22”x15”
Watercolor on Baohong rough
$725

22” x 15”
Watercolor on Baohong Rough
$715

22” x 15”
Watercolor on Baohong Rough
$715

22” x 15”
Watercolor on Baohong Rough
$720

22” x 15”
Watercolor on Arches Rough
$725

22” x 15”
Watercolor on Arches Rough
$725

21.25” x 15.5”
Watercolor on Baohong Rough
$700

21.25” x 15.5”
Watercolor on Baohong Rough
$725

17” x 13”
Watercolor on Baohong Rough
$485

21.25” × 15.5”
Watercolor on Baohong Rough
$695

17” x 12”
Watercolor on Baohong Cold press
$475

17” x 13”
Watercolor on Baohong Cold press
$485

21.25” x 15.5”
Watercolor on Baohong Rough
$715

watercolor on Winsor Newton cold press
22” x 30”
$1500

Watercolor on Baohong rough
22” x 15”
$615

Watercolor on Baohong rough
13” x 17”
$435

Watercolor on Baohong rough
22” x 15”
$625

14” x 10”
Watercolor on Cold Press
$385

Watercolor on Baohong rough
22” x 15”
$600

Watercolor on Baohong rough
17” x 13”
$420

Watercolor on Arches Rough
13” x 17”
$425

Watercolor on Baohng rough
17” x 13”
$425

Watercolor on Baohong rough
12” x 9”
$275

Watercolor on Baohong rough
9” x 12”
$270

All the blooms are like fireworks and I can never get enough of this place. I wanted to capture the vibrancy, but mostly I wanted the viewer to feel what it’s like to stand in the sun and shade of this wonderful, little market.

Watercolor on Baohong rough
16” x 12”
$415

Watercolor on Baohong rough
12” x 9”
$270

This hot-dog stand really is an island. I love its proportions and how it just exists in a sea of asphalt, which makes the reds and yellows pop.

Watercolor on Baohong rough
8” x 8”
$165

I was drawn to this lively corner because it had some of my favorite colors and lighting effects. Also, the coffee shop is Italian and the logo is orange. What’s not to like?

Watercolor on cold press
16” x 12’
$400

I was a little intimidated about painting a white building, but the lighting made it a very satisfying experience. And there are twinkly lights and screaming traffic lights. Perfect!

Watercolor on WN cold press
8” x 8”
$150

What stopped me on the street was the burst of color from all the flowers getting to have some time outside in the bright sunshine. What charmed me though, was the timelessness of this scene. Now or a hundred years ago, little has changed.

Watercolor on Arches rough
12” x 9”
$270

Those two striped umbrellas just glowed in the afternoon sun. I was drawn to the contrast between the brightly lit trees against the deep shadows of the foreground. A perfect summer day en plain air.

Watercolor on Baohong rough
15” x 11”
$365

I collect nocturnes and this one was from when Salonica still had evening hours. There is such a mix of lighting in this scene that it took me a while to decide I was ready to paint it. I love how it is a beacon for the neighborhood.

Watercolor on Legion cold press
14” x 10”
$325

The start of a lively, summer night is the mood I was after in this piece. I was mesmerized by the lighting effects from all the different sources in this scene and I couldn’t wait to paint it.

Watercolor on Arches rough
16” x 12”
$425

I instantly fell in love with this color palette. Dusk makes everything more saturated and those deep reds were irresistible. The scallops, however, were captured with patience and determination.

Watercolor on Arches rough
16” x 12”
$425

The bouncing, golden lights of the marquee made everything in this scene sparkle. It was dusk when I saw this scene and the moody sky was the perfect backdrop to the vibrant theater.

Watercolor on Arches rough
12” x 9”
$265

Late afternoon light made this street corner glow with golden yellows, which were made even more vibrant by the contrasting turquoises and greens. Long shadows and some of my favorite colors—the best!

Watercolor on Baohong cold press
8” x 8”
$180

The lake is majestic but it was this tangle of plants that caught my eye. A variety of greens with a burst of lemon yellow, not to mention textures ranging from prickly to feathery. A satisfying challenge to suggest them all vs. illustrate.

Watercolor on Baohong rough
12” x 9”
$265

Possibly the most iconic scene in St. Charles, super-charged by the late-summer sun. Capturing the contrasts on both land and water was extremely satisfying.

Watercolor on Arches rough
16” x 12”
$425

I’d painted this view before, but it had been Spring and the light was much cooler and gentler. Late summer was completely different; sharp, extreme, and there were waterlilies!

Watercolor on Arches rough
16” x 12”
$425

I challenged myself to paint the reflections of these spectacular paddleboats floating on the Fox. I love the interplay between the bright whites and reds against the greenery of the river.

Watercolor on Arches rough
12” x 16”
$425

I really wanted to capture the feeling of standing in the shade in the middle of town. The dark shadows lead you down the road, where everything twinkles in the sunlight.

Watercolor on Legion cold press
14” x 10”
$350

The contrast of textures here were calling to me, I love how the color and movement of the water really sets off the stonework. Sadly, I did not include the curious pigeons stealing the show.

Watercolor on Legion cold press
14” x 10”
$345

I was taken with the way the dark, shady trees framed the view off in the background. This view might be considered inconsequential, almost secret, which is why I love it.

Watercolor on Arches rough
12” x 9”
SOLD

The stillness and quiet of the scene is a delightful contrast to the fun of
paddling around on magestic swans. And the deep shadows really set off their features.

Watercolor on Arches rough
9” x 12”
$270

This magnificent home repeatedly caught my eye, but the light was never right. Finally the sunshine revealed its potential, smoothing out the effects of time.

Watercolor on Arches rough
12” x 9”
$265

There are so many charming spots on this street, but I picked this one because I love the golden glow coming from both the restaurant and the setting sun. I wanted to convey how inviting it felt.

Watercolor on WN cold press
12" x 9"
$275

This charming piece of history sits on a quiet, grassy hill, just a block away from an expressway. Homes from this era have a lot of “gingerbread” detail and it was fun to suggest it without painting every last spindle.

Watercolor on WN cold press
9" x 12"
$270

The reds and greens of this establishment are iconic, as well as a powerful color combo. There are so many good angles to paint there that it was hard to choose!  I like how the sign pulls together all the aspects of the place.

Watercolor on WN cold press
12" x 9"
$270

This plein-air piece proved a challenge because the number of rental boats kept changing during the time I was there. And then one beached about four feet from me!

Watercolor
12” x 12”
$300

I have a thing for viaducts, their structure, textures, and the way light transforms them fascinates me. In this Hyde Park scene, I was drawn to the contrast between the gritty viaduct and the shiny tower behind it.

Watercolor
12” x 12”
$ 340

Lots of times when painting en plein air, it takes me a long time to decide what to paint. In this case, it took under 30 seconds. Orange and acqua colors full sun with great shadows—yes!!

Watercolor
16” x 12”
$375

Painted en plein air on an incredibly cold, spring morning, I was drawn to the contrast between the old, station bell tower and the shiny, new buildings behind it. I wonder if the builders of the tower were inspired by the tower in Sienna?

Watercolor
16” x 12”
$380

Painted en plein air on a beautiful Saturday morning, this piece started out being all about the pink umbrellas, but then a waiter came and set out the ketchup and mustard bottles and everything changed.

Watercolor
14” x 10”
$285

A favorite neighborhood nocturne scene, Miskas has been around forever, and the chaos of neon is fantastic. It was so satisfying to capture that yellow glow.

Watercolor
16” x 12”
$400

I’ve been obsessed with this sign I neighborhood for a very long time—that red! I’d painted a daytime version a few years back and now wanted to capture its nighttime glow.

Watercolor
22” x 15”
$685.

I had to run home and immediately start planning this painting once I saw how all the lights and reflections danced through this evening scene of a beloved movie theater.

Watercolor
22” x 15”
$700

Not the first time this once-majestic theater has demanded I paint it. There is so much satisfying texture here to capture; stonework, contrasts, colors, and the indignities of age—all gorgeous.

Watercolor
12” x 12”
$340

There are so many colors in play in this neighborhood scene. The bank sign is a regional landmark and I’d been waiting for just the right sky to capture a scene I’ve admired for years.

Watercolor
10” x 7”
$150

On a walk one evening this orange color scheme and white-hot lights made me stop dead in my tracks. I never planned to paint a garage, but this was too fun to resist.

Watercolor
10” x 14”
$310

The yellow awning on this neighborhood liquor store steals the show. I love its vibrant contrast to the dark interior.

Watercolor
12” x 9”
$250

Mesmerized by all the color and sparkle of the glass bottles, I got to practice my shorthand for communicating lots of twinkles and reflections. So many textures to capture!

Watercolor
12” x 12”
$320

I am obsessed wth viaducts, I love the arches and all the textures and contrasts, especially at golden hour.

Watercolor
12” x 16”
$425

This painting started as the demonstration piece for a watercolor class I gave at the neighborhood field house. Finished afterward, the sunlight brought this old, corner building to life.

Watercolor
16’ X 12”
$390

I was walking down Sheridan when this scene drew me to it like a magnet. It was like I was suddenly transported to the Amalfi coast. The water and sky are jewels framed by the cool shadows of the courtyard.

Watercolor
12” x 16”
Available

The windows on the first floor of this corner store aren’t very inspiring, but all that changes when you look up at the second floor. Wow, what a contrast—details worthy of Venice! I also love the extremes of sunlight and shadow in this city scene.

Watercolor
12” x 9”
Available

I was drawn to this scene for all its textures and contrasts. Gritty, urban, and vibrant, the electric blue sky and crisp sunlight turned crumbling bricks into something stunning.

Watercolor
12” x 16”
Available

I couldn’t stop staring at the contrast going on between the blazing golden yellows of the awning and brickwork as the sun set and turned everything a cool purple. There’s a reason it’s called Golden Hour.

Watercolor
10” x 14”
Available

I love how umbrellas filter light and act as a transparent gel for a whole scene. Vibrant reds are everywhere, contrasted by cool reflections bouncing off all the surfaces.

Watercolor
12 x 16
Available

Painted plein-air, this is not a fancy building, but its rich hues and assorted textures make it so compelling. My favorite element is the deep violet dress form standing behind the gold letters of the main window.

Watercolor
9” x 12”
Available

I couldn’t wait to paint this vibrant, nocturne scene on Chicago Avenue. The twinkly lights and the vivid violets and purples just jumped out of the night sky.

Watercolor
15” x 22”
$485

We were painting en plein air in Pilsen and I couldn’t take my eyes off this majestic mural. It felt funny painting a painting, but I wanted to capture the contrast between the somewhat dingy building and the explosive colors of the mural.

Watercolor
12” x 16”
Available

normally don’t paint subjects straight on, as they can lack dynamism, but this charming bakery came to life in this simple, historic building in the middle of town. I love the contrast of stark white against the festive pinks and teals.

Watercolor
12” x 16”
Available

I am repeatedly drawn to the dazzling blues of water, sky, and boats. Painted en plein air, the challenge of capturing the sunlight that day was keeping my easel from turning into a sail.

Watercolor
12” x 16”
Available

Andersonville in the sunshine is spectacular and I could not resist the vintage, sparkling, Swedish fish of Simon’s bar.

Watercolor
12” x 16”
SOLD

It was a dreary spring day, but those reds were screaming to be painted.

Watercolor
12” x 16”
Available

Warm light in the cold snow along the road in Wisconsin.

Watercolor
10” x 7”
Available

The last rays of light on a farmhouse in Wisconsin.

Watercolor
12” x 9”
Available

Speeding through highways in Wisconsin, the glow of this old barn at sunset caught my eye.

Watercolor
12’ x 9”
Available

It was a chilly night, but the plant store was warm and colorful. I wanted to capture the look of the steamy windows.

Watercolor
16” x 12”
Available

We arrived in Bali at night and the next morning this was one of the first scenes I saw. I was speechless. Turquoise water, primary-colored boats, and mounds of fluffy fishing net.

Watercolor on Baohong rough
15” x 21”
$615

We would walk down to the fish shack to have dinner on the beach, and this was our view every evening. Everyone from the town would come out to stroll or enjoy the water. That sky! Magnificent.

Watercolor on Baohong rough
15” x 22”
$615

I can still hear the waves and the ristle of palm trees when I recall this image. The deep shade was divine. I also spent a very long time wandering around in that turquoise bliss, collecting coral and just marveling at the color.

Watercolor on Baohong rough
15” x 21”
$610

We’d gone to see a famous temple on a cliff, but this tidal pool next to the thunderous sea held me there like a magnet. It was golden hour and I was wishing I had a fish-eye lens. The view was endless.

Watercolor on Baohong rough
15” x 21”
$600

I was mesmerized by the floating canoes in this scene and the shadows they cast. And also all the other colorful boats just bobbing in the water like crayons. I’ll never get tired of that water.

Watercolor on Baohong rough
10” x 14”
$325

I saw the fisherman dock and immediately ditch his flip-flops. Also, I think this fishing boat is the equivalent of a candy-apple red Corvette. It was just stunning. All the colors you see really happened.

Watercolor on Baohong roughpress
10” x 14”
SOLD

These are the most ornate umbrellas (parasols?) I have ever seen. The glow in the diffused light that happens after a rain really enjoyed the challenge of rendering the beading without actually painting it all.

Watercolor on Baohong rough
10” x 14”
SOLD

The greens you see here stretch for miles and it’s absolutely mind-boggling. It took me quite a bit of practice to achieve the correct brilliance. I also love the contrast of the very moody sky.

Watercolor on Baohong rough
10” x 14”
SOLD

Sitting in the back seat, amazed at the colors flying by me as we drove to Malang, a city on the island of Java. I didn’t know you could amp up Phthalo green, but these scenes prove it, especially with a volcano just quietly lounging in the distance.

Watercolor on Baohong rough
10” x 14”
$325

Toronipa Beach is exquisite, but even better is the beach hut you get to lounge in all day—we had clams on a stick! The colors are so lively but my favorite element is the giant, swaying palm shadow.

Watercolor on Baohong rough
12” x 16”
$360

A whole new set of textures and visuals to capture in this urban scene really tested my shorthand abilities—it was great! There were so many engaging elements, but the best was the enormous water lily.

Watercolor on Bahong rough
12” x 12”
$350

We’d been driving to another town and decided to stop for fresh coconuts. I was struck by the amazing contrast of textures in the image; nature right up next to man-made. And with some wonderful, blue hues.

Watercolor on Baohong rough
10” x 14”
$325

Venice is a jewel that sparkles no matter what angle you view her from. My family is Venetian by heritage —there’s even a bridge named after my mother’s side of the family—and we have all fallen in love with her. Capturing this scene has truly been a lifetime in the making.

Watercolor on Fabriano Artistico
22” x 30”
$2950

A fishing village out of a storybook—and the Italian Riviera. The Kodachrome vibe is strong in this one and if you look carefully, you can see the camera shop where my dad probably had this slide developed. The saturated darks and golden yellows are as iconic as the harbor.

Watercolor on Baohong rough
31” x 22”
$2800

I was captivated by the vastness of the water surrounding the turquoise boat and its cargo of brilliant scarves. The bright sun and blue seas in this Mediterranean scene make all the colors especially saturated. I was sad to finish this one.

Watercolor on
Wi1sor & Newton cold press
30” x 22”
SOLD

No sand, all sun, and stairs to the sea. What better way to spend a day gazing out at those blue waters? Atmospheric perspective makes the sun umbrellas and cabanas literally jump off the page. I never want to leave this place.

Watercolor on Fabriano cold press
30” x 22”
SOLD

If you’ve ever been to the grotto in Capri, you can attest that the water really is that blue. You have to get into tiny boats to clear the entrance and I really enjoyed capturing the movement of the passengers and the waiting row-boats bobbing in the sea

Watercolor on Winsor & Newton cold press
22” x 30”
$2100

After lunch at the seaside is quiet time. Everyone retreats from the hot, mid-day sun to the cool and shade. The view from this open window is spectacular, capturing both the mundane of laundry lines and the glittering Mediterranean.

Watercolor on Winsor & Newton cold press
22” x 30”
SOLD

I’d never painted en plein air with bear spray strapped to my hip, but this was well worth it. These majestic totem poles blend seamlessly into the forest.

Watercolor
12” x 16”
Available

Sitka, AK is a rainforest, and the skies change quickly from one mood to the next.

Watercolor
12” x 16”
SOLD

The colors I saw on my walk through the neighborhood were unbelievable. Everything is gorgeous in Sitka.

Watercolor
15” x 22”
Available

Painted en plein air, on a windy, rainy wharf, I couldn’t leave until I’d captured the most saturated blues I’d every seen.

Watercolor
16” x 12”
SOLD

I was so far away and didn’t know if I’d be able to capture the glow of the little red and white lighthouse, but the distance gave me space to try and convey the indescribable atmosphere.

Watercolor
16” x 12”
SOLD

It rains a lot in Sitka, but when the sun does, come out, BAM! An explosion of colors and contrasts.

Watercolor
12” x 16”
Available

A quiet, magnificent, afternoon in the Sitka neighborhood. Colors so good they don’t seem real.

Watercolor
22’ x 15”
Available

Walking through the neighborhood after a rain, I was captivated by this peaceful riot of colors.

Watercolor
22” x 15”
Available

The views from this mountain top left me speechless and the light hitting this tiny camping hut with the bright red backpacks in front was irresistible.

Watercolor
16” x 12”
Available

Sky and sunlight have a magical effect on colors in Sitka, everything is more vibrant, all the time.

Watercolor
16” x 12”
Available