Oil on Canvas Board, 9 x 12 inch, $255

This boat brought me to a tiny island in the Rock Islands near Palau. Toes in the sand, I painted the day away.

Oil on Canvas Board, 12 x 12 inch, $290

Joined my hubby's field work team into the mangrove tree forests in Palau. Mangrove trees grow in intertidal zones and are of great environmental importance. And try hiking through that!

Oil on Canvas Board, 9 x 12 inch, $295

Water-mixable oil paints. That means the "solvent" is water. That also means a rainstorm can wash paint off the canvas. This was the second attempt...

Gouache on Paper, 8 x 10 inch, $205

Painted from the kitchen window on the island of Kalsoy, by the statue of the Seal Woman.  

Gouache on Paper, 8 x 10 inch, $250

Painted from the car in the village of Mikladalur. It was so windy, I felt motion sick when done.  

Oil on Canvas Board, 10 x 8 inch, Sold

It was winter and it was cold. Painted from the car, with my Thermos next to me. 

Oil on Canvas Board, 8 x 10 inch, Traded

Only in South Africa would the pilot allow me to stay on site while taking off and landing - just had to duck down and stay low. Ended up trading the painting for a whale watching tour. Best trade thus far. 

Oil on Canvas Board, 9 x 12 inch, Sold

Had to navigate a 9 inch crag before getting to this ledge in Thacher State Park.  

Oil on Canvas Board, 10 x 10 inch, Sold

Being entertained by the Breadline Boys at the ABC Neighborhood Garden Walk in Rochester. 

Oil on Canvas Board, 8 x 10 inch, Sold

Captured this event from the hills of Doyle Vineyard on Keuka Lake. 

Gouache on Paper, 7 x 8 inch, $180

After flying halfway across the world, this special and breathtaking view greeted us.

Gouache on Paper, 7 x 7 inch, $170

Despite the protection of the cove, the wind lined up the boats in silent formation.

Gouache on Paper, 7 x 7 inch, $170

I stumbled upon this quiet sailboat launch on a plein air hike, just a stone's throw from our home away from home.

Gouache on Paper, 7 x 10 inch, $205

On a hot sunny day, this tree (and the one I was standing under...) provided respite from the heat. 

Oil on Canvas Board, 9 x 12 inch, $255

Fall colors at Willard Farm, Pittsford, NY.

Oil on Canvas Board, 10 x 8 inch, $220

Capturing the perspective of this long pier while maintaining visual interest was the challenge.

Oil on Canvas Board, 8 x 8 inch, $195

The uncommon stillness of the Hundred Acre Pond reflected the sky so beautifully it became the main focus of this piece. The day was made even brighter by sharing the plein air experience with my beloved mother in law.