Birds & Butterflies
Each painting has a bit of whimsy or mystery. All for the beholder to interpret as they “see.”
I love doing paintings that may have an allegorical bent to them. All are original works of art.
"Just Flirting!" "Hey there!' (As she scopes out the local fellas.) She's a roseate spoonbill. A large social wading bird with a distinctive spoon-shaped bill and bright pink plumage. 24" x 30" acrylic on canvas. $2,160.00
"High Maintenance" Male peacocks are the flamboyant ones with all the colorful feathers. But… there are peahens that are white & glamorous! I used artistic license in that I added color to her feathers to make her rich & dramatic. And...of course she loves the bling! 24” x 30” mixed media. $2,270.00
"What Ya In For?" This is a humorous portrait of a pink spoonbill trying to make a new friend who's behind bars. 24" x 30" acrylic on canvas. $2,270.00
"Beauty & The Beast" This is the pairing of a pink flamingo with a shoebill stork. An unlikely couple, I know. But let's create a story! 24" x 30" acrylic on canvas. $2,270.00
"Spa Day" This is a great blue heron enjoying his day under a golden canopy along side a lovely river. Acrylic on canvas 24" x 30" $2160.00
"Pretty In Pink." A pink spoonbill in all her glory in a tropical paradise. Acrylic on canvas 12" x 12" $430.00. Prints available. Look into my store.
"Lunch Time" Here is Mr. Pelican looking for his next meal in his favorite watering hole. 12" x 12" acrylic on canvas $430.00. Prints available. Look into my store.
"I'll Be Watching You!" Or could it be: "I'll Be Watching Over You?" Let's leave the story up to the viewer. @4" x 30" acrylic on canvas. $2,270.00
"The Keeper of Quiet Wishes" A full moon shines on the story of Mr. Owl, who looks on, quietly watches, and keeps our dreams and wishes—12" x 12" acrylic on canvas. $430.00. Prints available. Look into my store.
"La Vie En Rose" Light, beauty and a touch of gold. This was a fun piece to create in the form of abstract realism. 16" x 20" X 3/4"acrylic on canvas - framed. $800.00
"Blue Bird & Friends" At home in the south with trees covered in Spanish moss, creating its own poetry. Original work of art. 12" x 12" 1.5" mixed media on canvas. $360.00
"Red Bird & Friends" At home in the south with trees covered in Spanish moss, creating its own poetry. Original work of art. 12" x 12" 1.5" mixed media on canvas. $360.00
"The Lily" The modest Rose puts forth a thorn, The humble sheep a threat'ning horn: While the Lily white shall in love delight, Nor a thorn nor a threat stain her beauty bright. - William Blake 16" X 20" X 3/4" acrylic on canvas - framed $800.00
"Come Fly With Me." This is the story of a fella trying to romance a pretty bird he's been pursuing, to get her to fly away with him for some adventure. He says: "Come fly with me, let's fly away. If you can use some exotic booze, there's a bar in far Bombay. Come on...let's fly away"! 10" x 20" acrylic on canvas. $600.00
"Birds on Vacation" Good friends decided on a luxury holiday to show off their new plumes! 10" x 20" acrylic on canvas. $600.00
"Peering Into the Secret Garden" When life is difficult or overwhelming, I like to center my art on something that will make me feel warm and comfortable, a way to escape for a brief time with a bit of whimsy and charm. Who wouldn't want a secret garden to visit and reflect in? A diptych mixed media on canvas. Each is 12 " x 16" x 1.5" painted sides. The whole, together with about an inch between, is 25" x 16." **ITEM SOLD**
"Sweet Magnolia" Nature's Southern Story, with its magnolias, Painted Bunting Birds, and Spanish moss, surrounded by marsh. 16" X 20" X 1.5" mixed media on canvas. $800.00
"Epiphanies" This one developed as I was painting, without any forethought. I love when I have an "aha" moment and an epiphany comes to me, at times randomly. Each butterfly reflects one. 30" x 40" x 1 1/2" Acrylic on canvas. $3,000.00
"The Way Less Traveled" You have the road below paved in gold. Shiny and glitzy, very tempting but... Sometimes, the truly worthwhile way may be difficult and take more effort, but it may be more memorable and priceless. 12" x 30" with 2.5" painted sides. $1,400.00
"Southern Charm" My rendition of a park in Charleston with whimsy and humor. Look for the bearded man with a striped cap. 16" x 20" x 1.5" mixed media on canvas. $800.00
"Out on a Limb" A butterfly mystery! 20" x 20" x 1.5" mixed media on canvas. $1,000.00