Small Joys

oil 6x6 inches not for sale. I was able to squeeze in one more painting before 2014 arrives. A vintage choir boy candle with tiny pomegranates, pine cone and a sprig cut from our Christmas tree. The candle and his companions are my most favorite decorations. Growing up, they were on our mantle every year sitting in a most wonderful spun angel hair. I don't think they make that angel hair any more. Mom is 93 and enjoys seeing them on our mantle now. A friend, Mary Jo, surprised me with these teeny little pomegranates. We were talking about gifts and she said, "The best gifts are the ones you don't expect." So true. Happy New Year everyone! May the year ahead be full of unexpected blessings!

Tiny Pinecone - sold

oil 4x4 inches The last of my pine cone paintings, I had just enough time to squeeze in this little piece right after Christmas. On the 29th we welcomed a new little person into our family, our sixth grandchild, Elijah James. Here's his sweet little newborn face, less than 24 hours old. So precious!!! Happy New Year to everyone!

Pine Cone With Cranberries -sold

While I painted Winter Bird I was thinking how great a little pop of crimson would be in the scene. Got a bag of cranberries, and here's the next pine cone painting. Every year I can't believe Christmas is over so fast. We'll take down the tree tonight. My allergies and asthma are flared up. Too much tree and not enough turpenoid fumes!!! More time to paint ahead, I hope.

Winter Bird

oil 8x8 inches click for purchase information It just so happened that I'm posting this on the first day of winter. I've been busy with the garage makeover and preparations for Christmas. It felt good to get it all done, and really good to finally pick up a paintbrush last evening. Here's wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a new year filled with love and peace.

Fallen

oil on canvas panel 6x4 inches
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The sidewalks in our neighborhood are sprinkled with nature's confetti. I gathered these pieces while walking my dog and placed them on blue linen. The burnt umber against the clean blue got me right away. On the linen the objects seem important...worth more than just a glance. Then I noticed there was a cross in the linen. How fitting...as I painted I thought about falling leaves, the cycle of regeneration, and how Christ came to offer us spiritual regeneration. I like this little painting.