Four Palms
Original Watercolor
Framed Size: 24x28
Price: $1495
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Believe it or not, this painting is a Tucson scene, though it looks somewhat tropical. This summer, we added a circular staircase to the rooftop and oh my, what glorious views from up there. The vantage point from the roof top provided an interesting perspective and the stamping adds an element of mystery and surprise.

On Dad's Pond
Original Watercolor
Framed Size: 24x28
Price: $1495
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These beautiful water lilies bloomed during a visit to my father's home in New Jersey this spring. Beneath the plants live his school of colorful koi. I was captivated by the reflection of the flower in the dark, silent water.

Deb's Duet
Original Watercolor
Framed Size: 30x36
Price: $3200
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My friend and former employee, Deb Adair, offered the use of her cabin in Alpine for my annual painting retreat. The retreat is an opportunity for me to leave behind the obligations of ordinary life and focus 100% on my work. I painted this floral at the cabin and named the painting for Deb as a thank you for her generous heart. I love the boldness of this image and the magical mixing of paint on paper that sometimes happens with a watercolor.

Dappled Light
Original Watercolor
Framed Size: 30x36
Price: $2800
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I love to drive downtown on Sunday morning when the streets are empty and I can imagine life in Tucson at the turn of the century. At the end of Meyer Street-which has provided an endless source of painting material for me-I spied a dilapidated brick wall with a lovely assortment of overgrown flowers. The spattering of light that skipped across the blooms really made this scene exciting to paint.

On the Ridge
Original Mixed
Framed Size: 29.75x26
Price: $1495
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This scene jumped out at me during a hike in Catalina State Park. The cactus clump appears to stand guard over the valley below. In winter even the desert can look cold at times. There's something eerie and haunting about this scene.

Gear Up
Original Watercolor
Framed Size: 28.5x24.5
Price: $1495
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Total fun. Total Joy.

Dusk at Gloria's
Original Watercolor
Framed Size: 45x36
Price: $4500
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Gloria lives next door. She's the senior resident of our Tucson neighborhood-her house built 40 years ago by her now-deceased husband. She will be thrilled to know I painted a sunset scene looking up towards the mountains from the bottom of her driveway. I used a stamping technique to express the playful dance of light in the desert at dusk. When I give myself permission to do “whatever” during a painting session, I truly experience The Color of Joy.

Burst of Joy
Original Acrylic
Framed Size: 29x22.5
Price: $2800
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Wild. Crazy. Fun and free. Decide for yourself if this should be a horizontal or vertical painting-then I will sign it accordingly.

Fruit at the Villa
Original Acrylic
Framed Size: 28.5x22.5
Price: $3200
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If you read the monthly e-news, you might remember this painting began as "a mess." My goal was to develop it slowly with many layers of color and glazes to achieve the glow of light on the pot. The dark background adds intrigue and mood.

The Wagon
Original Acrylic
Framed Size: 31.5x25.5
Price: $2800
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Rural, raw, living off the earth. This wagon sat outside the walls of a deserted mission, longing to tell tales of another time.

Lost & Found
Original Acrylic
Framed Size: 27x23
Price: $2800
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Lost and Found was painted from a scene at the Artist's Ride in Wall, South Dakota. The Artist's Ride is by invitation only, staged for 50 artists a year for the purpose of providing authentic reference material for Western painters. I have been fortunate enough to participate three times. In this scene, the good-looking, rugged cowboy has encountered a lost dog out on the ranch. The touching communion between man and dog is the essence of Lost and Found.

The House Across the Street
Original Acrylic
Framed Size: 26.5x22.5
Price: $5200
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Remember the blizzard of 2010? It was February in Toms River, NJ with 28 inches of snow in 24 hours. I just happened to be there visiting my family. It was fun and scary and freaking' cold! Half the guests missed my sister's birthday party because they were snowed in, including our father. I anguished over whether our flight would be cancelled the next day and as I couldn't imagine the snow being cleared away that quickly. But, as angry as the weather was on Friday night and Saturday, it was equally glorious on Sunday morning and I awoke to the brilliant play of sunlight on snow on the house across the street. I wouldn't have missed the blizzard of '10 for anything.

Gus
Original Acrylic
Framed Size: 26.5x22.5
Price: $1750
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His eyes tell the story. He needs a good home. He wants a family to love. He's one of thousands of shelter animals hoping each day someone will choose him. His painting honors those homeless animals longing for a second chance and 50% of the proceeds from Gus will go to the Humane Society.

Squirrel Face
Original Acrylic
Framed Size: 13.5x15.5
Price: $950
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I grew up around squirrels in New Jersey and didn't take much notice, but I was reminded of how cute they can be when I spent time in Alpine this summer. We threw some peanuts in the bird feeder and watched as the squirrels ate and hoarded nuts all day long. This image will also make a great holiday card next year.

Sunday Afternoon
Original Acrylic
Framed Size: 29x22.5
Price: $3800
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What better way to spend Sunday afternoon than stroll through the cobblestone streets of Tlaquepacque, Sedona. The sun kissed the tops of the foliage and sides of the pots illuminating the scene with color and joy. This painting is a combination of loose and free strokes in the vegetation and light, as well as precise work on the wrought-iron. The juxtaposition of the two make this one sing.

Downtown Shutters
Original Mixed
Framed Size: 26x30
Price: $1495
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Gates, doors windows - ever-intriguing subjects to paint. What lies behind these shutters? Who is so bold as to paint their front wall cobalt blue? What secrets hide inside? All fun questions I pondered as I painted this romantic downtown scene.

The Royal Patio
Original Acrylic
Framed Size: 38x48
Price: $7900
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Inspired by the exquisite grounds and architecture at Royal Palms in Scottsdale, this painting is all about beauty within and mystery beyond. The play of light and shadow on the patio was incredible.

My Little Burro
Original Acrylic
Framed Size: 19.75x24
Price: $1650
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Burros are mischievous creatures and you can see that in the eye and head cock of this cute little fellow. He peeked around the corner and watched us as were explored the dusty streets of a small farming village near San Miguel, Mexico.

Alpine Aspens
Original Watercolor
Framed Size: 24x28
Price: $1495
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The shapes of the lovely aspen leaves in the White Mountains captured my imagination. This painting is all about positive and negative space, shapes and design elements. It's a painting one can look at for a long time and continue to find new places for the eye to rest.

Suddenly Spring
Original Mixed
Framed Size: 30x36
Price: $2800
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One day the landscape is barren, the next day flowers adorn the desert. New season, fresh color, joy, and renewed hope.

Wildcat Plaza
Original Watercolor
Framed Size: 22x26
Price: $1495
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The University of Arizona Alumni Association rolled out its Wildcat for Life program this fall, encouraging alums to sign on for a lifetime membership. In conjunction with the program, they commissioned several paintings which will be reproduced and framed as a thank you to large donors. Wildcat Plaza is one of them and that makes this original even more special. The setting for the painting is the Plaza in front of the Administration Building on the Mall at U of A.

Basket Girl
Original Acrylic
Framed Size: 18x22.5
Price: $1800
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I met this young girl on a trip to San Miguel, Mexico last December. She was walking across the rocks towards the lake, hoping to sell one of her baskets, but alas, no touristas in sight. I was taken by her easy gait, lovely tanned skin and huge, genuine smile. The memory of her walking into the sun carrying her precious baskets is the one that stayed with me. She embodied beauty and grace despite the hard life she obviously endured.

Humbug at Home
Original Watercolor
Framed Size: 21x24.5
Price: $2200
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This was an actual scene from my house when I brought home one of the stuffed Kitty Humbug toys. He fit perfectly in the sleigh someone had sent me filled with holiday treats. Kitty Humbug represents "traditional Christmas" with the message of hope and compassion he conveys in Kitty Humbug's Christmas Tail. What better way to celebrate the holidays than with a warm fire, stockings hung with care and a cute little Humbug at home.

The Bull
Original Acrylic
Framed Size: 48x60
Price: $16,000
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If you have a big wall and love African animals, take a look. This is a "wow" painting. I'm offering a show special-- $4,000 savings to you or I will donate $4,000 of the proceeds to your favorite animal-related charity. Your choice. Offer expires on Sunday Oct. 24th at 5 pm. I met the Bull on a safari to Phinda, a private game reserve east of Kruger National Park in South Africa.

Flower Power
Original Acrylic
Framed Size: 49x12
Price: $3200
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This is last painting I finished in the series. It's bold and big--a statement piece. The epitome of the "Color of Joy."