"AZ Remembers 9/11, Tempe Beach Park"

"Arizona Remembers 9/11, Tempe Beach Park" (image 11x16)

This painting is now being shown at Brandy's Restaurant in Flagstaff with a little narrative explaining the setting. It was up for one day only, September 11, 2011, on the 10th anniversary of the attack. There was a flag with a placard for each life lost - a symbolic reminder to all of us of the loss to America on that day. My husband, John, was in the Valley and took photos for me so that I was able to paint this watercolor. (It is available in giclée prints.)

June 4th - Brandy's Show is up!

Thanks to Brandy and her wonderful staff, my show is up and ready to see while you enjoy some yummy food! We hung 30 framed pieces, many just painted for this show, and several mini originals and ceramic tiles. There will be some changes in the art over the next few weeks, so check back here and at Brandy's to see what's new!

Sneak Preview!

                                              "Hiking Little Elden" , image 14"x21"

"General Store", image 8"x10"

"Moo...ved!", image 5"x7"

Here is a sneak preview of my show going up at Brandy's on Monday. These images are special to the high country in and around Flagstaff, but I will have images from all over the State as we celebrate this centennial year in Arizona. Plan to have breakfast or lunch and catch these while you can - they are originals (no prints available on these). Show opens Tuesday, June 5th! I'm still painting - check back tomorrow for another preview.

the Noise - Arts & News...

The June issue of the Noise is out this weekend! Publisher Charles Severeid has created a beautiful ad for my show at Brandy's! Pick up an issue and see the article by Clair Anna Rose about my plans for the show! It opens June 5th, in Flagstaff (directions on their website www.BrandysRestaurant.com) so my brushes will be working overtime this week. So will my matter and framer, husband, John!

Red Rock Lavender, Concho, AZ

Here it is, once again, my painting of the lavender fields in Concho, AZ. But wait... this is exciting news! Red Rock Lavender Farm is getting ready for their annual festival in June, when it is open to the public for tours. It's a wonderful chance to see the farm, experience some "pick your own lavender," and see the different offerings in the gift shop. Find your way using the map and get more details from their website (look for the festival link).  You will notice that they will be selling notecards and prints of this image in their gift shop. So plan your trip to Concho and don't forget to order your lunch ahead of time through their site.

Flagstaff Artists' Marketplace

Yesterday was a beautiful Spring day for the Artists'  Marketplace in Flagstaff. I enjoyed sharing the day with the other artists and meeting the folks who came out to visit our booths. I was able to share some previews for my next show - Brandy's will go up on June 4th! Yes, my paint brushes will be very busy over the next few weeks!!!

Daffodils - in my new ad!

So much news. I've been busy painting and have some new watercolors that will be ready for my Spring and Summer shows in Flagstaff. Also some new venues coming up. But this is just the best news that I want to share it with you first. I now have an ad on Susan Branch's website www.SusanBranch.com with a link to my website! Many of you know that Susan has been an inspiration to me for years - her work is so charming! So I am thrilled to be able to advertise my website with her. Just click on the "Inspiration" in the right hand column of her home page and it will take you to her special page with blogs and sites that she wants to share. You will see my ad there in the top corner. Look for the daffodils...