Juniper Hill View 6x9in. SOLD

I was recently asked by a gallery owner if I would be interested in trading one of my small paintings for a set of pastels a 90 year old artist was ready to part with. How could I refuse? It turned out the set he gave me more than doubled what I already had and I think the honor of him choosing me, seeing my little painting hung next to well-known artists that I admire, and the feeling of encouragement I got, made for a very lopsided trade. I hope he is half as thrilled as I am. This little painting, "Juniper Hill Loop" is the first one I've made using some of the new pastels.

Mountain Climbing Clouds, Switzerland 6x9in. SOLD

These sunset clouds were moving rapidly up the side of the Eiger in Switzerland when I was there in September. This scene alone would have been amazing enough, but all around were beautiful green foothills and gingerbread houses with window boxes overflowing with flowers. That's a moment that is unlikely to escape my memory!

Southwest Holiday 6 x 9in $200 Framed

I have painted these church arches in Old Town Albuquerque several times and just love the way the sun streams into the breezeway. This time the arches are decorated for the holidays.

Red Door 6 x 9in. $165 Framed

I love the adobe buildings of New Mexico, but usually the doors and trim are painted blue. This building had a red door and trim which caught my attention and seemed to fit the holiday theme.

Highs Below Freezing 9" x 21" unframed $375

Here's a scenario I love...I'm in my kitchen cooking dinner, I look out my front windows and see the late day light, clouds and mountains combine to create another perfect scene for a painting. This happened last week and this is the painting I was itching to finish!

Catalina Cove 14 X 14in unframed size

What a treat to use blues and greens I rarely get to use. This scene of water and boats is unusual for me, but so much fun to paint. I spotted this scene on a trip to Catalina Island this summer.

Yucca in Winter 6 X 9in $165 framed

It seems like a contradiction to have palm-like plants growing where is snows, but these three yucca plants are just around the corner. I've been eyeing them for a painting for quite a while and finally got around to it!