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Eye of Gold, 5w x 8 ½h x 2 ¼d 

The Grackle has eyes of gold. A shiny black bird that struts around on huge feet – a comic to watch. Painted with acrylics & embellished with vintage papers, twigs, feathers and a charm that reads “NURTURE”.   Click here to see detail of the dimension.

In the Moonlight, 5w x 8 ½h x 2 ¼d 

A little bit of Mockingbird, a little bit of fantasy, this inquisitive bird is illuminated by the light of a vintage button moon. Painted with acrylics & embellished with handmade paper, leaves, twigs, a feather and a wish for “HOPE”.   Click here to see detail of the dimension.

Tiny Sentinel,  4w x 7h x 2 ¼d 

This tiny bird sits high in a tree with a watchful eye on the world below. Painted with acrylics & embellished with vintage paper & postage, a seedpod and silk ribbon.  Click here to see detail of the dimension.

 

 

Singing Sweet Songs to the Blue Summer Sky, 4w x 7h x 2 ¼d 

SOLD:  Puffed & fluffed and singing his heart out. Painted with acrylics & embellished with stamped images, pressed flowers, vintage postage, a feather and acorns tied with silk ribbon.   Click here to see detail of the dimension.

Such a Flash of Wings That Glitter,  3 ½ w x 6h x 2 ¼d

 The tiny hummingbird has his eye on you. Painted with acrylics & embellished with handmade paper, leaves, vintage postage, a downy feather and a seedpod tied with silk ribbon.   Click here to see detail of the dimension.

Sing Me A Song,  3 ½w x 6h x 2 ¼d 

SOLD:  A lovely bluebird sings a sweet song from on high. Painted with acrylics & embellished with stamped images, a golden leaf, a feather and a twig tied with a tag reading JOY.   Click here to see detail of the dimension.

 

 

By the Light of the Moon,
8 x 10 

Casting it's shadow across a field of green & gold, a solitary lamb stands in the light of a full moon. Discover the secrets in the handwritten letter barely visible within the moonlight. Acrylic with collage elements on gallery wrapped canvas. 

Delight in Little Miracles,
8 x 10 

This small piece has a beach feel. Sea shells & a ocean photo bring back memories of relaxing days. Embellishments include: vintage buttons, Bottle Tree leaves, handmade paper and old letters. 

Life is Made of Moments
8 x 10 

A treasured letter, a shooting star, a smooth stone, even tiny seed pods each conjuring up a memory. Other embellishments include: a vintage button, African Sumac leaves & handmade paper.

 

 

"The unique take you have on the world is just absolutely delightful. There's something about your pieces that just makes me take a long slow deep breath and relax. They bring up memories in me of the sweet simple joys of living.  I love it."

- Sharon Carr

 

Small Pieces of Glittering Mica, 8 x 10

A tiny starfish shoots through the sky leaving a glittering trail. A small vial of glass beads spills it's contents across the canvas. Wondrous! Embellishments include: vintage buttons, Eucalyptus leaves, handmade paper and a sea shell.

Catch Memories as They Fly By, 8 x 10 

This small canvas is painted & embellished with wondrous things; an old photo, handmade paper, vintage buttons, Bottle Tree leaves, tiny watch parts, even a old fishing lure. 

 

 

Sanctuary, 18 x 24

Creating a protective environment where flora & fauna can flourish - a sanctuary. Acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas, painted and embellished with hand stitching. Look closely for hidden words and phrases. 

Favorite Things, 36 x 36

This is my largest painting. The warm, vibrant colors are layered with images of butterflies, pears, tulips and a mysterious woman. Painted with acrylics on gallery-wrapped canvas and embellished with tulip & geranium petals.

Waking Dream, 18 x 20

A tulip grows from a bulb wrapped in the words of yesterday. A dragonfly glides over a vibrant canvas, richly detailed with rose petals, flowers & leaves, vintage papers and sheet music. 

 

"I am just in love with my new piece of art.  Thank you so much for being 'oh so very good' at what you do."

- Susan Kovacs

 

 

In the Garden, 20 x 24

A garden spirit scatters flowers as she walks across a splendidly detailed background of painted flowers & birds, botanical art and vintage papers. Genuine leaves and flower petals and maybe a feather or two embellish the painting. 

Scent of Flowers, 24 x 24

Layer upon layer of images and textures build this collage into a visual garden of surprises. Acrylic paint on gallery-wrapped canvas then embellished with a variety of leaves & pressed flowers and vintage botanical art.  

 

 

Here Comes the Sun, 24 x 36

The sun catches the gilded edges of the white tulips, butterflies float in and out of layers of paint and a beautiful woman looks hauntingly across the canvas. Embellished with Mexican Bird of Paradise flowers, tulip petals, decorative papers & old letters. Acrylic on gallery-wrapped canvas. 

Earthly Delight, 24 x 36

SOLD:  You can almost smell the Lemon blossoms as you explore these richly textured layers. Look closely to discover genuine feathers, leaves, flowers and botanical images. Acrylic paint on gallery-wrapped canvas.

Tribute to Tulips, 18 x 20

SOLD:  Acrylic on gallery-wrapped canvas with pressed flowers & vintage papers.

 

 

Summer Daydreams, 20 x 24

SOLD:  Acrylic on gallery-wrapped canvas with pressed flowers & vintage photos.

Emerging Beauty, 24 x 24

SOLD:  Acrylic on gallery-wrapped canvas with flower petals.

Nature's Tapestry, 11 x 14

SOLD:  Acrylic on gallery-wrapped canvas with vintage botanical art, feathers & flower petals.

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