Paintings by Sandra Estes: My Reflections Of Grace

How to Contact Me about my art

2011-11-05T15:37:00.014-04:00

To make inquiries about my art such as commissions, purchases, or requesting permission to use my art, please use one of the "Contact Me" links. There is one "Contact Me" link at the top of the page and another in the right hand margin about 1/3 of the way down the page.

Please do not use the comment feature for questions as it does not allow me to reply privately and does not show your email address.

I am happy to reply to your requests through email.
Thank you so much for your interest in my art. :)

Sandra

Country Morning Sunrise Dawn Tree Landscape Original Painting Art

2011-09-03T17:58:00.007-04:00

Country Landscape at Sunrise
Acrylic
ACEO 2.5" x 3.5"

Sold to a collector in Massachusetts, USA.

Original Painting Starry Night Dragonfly Moon Garden Pond

2011-08-31T17:39:00.006-04:00

Dragonfly Moon
6" x 4"
Acrylic on canvas panel.

Starry Night Mailbox Flowers Original Painting

2011-08-29T17:33:00.010-04:00

Starry Night Mailbox
3.5" x 2.5" ACEO
Acrylic & Colored Pencil

This painting is of a warm summer evening with a starry night sky and a crescent moon. Three delicate moths flit about the flowers beneath the rural mailbox that sits on a wooden post in front of a wood fence.

Floral Still Life Painting Coffee Pot Daisies Wildflowers Art

2011-08-25T15:47:00.003-04:00

Coffee Pot of Daisies
ACEO 2.3 x 3.5
Colored Pencil

In this original painting an old-fashioned blue spattered enamelware coffee pot setting on a wood sideboard, holds a bouquet of daisies and yellow wildflowers.

Original Painting Night Moon WaterLily Dragonfly

2011-08-21T14:17:00.008-04:00

"Moon Lily Dragonfly"
6"x4"
Acrylic on watercolor paper

Dragonflies, and ponds are two of my favorite subject to paint! Here's my newest dragonfly painting. In this painting a fanciful dragonfly is rising towards a glowing full moon, above a pond with waterlilies.

SOLD to a collector in Oregon, USA.

Still Life Antique Glass Hurricane Lamp Window Lace Curtains.

2011-08-17T12:08:00.003-04:00

"Antique Hurricane Lamp"
2.5" x 3.5"
Colored pencil on black artist paper.

SOLD to a collector in Maryland USA.

Original Still Life Colored Glass Bottles in Window ACEO Art

2011-08-17T11:20:00.005-04:00

"Colored Glass Collection"
Colored Pencil
2.5" x 3.5"

Sold to a collector in Maryland USA.

Original Painting Folk Art Celestial Sun Stars Space Heavens

2011-05-17T18:02:00.020-04:00

"Soleil"
8" x 10"
This celestial painting is of a warm golden sun with a smiling face, shining among the stars and planets and set against a cobalt blue background.

This is painted on 3/8" sanded and sealed plywood and is ready to hang. The edges have been painted so framing is optional. The painting has been varnished for protection. I have attached a saw-tooth hanger to the back.

This painting is currently up for auction on eBay at a low starting bid.
See my eBay listing.

Snowy River Bridge Winter Landscape Original Painting

2011-02-01T22:34:00.003-05:00

"Snowy River"
Acrylic
ACEO 2.5 x 3.5

Snowy Winter Night Moon Landscape Original Painting

2011-01-30T21:10:00.002-05:00

"Snowy Winter Night"
Acrylic
2.5" x 3.5"
Sold.

Original Moonlit Water Garden DREAMSCAPE Gazebo Painting

2011-01-03T06:32:00.009-05:00

I reworked this little painting from this
to this:

"Water Garden Dreamscape"
Acrylic on linen panel
ACEO 2.3" x 3.5"
Sold.

Original colorful Folk Art Rooster painting

2010-12-21T06:41:00.007-05:00

"Blue Splash Rooster"
8" x 10"

Colorful Folk Art chicken/rooster painted on plywood panel.

Sold.

Whimsical Colorful FOLK ART FISH Painting On Wood

2010-11-30T20:16:00.005-05:00

Folk Art Fish #2
8" x 10" x 3/8"

Original Landscape/Nightscape Tree Starry Night Painting

2010-11-26T07:36:00.005-05:00

"Star Gazing"
Acrylic
6"x 8" on canvas panel

A lone tree stands seemingly on top of the world in a lush green grassy meadow. I imagine standing in the foreground looking out into the deep blue starry sky.

SOLD to a collector in Canada.

FOLK ART FISH Colorful Painting on Wood

2010-11-23T09:55:00.008-05:00

Folk Art Fish #1
8" x 10" x 3/8"

I thought it might be fun to try some Folk Art paintings on wood. My idea is to paint something more casual or rustic, that will take less time and be very affordable. That means I have to try to keep it simple... which is a great challenge for me as I am such a perfectionist and so detail oriented! So here's my first try. Your comments are welcome! :)

10% of final sale to support Feeding America.
SOLD to a collector in California, USA

Original Landscape Painting Tree "September Moon" Purple Sunset Night Sky

2010-11-21T18:49:00.006-05:00

"September Moon"
Acrylic
ACEO 2.5" x 3.5"

Sold to a collector in Illinois, USA.

Original Painting Sunset Nightscape/Landscape Tree Path Stars

2010-11-17T17:15:00.007-05:00

"As The Sun Slid Down Past The Horizon"
ACEO
Acrylic

10% of final sale to support Protect Vital Rainforest in Australia for Climate- a GlobalGiving Project. About this nonprofit: Purchase, protect, and replant 100 acres in one of the worlds oldest and most diverse tropical rainforests, which contains rare and threatened flora and fauna.

SOLD to a collector in Sydney, Australia

Original Painting Nightscape/Landscape Clouds Moon Over Lake

2010-11-15T18:15:00.011-05:00

"Moonlit Lake"
ACEO 2.5"x3.5"
Acrylic

In this nightscape/landscape painting, a starry sky and a full moon partially veiled by clouds, light up the beautiful night sky and the landscape below. The moonlight is reflected upon the water.

10% of final sale to support Nothing But Nets.
About this nonprofit: Nothing But Nets is a global, grassroots campaign to save lives by preventing malaria, a leading killer of children in Africa. It only costs $10 to provide a long-lasting insecticide-treated bed net that can prevent this deadly disease.

Sold to a collector in Canada.

Original Painting Pink and White Beach Umbrella Chair Ocean Seascape

2010-08-15T19:26:00.006-04:00

Pink & White Beach Umbrella
Acrylic
ACEO

After almost 2 months of not being able to paint, I finally was able to complete this ACEO seascape. The focus of this painting is the fringed, bright pink and white beach umbrella. The umbrella stands on a patch of tall grass on the beach. Under the umbrella, a pink Adirondack chair sits facing out to the ocean and a distant sailboat.

See my eBay listings.

Magenta Pink Hand Painted Butterfly Wind Spinner/Sun Catcher Window Hanging Art

2010-08-11T19:35:00.010-04:00

Hand painted, hand crafted, sculpted, and designed by the artist (me), butterfly wind spinner/sun catcher/window hanging. It twirls and spins in the breeze and sparkles in the sunlight.

This 2nd butterfly wind spinner/sun catcher is done in shades of pink, magenta and purple.

I used permanently colored silver copper wire, a transparent amethyst glass stone, 2 amethyst swirl glass stones, and a light pink faceted acrylic gem at the bottom for extra sparkle.

I tried to photograph accurately but the butterfly is more pink than it appears and not as bright as it appears in the photos. The last photo against the white background is a more accurate depiction of the color.

The butterfly is approximately 4.5" wide x 5" tall x 1/8" thick.
The overall length from the ring at the top is 14".
This is lovely hanging in a window or on a porch or wherever it catches a slight breeze and sunlight. A unique, one of a kind, gift!

Hand Painted Butterfly Wind Spinner Sun Catcher Window Hanging Art

2010-08-10T09:08:00.011-04:00

My newest project is this hand painted, hand crafted, sculpted, and designed by the artist (me),
butterfly wind spinner/sun catcher. It twirls and spins in the breeze and sparkles in the sunlight.

This one is painted in shades of purple, lavender and cobalt blue. The wire is sculpted from permanently colored silver copper wire. I also used transparent cobalt blue glass stones, transparent amethyst glass stones, and a light pink faceted acrylic gem at the bottom for extra sparkle.

The butterfly is wood and is approximately 4.5" wide x 5" tall x 1/8" thick. It is painted on both sides with acrylics, and a satin varnish was applied. I initialed one side. The body and the edges are embellished with glitter paint, and I applied a final coat of stardust glittering varnish for a bit of magic. :)

The butterfly is approximately 4.5" wide x 5" tall x 1/8" thick.
The overall length from the ring at the top is 14".
This is lovely hanging in a window or on a porch or wherever it catches a slight breeze and sunlight. A unique, one of a kind, gift!

Original Landscape Painting Dreamscape Tree Starry Night Moon

2010-06-24T18:01:00.007-04:00

"Sleepy Starry Night"
Acrylic ACEO

This is another painting in my dreamscapes series. A tree standing in a meadow set against a soft purple-blue starry sky and a full moon....dreamy! :)

Original Painting Sleepy Purple Night TREE MOON Meadow

2010-06-24T17:52:00.002-04:00

"Purple Night Tree"
Acrylic ACEO
10% of final sale to support Environmental Defense Fund.
Sold to a collector in Massachusetts

Original Landscape Painting Shade Tree Lush Summer Meadow Oasis

2010-06-22T06:36:00.014-04:00

"Summer Oasis"
Acrylic
5 x 7

This original landscape is inspired by the lovely scenic countryside of New Hampshire. In this painting, I hope the elements of the painting... a shade tree standing in a lush green meadow with distant mountains, some morning mist, and small pond in the background, remnants of an old stone wall in the foreground, and a flock of birds in the distance... come together to depict a inviting oasis...a place to relax and refresh the soul. :)

This painting is available. $75.00
If you are interested in purchasing this painting, contact me.
Payment can be made through e-mail using PayPal.

Original Painting Impressionism Sunrise Over Lake Reflection

2010-06-09T16:35:00.007-04:00

"Sunrise Over Lake Reflection"
Acrylic
ACEO 2.5" x 3.5"

I like impressionism and realism. I've been told my painting style is somewhere between the two. This painting is a bit more impressionistic than usual. I wanted to capture the light shimmering on the water as the sun rises.

Sold.

Original Dreamy Misty Morning Clearing Woods Trees Painting

2010-06-01T18:05:00.007-04:00

"Misty Morning In The Woods"
Acrylic on canvas panel
ACEO

10% of final sale will support Restore Australia's Forest After Wildfires-A Global Giving Project.

About this painting:
One morning, it was so misty and beautiful like a dream or a scene from an English fairytale. The air smelled sweet and fresh, the birds were singing, and I felt like I was in the woods of Camelot. I almost expected a gentle white horse or unicorn to come strolling out from the woods! I went out back of my house and took photos where the clearing meets the woods at the boundary fence. This painting is my first attempt at capturing that misty morning.

Sold to a collector in Massachusetts, USA.

Original ACEO Painting Woodland Garden PATH Landscape

2010-05-27T06:29:00.004-04:00

"Woodland Garden Path"
Acrylic
ACEO 2.5 x 3.5
Sold to a collector in California, USA.

10% of final sale to support Restore Australia's Forest After Wildfires-A Global Giving Project
About this nonprofit:
Rehabilitate and replant key wildlife refuges and corridors destroyed in Australia's natural worst disaster, the February 2009 Victorian wildfires.

The last couple of weeks have been unusually busy and I've had little time to paint. At last I managed to at least finish an ACEO!

My inspiration for this painting was a recent dream in which I found myself walking on a beautiful wooded garden path similar to this. Even in the dream I knew I had to paint it. Hope you like it! :)

Original Painting Summer Landscape Stream Meadow

2010-05-18T19:47:00.005-04:00

"Sweet Summer Day"
Acrylic
ACEO 2.5"x3.5"
Sold to a collector in Massachusetts USA.

10% of final sale to support Environmental Defense Fund

Original Painting Country Cottage Garden Path

2010-05-16T19:48:00.005-04:00

"Cottage Garden"
Acrylic
ACEO
Sold to a collector in Australia.

10% of final sale to support Environmental Defense Fund.

Original Painting Summer Storm River Rowboat Tree

2010-05-08T10:17:00.004-04:00

"Summer Storm"
Acrylic
ACEO 2.5 x 2.5
10% of final sale to support Environmental Defense Fund
SOLD to a collector in Oregon USA

An old rowboat tied to a tree by a river with threatening storm clouds in the background.

In this painting I tried to capture the ominous feel right before or immediately following a summer storm. There is something so beautifully thrilling, yet scary and forbidding, when the air is heavy, the wind picks up and it grows so dark during the day. The sun sometimes peeks through a crack in the dark clouds and casts a golden glow on everything it reaches. I just love summer storms! :)

ACEO Painting Dreamscape Moonlit Garden Lakeside Gazebo Night

2010-05-06T16:05:00.004-04:00

"Moonlit Lakeside Gazebo"
Acrylic on canvas panel
ACEO 2.5 x 3.5

What a relaxing place to spend an evening! A gazebo by a peaceful lake under a full moon and starry sky... aah...like a dream. :)

10% of final sale to support Environmental Defense Fund.

ACEO Painting Flowers Garden Seascape Gazebo Ocean

2010-05-06T06:14:00.005-04:00

"Seaside Gazebo"
ACEO 2.5 x 3.5
Acrylic on paper canvas
Sold to a collector in Australia.

10% of final sale to support Environmental Defense Fund.

Original ACEO Painting Spring Wildflowers Lupine Meadow Landscape

2010-05-02T07:52:00.008-04:00

"Lupine Meadow"
ACEO 2.5 x 3.5
Acrylic on linen panel.

Beautiful Lupines pop up everywhere in fields and meadows in the springtime in New Hampshire.

SOLD to a collector in Ohio USA

Original ACEO Painting SPRING Cove Landscape Forsythia

2010-04-26T19:15:00.009-04:00

"Spring Cove"
ACEO
Acrylic
Pull up a lawn chair and look out onto this spring view of a cove framed with mounds of daffodils in front of a rambling New England stone wall, brilliant forsythias, and a romantic magnolia tree. Ah, it's another beautiful spring day! :)

For emphasis and to add a more 3 dimensional effect, I have painted some areas of the painting with a palette knife so I could lay the paint on heavily.

10% of final sale will support Nothing But Nets
SOLD to a collector in Connecticut USA

White Flowering Spring Tree Under the Moon

2010-04-22T11:41:00.012-04:00

"White Moon Tree"
ACEO 2.5"x3.5"
Acrylic on linen panel
SOLD to a collector in the U.K.

I saw some lovely white flowering trees the other night. I've seen them every spring, but I don't believe I've ever seen them at night under the moon. I knew immediately that I wanted to paint them, so I took some photos. I most always have my camera with me for just such a moment! Here is one of my photos. The photo was taken in a parking lot and there was no grass as the area around the trees had been mulched. The moon was off to the left outside of the photo.

In my painting, I put the white spring flowering tree on bright green grass set against a black star-filled sky and illuminated by the moon.

Beautiful Spring Colorful Landscape Original ACEO Painting

2010-04-18T19:16:00.006-04:00

"Beautiful Spring!"
ACEO 2.5" x 3/5"
Acrylic
SOLD to a collector in Maryland, USA.

10% of final sale will support Supplying Critical Water for Haitian Hospital-a Global Giving Project

Spring is here and it is just beautiful this year! Bright yellow forsythias set against spring green grass are in bloom and they seem to be everywhere! It's such a joy to drive anywhere now, in the city or in the country and see all the beautiful spring blossoms! I look forward to the flowering dogwoods, pears, and crab apple trees next! :)

2010-04-13T20:21:00.010-04:00

"Starry Night Tree"
Acrylic
ACEO 2.5" x 3.5"
Sold to a collector in Massachusetts USA

I have decided to do a Dreamscape series of ACEO's and larger paintings. This original tree/landscape painting falls into my surreal Dreamscapes series as well. I love where this painting takes me. I imagine laying in the tall grass of a lush green meadow on a warm summer night, star-gazing... :)

Vote in the poll I've posted in the column on the right. It will help me to know what size paintings to paint! I value your input. Thanks!

10% of final sale of this painting will support Plant a Tree in Haiti and Help 155 Families Eat-a Global Giving Project
About this nonprofit: When you're poor & utterly destitute it is impossible to think beyond immediate needs. Food, fuel. A place to sleep. Long-term concerns are tomorrow's problem. In desperation, Haitian villagers cut down trees to get fuel for cooking. Then the hurricanes came and eroded the farmland. Now family farmers have nothing to cook. A peasant organization in Haiti wants help planting trees so they can farm again.

Original ACEO Painting Dragonfly Dream Night Pond Moon

2010-04-11T20:50:00.009-04:00

"Dragonfly Dreaming"
ACEO
Acrylic
10% of final sale to support Audubon International.
SOLD to a collector in California, USA

Dragonflies are one of my favorite subjects to paint. In this painting the beautiful and graceful dragonfly flies above a gleaming pond by the light of a pale yellow moon and starry night sky. I wonder if dragonflies really fly at night.

I'm thinking of starting a series of dreamscape paintings in small or medium format.

Original ACEO Landscape Painting Peaceful Meadow Tree Hills

2010-04-06T18:59:00.003-04:00

"Peaceful Meadow"
Acrylic on linen panel.
ACEO 2.5" x 3.5"

A tree standing on a bright green gently sloping meadow with rolling hills in the background.
Sold to a collector in Massachusetts, USA.

Original Landscape Painting Art Lake Island Reflection

2010-04-05T18:37:00.006-04:00

"Lake Island Reflection"
Original Painting
Acrylic on linen panel
ACEO 2.5"x3.5"

Inspired by memories of summers past and rowing out to the island on the lake.
Sold to a collector in Manitoba, Canada.

Original Painting Dreamscape Tree River Moon

2010-03-23T08:36:00.004-04:00

"Dreamscape"
ACEO 2.5"x3.5"
Acrylic on fine canvas panel.
10% of final sale to support Mercy Corps.
Sold to a collector in Australia.

Another painting done on an extra fine handmade canvas panel. Unfortunately the scanner did not pick up the correct blue and more graduated shades of the sky, and subtle color variations in the river. I think the actual painting is much nicer than the image here, with more detail and depth than I was able to capture with the scanner. :)

Original Painting Landscape Tree Meadow Crescent Moon

2010-03-17T16:50:00.010-04:00

"Sweet Dreams Tree"

ACEO 2.5 x 3.5
Acrylic on canvas panel
10% of final sale to support Mercy Corps.
Sold to a collector in the U.K.

A sweet dreams tree stands happily against a star-filled deep blue sky with a crescent moon, and is surrounded by a lush green meadow filled with wildflowers.

I found these wonderful handmade extra fine canvas panels in ACEO size! I couldn't wait to try them. This is painted on a canvas panel. I love it! :)

Original Painting Water Lilies Dragonfly Wood Magnet

2010-03-15T19:58:00.005-04:00

Dragonfly Among Water Lilies
3" x 1-1/4" x 3/16" thick

Original Miniature Landscape Painting Tree Moon Meadow Hill Magnet

2010-03-12T17:38:00.007-05:00

"Between Night and Day"
Size: 3" x 1-1/4" x 3/16" thick

This original miniature landscape is painted on wood. It is varnished and signed. I've attached a magnet to the back to make a lovely one-of-a-kind refrigerator magnet. I think I will paint a larger painting similar to this on canvas.
Currently up for auction on eBay.

Miniature Floral Garden Paintings on Wood Magnets

2010-03-11T16:46:00.005-05:00

"Through The Arbor"

"Flower Pots"

Original Miniature paintings on wood.
Size: 3" x 1-1/4" x 3/16"
I have attached a magnet to the back to make decorative refrigerator magnets. Each painting is protected with a clear acrylic coating or varnish and is signed on the front and back. The copyright/watermark on the top is on the image only and is not on the the painting.
These magnets can currently be purchased on eBay.

Cows In The Pasture Pastoral Landscape Painting

2010-02-20T07:05:00.007-05:00

"Cows in the Pasture"
8 x 10 Acrylic painting on canvas.

This pastoral landscape painting is of cows grazing in a lush green pasture, with tree-covered hills in the background. In the foreground are a weathered wooden gate, an old stone wall, and wildflowers. My inspiration for this painting is a beautiful pasture along a scenic country road in Chichester, New Hampshire where Holsteins are grazing in the spring, summer and fall.

New Original Painting New Hampshire White Mountains Swift River

2010-02-13T14:56:00.005-05:00

"Swift River"
8" x 8" Acrylic on canvas.
Commission.

This original acrylic painting is the Swift River which runs along the Kancamagus Scenic Highway, located in the White Mountain National Forest of New Hampshire.

About The Swift River:
There are beautiful, scenic whitewater cascades and waterfalls as the Swift River runs through the towns of Livermore, Waterville Valley, and Albany. The Swift River drops more than 2,400 feet in elevation along it's 26 mile journey from Livermore, through Waterville Valley, and Albany, New Hampshire. It joins the Saco River in Conway, which runs into the Atlantic Ocean in Maine. There are two covered bridges along the Swift River, the Swift River Bridge in Conway and the Albany Covered Bridge in the town of Albany.

"Moon Dragonfly" Tranquil Pond Waterlilies Original Painting

2010-02-05T09:53:00.007-05:00

"Moon Dragonfly"
Acrylics 9 x 12 canvas
Commission
Sold.

This was a commissioned painting done last year, of a similar ACEO that I painted. A tranquil evening water scene with a dragonfly hovering between the moon and the reflection of the full moon over the peaceful water of the pond. The light of the moon catches and highlights the translucent, iridescent wings of the dragonfly, as well as the tall grasses and waterlilies.

I decided to post this even though it isn't a new painting, due to the recent interest and comments on this painting on Facebook.

Snowy Day Original Impressionism Pastel Painting

2010-01-24T20:15:00.004-05:00

Snowy Day
Original ACEO (2.5 x 3.5)
Pastel on sanded paper
10% of final sale to support Doctors Without Borders who are working in Haiti

An impressionistic snowy day painting, with a bush covered in snow and the sun barely visible beneath the stormy clouds and snowy haze.

Early Morning Sunrise Meadow Tree Original Painting

2010-01-16T20:20:00.004-05:00

"Early Morning Meadow"
Acrylic ACEO (2.5 x 3.5)
10% of final sale to support Partners In Health currently working in Haiti
Sold.

Winter Landscape Painting To Support Earthquake Relief in Haiti

2010-01-16T16:09:00.010-05:00

"Blue Moon in January"
5 x 7 Acrylic on canvas board
20% of final sale to support the American Red Cross.

On January 14, 2010, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti. It has caused mass destruction and devastation. Tens of thousands of people were killed with many still trapped beneath the rubble. I cannot imagine the pain and suffering of these people. It has been 4 days and most survivors have still not had food, water, or received medical care. My heartfelt prayers go out to these people. May God bless the people of Haiti and may He bless the efforts of those who are there to help.

The American Red Cross helps victims of countless crises, like the recent earthquake in Haiti, around the world each year. The American Red Cross, provides immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need around the world.

Afternoon Snow Storm Original Pastel Painting Snowy Winter Day

2010-01-10T10:04:00.011-05:00

"Afternoon Snow Storm"
Pastels ACEO (2.5" x 3.5") on sand paper
Sold.

I was driving Friday afternoon during a snow storm. I was amazed when I saw the sun still visible in the sky, though it was shrouded in a snowy haze that dimmed it's light. It was surrounded by dark blue and purple clouds. The fine snow falling and blowing around faded all the details of the landscape. It was so atmospheric...so moody. I couldn't wait to get home and paint it! I thought pastels would be ideal to express the mood.

"The Light After the Storm" Original Seascape Pastel Painting

2010-01-09T12:39:00.009-05:00

"The Light After The Storm"
ACEO Pastels
10% of final sale will support Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.
Sold.

Last summer, my daughter and I had planned a drive along the coast. It turned out to be a stormy day. We decided to go anyway, despite the weather, as we would not have another chance for quite some time. It was warm and humid, and pouring rain with thunder and lightening. (Lightening is quite amazing at the ocean!) It was the kind of conditions where it is difficult to keep your windshield from fogging up. We continued on, hoping for a break in the rain and a chance to walk along the beach. When the rain finally did stop, the atmosphere was just magical! It was hauntingly beautiful, as if it were a dream or fantasy. It was humid but there was a sea breeze. It was dark and it was light at the same time like being on a dark stage under a spotlight. It seems to have left a permanent impression in my memory. I wonder if it always looks that way on all stormy days at the beach or if it was just that particular day. In this painting, I tried to capture the atmosphere of a warm summer day after a storm.

Original Pastel Painting Winter Morning Landscape

2010-01-06T12:30:00.016-05:00

"Winter Morning"
Original ACEO (2.5" x 3.5")
Pastels on sanded paper.
10% of final sale to support New Hampshire Audubon.
Sold.

January days are so cold and short in New Hampshire. Most days are overcast or cloudy, but the light reflects off the clouds so there are some amazing skies, sunrises, and beautiful winter scenery!

New Original Painting for 2010, Blue Moon Reflection Quiet Winter Night Landscape Snow Trees

2010-01-04T06:28:00.016-05:00

"A Blue Moon in January"
Acrylic 5"x7" on canvas panel

Happy New Year to everyone! How exciting! A blue moon on New Years eve! I hope you were able to see it. The moon is not actually blue in color. It's called a blue moon because it's a rather rare occurrence to have 2 full moons in one month. It's even more rare to have a blue moon on New Years Eve. The next blue moon on New Year's eve will be in 2028! That makes it feel like a huge event! It was such a blessing! Perhaps it signifies the year ahead will be filled with other amazing blessings, rare events and opportunities.

My first painting of the New Year, was inspired by the Blue Moon on New Year's Eve. Looking out my window, it was a quiet winter night. The trees were kissed with snow and the light of the full moon reflected on the snow and frozen pond. Winter in New England is not my favorite season, but I have tried to capture the beauty and stillness that I saw on that night...a Reflection of Grace! :)

A Christmas Gift, Beautiful Music and Song "Christmas Canon"

2009-12-22T18:36:00.013-05:00

Today, I had just pulled into a parking area that was facing snow covered rolling hills, when this beautiful "Christmas Canon" by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra came on the car radio. I just love this beautiful Christmas song... so I turned up the volume. Flooded with joy, my spirit began to soar. I felt transported over the hills, beyond the tree line to green fields under a star-filled sky in another place and time. In an instant, I could imagine being in the fields with the shepherds on that most Holy Christmas night, as the heavenly angels sang and proclaimed Glad Tidings to all. Tears ran down my face as my heart was filled with overwhelming joy.

Glory to God! Merry Christmas!

Collie Sheltie Christmas Star Winter Landscape Hand Painted Christmas Ornament

2009-12-14T10:18:00.006-05:00

This is my most favorite ornament for 2009.
A Collie/Sheltie gazing at a Christmas star in a pretty winter landscape with a beautiful sunset sky.
10% of final sale to support Save the Children.
SOLD.

Collie Sheltie Hand Painted Heart Christmas Ornament Art

2009-12-14T10:11:00.005-05:00

10% of final sale to support Save the Children
SOLD.

Border Collie Pup Hand Painted Christmas Ornament Art

2009-12-09T20:28:00.004-05:00

Border Collie Pup Ornament
SOLD.
10% of final sale to support International Fund for Animal Welfare

Collie Sheltie Hand Painted Heart Christmas Ornament Art

2009-12-08T17:50:00.006-05:00

New 2009 Collie Sheltie Christmas Ornament. I hand painted this heart shaped ornament and added a gold cord for hanging. As with all my ornaments, it is signed and dated on the back. A great one of a kind gift for Collie or Sheltie lovers.

10% of final sale to support International Fund For Animal Welfare
SOLD.

Wildlife Winter Rabbit Hand Painted Sled Christmas Ornament

2009-12-07T20:03:00.006-05:00

10% of final sale to support Woodlands Wildlife Refuge
SOLD.

Snowy Owl Sled Hand Painted Wildlife Christmas Ornament

2009-12-06T21:10:00.011-05:00

10% of final sale will support New Hampshire Audubon.
Sold.

Whimsical Forest Cabin Woodland Cottage Decorative Christmas Birdhouse

2009-12-02T19:17:00.008-05:00

I love birdhouses. Sometimes I just can't resist painting an interesting birdhouse. I saw this unfinished birdhouse, and immediately thought of a cabin or cottage in the woods all decorated for Christmas! So, I brought it home, sealed and painted it. I embellished with a some iridescent snow flake sprinkles and fine glitter. It is signed and dated on the bottom and coated with a clear acrylic finish for protection.

Sold.

Starry Night Sailboat Hand Painted Christmas Ornament

2009-12-01T09:09:00.011-05:00

Starry Night Sailboat Christmas Ornament

Hand painted, one of a kind, signed and dated on the back.
10% of final sale to support Bluewater Team of Friends of the Earth.
Sold.

Alpine and Saanen Dairy Goats Hand Painted Christmas Ornament One Of A Kind

2009-11-24T13:33:00.008-05:00

Saanen Dairy Goat Christmas Ornament
10% of final sale to support New Hampshire Food Bank,
a program of New Hampshire Catholic Charities.
SOLD.

Alpine Goat Christmas Ornament
10% of final sale to support New Hampshire Food Bank
SOLD.

Harp Seal Pup Hand Painted Christmas Ornament

2009-11-23T09:24:00.007-05:00

I painted this wooden ornament with a baby Harp Seal in a snowy, starlit background.
50% of the final sale will support International Fund For Animal Welfare, a non profit organization that works to reduce the commercial exploitation of animals, protect wildlife habitat and assist animals in distress. I hope in some small way to help stop the inhumane killing of these innocent babes in the commercial hunt for white coat Harp Seals, especially on the neighboring eastern coast of Canada.
Sold.

New Fox Wildlife Hand Painted Sled Ornament

2009-11-23T07:05:00.007-05:00

Raccoon Wildlife Sled Christmas Ornament
10% of the final sale will support Woodlands Wildlife Refuge.
SOLD.

Hand Painted Christmas Ornament Raccoon Wildlife Art Sled

2009-11-21T10:18:00.011-05:00

Miniature wooden sled ornament hand painted with a furry raccoon in a winter background with evergreens and snow and a gold cord for hanging. Signed and dated 2009 on the back.
10% of the final sale will support Woodlands Wildlife Refuge.
SOLD.

Chickadee Hand Painted Wildlife Christmas Ornament

2009-11-20T19:10:00.013-05:00

This little sled is one of my newest Christmas Ornaments for 2009. I painted each wooden ornament with acrylics, signed and dated the back 2009, coated it with a varnish or acrylic finish for protection, and added a gold cord for hanging. This makes a lovely one of kind Christmas gift or keepsake.
10% of the final sale with support New Hampshire Food Bank, a program of New Hampshire Catholic Charities.
Sold.

"Full Moon Reflection" Lake Trees Original Acrylic Painting

2009-11-10T20:26:00.003-05:00

"Full Moon Reflection"
Acrylic
ACEO (2.5"x3.5")
Sold. $26.
My inspiration for this painting: The full moon last week, rose behind my pond. It was so beautiful and amazing how clear the reflection was in the pond! It looked like there were 2 moons.

Original Painting Sunlit Meadow "Summer Tree"

2009-11-09T06:17:00.005-05:00

"Summer Tree"
Original ACEO (2.5"x3.5")
Acrylic
Sold. $21.

"Egret On The Beach" Original ACEO Painting

2009-11-08T11:01:00.005-05:00

"Egret On The Beach"
Acrylic
ACEO

"October River" Original Acrylic Painting

2009-11-07T16:19:00.003-05:00

"October River" Original ACEO
Acrylic
Sold.

Original Painting "Summer Field With Juniper"

2009-10-28T05:22:00.005-04:00

Original ACEO (2.5"x3.5")
Acrylic
Golden sunlit fields with tall conical Junipers.
Sold.

Work In Progress "Swift River" New Hampshire

2009-10-24T10:51:00.003-04:00

This is a work in progress of a commissioned acrylic on canvas painting that I am currently working on. There will be some birch trees on the right I think, and the water falling over the rocks as well as the rocks still need some work.

Original Painting "Windowsill Geraniums"

2009-10-20T09:06:00.003-04:00

ACEO
Acrylic
Sold.

Original Acrylic Painting "Apple Tree Hill"

2009-10-19T12:46:00.006-04:00

Original ACEO (2.5" x 3.5")
Acrylic
SOLD. $15.50

Original ACEO Painting "Dancing Trees"

2009-09-19T19:40:00.005-04:00

Acrylic
ACEO 2.5" x 3.5"
I saw these trees one morning and loved how the pale yellow light was breaking through the dark blue cloudy sky from behind them. The trees had grown curving rather than straight which made them appear to be dancing and swaying....joyous to see the morning light. :)

Original Painting "Stillness" Stacked Rocks, Water, Pond, Nature

2009-09-16T06:22:00.007-04:00

"Stillness"
Original Acrylic Painting
ACEO 2.5" X 3.5"
Sold.

In this painting I have tried to depict the contrasting textures of the grass, the rugged rocks, the smooth water and graceful willow branches; bringing them together to covey the perfect peace, tranquility and stillness of the scene.

Stacked rocks have been cropping up all over the landscape lately. While I was vacationing Bar Harbor, Maine, we saw stacked rocks in gardens, on trails, along property lines, in the mountains and in the towns. When I returned to New Hampshire, I started noticing them here too. We stopped at country art gallery on Mt. Desert Island. They had several along the edge of their parking area. I asked what they signify. I was told they use them as markers on trails to guide hikers. I was also told that they are suppose to ward off evil and bring good luck. I read that stacked rocks represent balance.

Whatever the meaning, I find them intriguing. I especially like the contrast when they are standing in front of water. I think I will paint a larger version of this one too.

"Porch Garden" Hanging Baskets, Flowers, Vines Original Painting

2009-09-09T18:27:00.007-04:00

"Porch Garden" SOLD
Acrylic Painting
2.5" x 3.5" ACEO

"Summer Hill" New Hampshire Countryside Meadow Apple Tree Wildflowers Original Painting

2009-09-08T19:18:00.011-04:00

"Summer Hill"
Original Acrylic ACEO Painting
SOLD $30.
Prints Available

This is another scene of New Hampshire's beautiful, scenic, countryside. I drove by this just this morning, on Tilton Hill and felt inspired to paint it. Painting an art card is a great way to get my frequent inspirations onto paper right away and get some practice with the subject. I'll do a larger painting later. I think I'll do this more often.

Original ACEO Painting "Mountain Path"

2009-09-07T15:16:00.010-04:00

"Mountain Path" SOLD
Acrylic

2.5" x 3.5" ACEO

I painted this little ACEO as a vignette for a larger painting.
A shaded path seems to lead to the mountain. This was the beautiful view of Mt. Chocorua, from where I stayed while I was in Conway, New Hampshire.

Autumn in New Hampshire "Albany Covered Bridge" Original Painting

2009-08-30T13:52:00.014-04:00

Albany Covered Bridge
8" x 8" Acrylic Painting
Commission

This is the 4th of 5 commissions depicting New Hampshire.

The last 2 commissions are for specific places along the Kancamagus Highway, the covered bridge and the river along the Kanc. I did a bit of research and found that it is the Albany Covered Bridge that is just off the Kancamagus on Dugway Rd., and the Swift River that runs along the Kancamagus. I decided to take a field trip to the Kanc to get a better feel for the subjects and take my own reference photos.

These are my reference photos of the Albany Covered Bridge:

Unfortunately, I went in the late afternoon/early evening so there were long shadows. Another challenge was to change the season from summer to autumn.

The couple who commissioned the paintings are from New Hampshire, but now live happily down South and do not miss our long, cold New Hampshire winters. They have a fondness for white birch trees, which do not grow in the South. So, I used a bit of artistic license and changed the trees to the left of the bridge to birch trees.

New Hampshire's "Old Man Of The Mountain" Original Painting

2009-08-06T09:39:00.010-04:00

"Old Man Of The Mountain"
Commission SOLD
8" x 8" Acrylic on canvas

"Secret Garden Papillon" Original ACEO Miniature Painting

2009-07-28T06:40:00.007-04:00

2.5" x 3.5" ACEO Acrylic
"Secret Garden Papillon"
SOLD

Original Painting "Goldfinch In The Garden"

2009-07-09T18:24:00.008-04:00

2.5" x 3.5" ACEO
Acrylic on matboard
A miniature painting of a bright yellow American Goldfinch perched on a branch in the garden.

"Storybook Garden Pig" Original Acrylic Painting

2009-06-28T20:16:00.006-04:00

5"x7" acrylic on canvas
Prints available.

This painting reminds me of the illustrated storybooks of my childhood. A farmyard pig has found a cool shaded garden in front of a wooden fence. A chicken sitting atop the fence seems to be keeping a close eye on the pig.

"Rose Arbor Swing" Pastoral New Hampshire Countryside Original Painting

2009-06-18T06:34:00.019-04:00

8"x8" Acrylic on canvas.
Commission. Original in private collection.
Prints available.

Yellow climbing roses covering an arbor swing in a pastoral, scenic New Hampshire setting, with mountains in the distance, birch trees, stone walls and flowers.

This is the 2nd of 5 commissioned paintings depicting New Hampshire. They requested that one painting have yellow roses. We discussed having the yellow roses climbing an arbor, so they sent a photo of their arbor swing. So now the challenge was painting the arbor swing with climbing yellow roses in a New Hampshire setting.

These are the reference photos I used. The 2nd photo is one I took while driving along a scenic road in the NH countryside.

"Lilacs By The Barn" Original Acrylic Painting

2009-06-08T16:39:00.021-04:00

8"x8" Acrylic on canvas.
Commission. Original in private collection.
Prints available.

This painting is a typical New Hampshire scene in the spring. A sunlit path, through an old stone wall, leads you by a beautiful, Lilac bush in full bloom, and to an old weathered, cedar-shingled barn with a wooden door and granite slab steps. Wildflowers grace one side of the entrance and an old milk can adds to the welcoming.

This is the first of five commissioned paintings depicting New Hampshire scenes. I am very excited about this commission as it gives me the opportunity to paint something dear to my heart that I've always wanted to paint, but have not managed to get around to! :)

My Inspiration:
Lilacs are the New Hampshire State Flower, and were in full bloom a couple of weeks ago. It seems like every house has at least one lilac bush. There are Lilacs everywhere! While driving on a New Hampshire country road one morning, I spotted a barn similar to this with Lilacs nearby, which was my inspiration for this painting.

"Sailboats At Twilight" Original Pastel Painting

2009-05-03T19:58:00.012-04:00

8" x 10"Original Pastel painting on pastel paper

In this calming pleasant water scene, three sailboats glide gracefully on the water. The reflections of the sunlit sails casts a warm yellow glow in the water as the sun is low in the sky. The scene is framed by overhanging branches, the warm path that leads to the shore edged in low growing bushes.

"Sunlit Pond" pastel painting water scene

2009-04-27T21:17:00.003-04:00

As I continue to become familiar with my new pastels, I am enjoying the effects that I'm able to create with them. This began as a small "practice" sketch and became a miniature painting. I love the light from the sky, reflecting on the water. I've decided to try doing a larger version of this one.

Original Pastel Painting
2.5" x 3.5" ACEO

In this calm water scene, the light reflects on the water in this miniature pastel painting of a cool blue pond with a small tree island coming into the scene from either side of the painting. The trees are reflected in the water. In the foreground, the weight of the two rocks rising up through the water near the shore anchor the scene and give sense of stability and the feeling that this scene has been there for centuries.

"Sunlit Spring Meadow" Pastel painting

2009-04-27T19:46:00.004-04:00

I was in the art store last week and spotted a small set of soft pastels. I decided to give pastels a try. Here's my first pastel painting.

5" x 7" Original pastel painting on pastel paper
A beautiful sunlit meadow with a small pond, young trees and flowering bushes, and purple mountains in the distance In the foreground, a partial stone wall with pink and white flowering azaleas under the shade of overhanging branches on the left and left top corner of the painting help to frame the meadow. Three Mourning Doves fly in from the right to enjoy the meadow.
I'd love your comments on this painting!
If you are interested in purchasing this painting, just email me. I will consider reasonable offers.

"Spring Moon Dragonfly" acrylic painting

2009-04-12T17:25:00.009-04:00

Original painting 4" x 6" acrylic
A large dragonfly by a pond on a cool spring evening with a pale yellow moon reflecting on the water and pussy willows and grasses in the foreground.

"Misty Morning Dragonfly" acrylic painting

2009-04-10T17:08:00.010-04:00

"Misty Morning Dragonfly"
4" x 6" acrylic painting on 140# watercolor paper.

This is my personal favorite my 3 recent dragonfly paintings. A large dragonfly with delicate gossamer wings against the background of a misty morning pond. The bright sun breaks through the mist and reflects on the water. A lovely bough of greenery with delicate white and purple flowers across the bottom and left side of the painting frames the subject. You can almost feel the coolness of the morning yet know the sun promises a warm day ahead.

This painting is available for sale.

"Summer Path Dragonfly" acrylic painting

2009-04-10T16:13:00.007-04:00

"Summer Path Dragonfly"
4 x 6 acrylic on 140# watercolor paper.

This painting depicts a large delicate dragonfly against a glowing sun on warm summer day, with a sunlit path through lush greenery, and purple mountains in the background.

Sold to a collector in Chicago, Illinois USA.