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One of the questions I get asked a lot is, “Where do I get the ideas for my paintings?”  The answer is aways from my everyday life around me, but I like to put my own twist on it. Then I’m asked, “Do I paint from my imagination or from a photograph?” My answer to that

Yes, I can finally admit it, I love painting pigeons. This profound epiphany suddenly hit me today after painting a pigeon in a boot as part of my Bird Living Collection.        I use to paint pigeons when I was much younger. I have to admit even then I felt compelled to paint

We are nearing the end of the year and there are only a few shows left. I thought I post about one more, the Deerfield Christmas Sampler which took place at the Eastern States Exposition, in West Springfield, MA. This is a fantastic show for shopping for handmade goodies for the holidays! I only wish

Columbus Day weekend has become my favorite holiday weekend of the year, and that’s due to the Scituate Art Festival in Rhode Island. This is only my second year showing in this amazing Fall event, and I’m completely in awe of all the fabulous artist, crafters, and antiques, there are to shop. I also cannot

I get asks quite often how I manage to balance my marriage, four small children, daily chores, and an art career. They are my passions and loves of my life so it doesn’t really feel like work, however, I’m always short on time! I made this video to give inquisitive minds a peek into my world.

I have entered Martha Stewart American Made Contest!    The story behind the entry: This all came about when I was contacted mid summer by the lovely promoters who run the Old Deerfield Craft Fairs in Massachusetts. They were contacted by the Martha Stewart representatives to enter nominations for the Made in America Movement Contest. I

The summer shows have been going great and going by fast this season! I have been fortunate to have a helper assist me at some of my shows. Here we are getting ready for the Old Saybrook Show in Connecticut.   This is my oldest daughter, Jillian. She has taken an interest in my shows, and

I have a small studio space and it feels like it’s getting smaller by the day. Lately, I’ve been having trouble finding a clean surface to work on. Supplies and artwork are piling up! This space needs a face lift.      It’s amazing what a new wall organizer, a few shelves, and baskets will

I recently had an interview with Mary Mailler for her podcast series of Etsy Conversations she host on iTunes. I hope you enjoy listening to our convo as much as we had making it. 🙂   Mary is a fantastic artist herself and is also from my home state, Maine! We had a fantastic and fun

My Animal Tree is the final piece to my tree collection. It’s chalk full of every animal in the entire collection!    If you look closely you will find 1 Bear, 1 Bee Hive, 1 Raccoon, 1 Fox, 1 Cardinal, 2 Blue Jays, 2 Possums, 3 Chickadees, 3 Eggs in a Nest, 5 Squirrels, 6

One of the first paintings I ever sold was of a white cat and a butterfly in a field. I painted it when I was 13 yrs old and sold it in a sidewalk sale; the first one I ever participated in. It’s funny to me how I can remember particular paintings from my past (and

Here is one of the 1st funny animal paintings I designed. I love painting these! This one is of my cat, Melody. I decided to have some fun with this design by painting a mouse on her head. Just for the record we do not have any mice or rats. However, my daughter does have