Project Description

Nature has become my muse where colors and texture play a major part in my work.

I love what Rembrandt said, “Choose only one master – Nature.”

Watercolor of French Broad River

The French Broad River Connection

Watercolor, 14″ x 18″

Asheville’s French Broad River in the early spring offers me more than just a landscape to paint. It is full of history and many stories back in time.

The French Broad River By Biltmore Estate

Watercolor, 16″ x 20″

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I always have an inspirational time visiting Biltmore Estate. Plein air painting is so much fun!

Behind the lake

Imagine

Watercolor, 16″ x 20″

Memory of lakes I have visited. I remember the reflections on the water as they move and change colors.

Overlooking the Pisgah mountain forest from my porch

Misty Morning in Reeves Cove

Watercolor, 16″ x 20″

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Waking up in the morning in the winter time, I am greeted by a few chirping birds and  the misty clouds enveloping the Pisgah mountain forest. A beautiful sight!

clouds

Rain shower Clouds

Watercolor, 16″ x 20″

“I shut my eyes in order to see.”

Paul Gauguin

Cloud Formation

From Both Sides Now

Watercolor, 16″ x 20″

 I painted away. No second guessing, just capturing what I felt that very moment as I watched the rainstorm across our porch.

“A work of art which did not begin in emotion is not art.”

Paul Cezzanne

Watercolor painting Porch with a View

Porch With a view

Watercolor, 9″ x 12″

A charming landscape for a quick impression!

Fallscapes

When Leaves Turn Red and Gold

Watercolor, 16″ x 20″, Framed

This scenery brings back wonderful memories of a getaway weekend with my husband. Our cottage was across this beautiful lake at Fancy Gap, Virginia.

After the Rain

Watercolor, 18″ x 12″

Asheville’s skies change every moment. Dramatic, moody, calm. Today, the sky is clear as the new light appears

behind the clouds after the rain

It is Well With My Soul

Watercolor, 9″ x 12″

“Every line is the actual experience with its own unique story.”

Cy Twombly

30 Seconds of Calm

Watercolor, 16″ x 20″

” One eye sees, the other feels.”

Paul Klee

watercolor painting

The Golden Pond

Watercolor, 16″ x 20″

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It was a beautiful sunny day as I watched a family of ducks cruising around this serene pond. Although I forgot to add the ducks, I was glad I chose to paint the reflection of the trees and sky.

tree house

Tree House Vibe

Watercolor, 11″ x 14″

View from our tree house cabin

“All you need to paint is a few tools, a little instruction, and a vision in your mind.”

Bob Ross

Watercolor painting of Waterrock Knob

Waterrock Knob, milepost 451

Watercolor, 12″ x 12″

My hubby and I parked by the Waterrock Knob Overlook and voila, I started painting!

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