, love, love these shacks at Willard Beach. They just call to me. I could paint them over & over & over again ... and I do!

6x6 • oil on canvas • SOLD

Tags: Fishing shacks

I’m still here ... I have actually been painting a lot, just not posting. Lately, the computer work has felt like a chore, so I have taken a little break. Ahhhhhh! I just did a little local landmarks series for a client to check out & this is one of the paintings: Little Bug Light with the beauty of Casco Bay behind it. Summer feels so far away right now, as it’s snowing hard here in Portland, Maine & is sooooooo beautiful. I hope to get inspired by the fluffy white stuff!

6x6 • oil on canvas • SOLD

I have been surrounded by critters in every way imaginable ... I’ve got 4 of my own critters that cuddle, play and encourage me at home every day & I have had many from all over the country to inspire me in the studio over the past month. Spending time with animals, whether it be in real life or through digital images in the studio, is such a gift! I type this with one snoring boston terrier at my side & 2 purring pussycats at my other side. Just feeling their presence is enough to put a smile on your face & joy in your heart with joy! Here’s a portrait of Heidi that I got to paint last month for a Christmas gift--she’s such a beauty!

8x10 • oil on canvas • SOLD

Tags: pet portraits

As you know, I love hounds!!!!!! They are so much fun to paint because they are so expressive. WOOF!!!!!! This is Zoe & I think she is ADORABLE ... love her lil’ freckles!

10x10 • oil on canvas • SOLD

This girl’s smile is ADORABLE!!!!!!!!!!!! xoxo I love, Sadie ... & her blue coat too!

12x12 • oil on canvas • SOLD

8x10 • oil on canvas • SOLD

Tags: pet portraits

Beach Comber • 8x10 • oil on canvas • SOLD

Pet Portraits for the Holidays!

Pet portraits make for incredible gifts!  They are so personal, fun & they last a lifetime.  Give the gift of a pet portrait this year & be a holiday hero! 

I am taking orders for Christmas until Monday, December 5th, but the sooner you get your orders in, the better.  You can place an order directly from my website or you can shoot me an e-mail.

I look forward to bringing your 4 legged critters to life on canvas!  CHEERS!

I went home to Ohio for a quick visit at the end of October & got to enjoy some of the gorgeous fall foliage. I took a walk with my dad around my old stomping ground & couldn’t help but stop to admire this gorgeous tree at the edge of the hockey pond.

Wishing you a VERY Happy Thanksgiving!

5x5 • oil on canvas • $75