The first birthday postcard hit the mail this week. This was from a stock photo from Unsplash so thank you to photographer Heather Barnes. Jadeite Dish is a favorite obsession of mine. This was a fun one to do. It’s best that I paint cakes rather than bake cakes. There are only two of us […]
Alert Rabbit
Alert Rabbit was painted in oil during the Winter of 2022. Our farm is hopping with rabbits; they’re always alert for predators and me sneaking pictures from them. He was sent out as a Thank You card to one of my favorite people. I added prints of him to our shop if you want an […]
Nick’s Rosy Cheeks
Rosy cheeks buffeted by the blowing snow, Nick walked toward his waiting sleigh. Pulling his heavy jacket close about his face, he prepared for the evening’s journey. Undaunted by the coming weather, he brushed the snow off the cushioned seat and sat, ready saying aloud, “Fly my reindeer into the night. We have gifts to bring to all the world.” Then the sleigh leaped into the starry sky swiftly with purpose it rose until it merged with the twinkly stars.
Antique Wooden Cheese Boxes
Why does a girl want a cheese box? I love Cheese boxes! No, I don’t need big rounds of cheese to age. My mom always stuck the most interesting things in the boxes growing up. I could always find an Early American Life Magazine in there. Strange, a ten-year-old reading Early American Life, yes, but […]
The Turkey
Among the trees, bare and ready for winter, the stately bird winds its way majestically through the leaves. Silently unaware of my watchful eye he goes about his business peacefully and serenely.