"Neptune's Horses", oil, 8" x 10"

There is nothing more magical than white horses running together on the beach!

Fury, oil, 8" x 10"

When I'm feeling ancy, I pick up my paintbrush and create works of art, living my dream to the fullest. I'm still drawing inspiration from the wonderful compositions of Equine photographer, Gabrielle Boiselle.

"Peace", oil, 6" x 8"

As a lover of horses, I have a hard time choosing my favorite breed. I love wild horses and the Camargue figures highly on my list. But, when it comes to pure Grace, I have to go with the Spanish Andalusian Horse. In my painting "Peace", I capture this Spirit of the Horse, after the photography by Gabrielle Boiselle.

"The Last Run", oil, 6" x 8"

Ever since I was a kid, I cringed when I read stories of how the mustang, America's wild horse brought to America by the Spanish in the 1500's, was used for pet food and glue. Now, through the mustang, I have found the vehicle to express my concern for conservation and preservation of our natural resources. In the National Geographic article, "Spirit of the West", Melissa Farlow captures the plight of the mustang, through carefully placed "underground" cameras. I am now painting "surreal" images of mustangs, and preparing my first large-scale canvas, with a larger version of my painting, "The Last Run".

"The Last Run"

Ever since I was a kid, I cringed when I read stories of how the mustang, America's wild horse brought to America by the Spanish in the 1500's, was used for pet food and glue. Now, through the mustang, I have found the vehicle to express my concern for conservation and preservation of our natural resources. In the National Geographic article, "Spirit of the West", Melissa Farlow captures the plight of the mustang, through carefully placed "underground" cameras. I am now painting "surreal" images of mustangs, and preparing my first large-scale canvas, with a larger version of my painting, "The Last Run".

New Studio Space at Artworks Downtown in San Rafael

Well, I took the plunge and rented space where I can paint with oil. I started painting last semester with Chester Arnold, who's artworks are on view at the Catharine Clark Gallery through September. Each week, Anne, Carol, Christiane, Esther and Elise will be meeting to paint and share our creative juices. Our paintings will be on view during Art Walk. Hopefully, I'll have an opportunity to sell my paintings and note cards.

Art work hanging at O'Hanlon Center for the Arts

My painting, "Fire Spirit" will be on view at the O'Hanlon Center for the Arts show, "Memory and Transitions", through May. Please come to the Roundtable discussion on Tuesday at 4:00 PM to hear the artists talk about their work. Go to www.OhanlonCenter.org for parking information.

First Sale of Artwork

I sold my first painting! Check out "Camargue Dream", 2010, 6" x 8" x 2", charcoal and water-soluble oil paint on plaster. This painting was inspired by the wild ponies in Camargue, France.

Annual Student Show at College of Marin

For this year's Annual Student Show at College of Marin, you can see my Painting, "Camargue Dream", 2010, 8" x 10", water-soluble oil paint on clayboard, inspired by the beautiful wild ponies in Camargue, France.