Clueless Abstract

I decided to venture into abstract painting, stepping away from my usual landscapes and portraits. However, I struggled to break free from the confines of familiar shapes, finding myself fixated on circles. Despite experimenting with texture using thick acrylic mediums and iridescent paint, the end result fell short of my expectations.

Ultimately, I realized my true passion lies in landscapes and portraits. While I admire those who can craft wonders from a blank canvas, my imagination seemed to have taken a vacation. Nonetheless, I remain optimistic that with practice, my abstract attempts will improve, and my imagination will return in full force.

Light My Way

This little 3x3 painting was done on a whim. A doodle painting on paper canvas.

Little Red Canoe

This painting was inspired by a greeting card I received. I used acrylics with a watercolor application on a
9 x 12 canvas paper. If I could live in one of my painting this would be it. Where there is only breath taking beauty, nature, and tranquility.

Backwater Geese

This painting was inspired from the backwaters of the Mississippi River. One of the things I like about this painting is the complete feeling of relaxation.

Family Photos

Palisades Park provides an exceptional backdrop for capturing unforgettable family moments. With its picturesque scenery and inviting ambiance, it's the perfect setting for creating cherished memories. However, coordinating a family photo with our large and dispersed family—comprising my husband, seven kids, and six grandkids can be quite the endeavor.

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Scenic Paintings

These are some of my first paintings done on 9x12 canvas paper

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Mississippi Palisades Park

These are a couple photos I had taken while at Palisades park. I used Photoshop 5 to turn a rather dull picture into something more interesting.

The "Blue Woods" photo I used Photoshop 5. I created this effect by implementing the tools in full edit mode. Look in filters, render and then lighting effects and then select the blue omni. I enjoy discovering the different photo effects you can find with editing tools. Best to just dig in a see what happens. Experiment and see where it takes you or what can be discovered.