Dance
Le Virage
I gave this a french title because I liked how it sounded. It means “turn” or “the turn.” That’s literally what this painting is; inspired by a color photo from…
Please continue reading...Pointe Shoes study
This is a quiet piece…no color, just the texture and details of pointe shoes. I enjoyed being able to slow down and really study this pose..a study using my eyes…
Please continue reading...Hello….goodbye
This ballet painting was in my studio for a while. I did it as a series of studies. There were 4 in the series (thought I am doing some sketches…
Please continue reading...A Gift
. Recenty I was commissioned to paint a very special painting for a gentleman’s wife as a birthday gift. She is the director of a high school color guard, and…
Please continue reading...A Study in lines
This was a joy to paint. I was looking through some images of dancers-I don’t remember exactly what I was looking for, but when I came across one of a…
Please continue reading...Foot Work
I finished this piece a few weeks ago, in between a couple of other dance related paintings. It is smaller, 11×14 in acrylic.
Please continue reading...Chardonnay
A couple of years ago, Huntsville Museum of Art invited me to participate in their annual fundraiser, a wine tasting event. I was asked to create some art during the…
Please continue reading...Bold Dancer
Created for the 2012-2013 Season of Huntsville Ballet, I called this Bold Dancer. After standing still for a few years, I wanted her to move. The challenge with a ballet…
Please continue reading...Huntsville Ballet Woman
The ballet woman was created for Huntsville Ballet in 2009. She was a dramatic break from any image that the organization had ever used, and was greeted with great enthusiasm…
Please continue reading...Between Notes
Painted in acrylic on canvas. This piece was on exhibit at the Von Braun Center, Arts Council hall, and was sold.
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