Common Loons, Uncommon Beauty

The photo reference for this painting was used with compliments of my birdwatcher friends, Sonny and Mitch.

Out of Pocket

This painting is now framed and available at  www.theleighgallery.com

Violets in a Sugar Bowl

Violets are such pesky plants in the garden, but I love the flowers because they remind me of my childhood. 

Heliconia

Great Blue Heron

American Avocets

Some friends of mine, birdwatchers who have traveled the world, graciously shared their photos of birds with me.  Some are quite exotic and will be fun to paint.

Zurel Tulips

Lasting Beauty

Yellow Fringed Tulips

Rembrandt's Favorite

Dahlia

The Mendocino Botanical Coastal Gardens has the most magnificent dahlia garden with over 120 varieties of dahlias.  They are such an intricate flower, and a little intimidating to paint, I think.
All of the gardens are so beautiful, and painting there in the October sun was quite a heavenly experience.  I painted a colorful grass, see web site for a peek. 

Rabbit Ear Iris

Rabbit Ear Iris is an aquatic plant, so what you see in the background is water.

Extreme Kitty

This is Bunny.  She was abandoned at the curb and the unsuspecting young girl couldn't let that happen.  She brought her home, only to discover later that Bunny is deaf, which presents unique problems.  I'm told Bunny looks frozen in this painting.  Bunny doesn't care---she has an extreme attitude.

Not Tonight

This painting is now available at   www.theleighgallery.com

Reflection

Feed Me

At the Flamingo Gardens in Davies, Florida, the White Ibises beg for food by walking up to you on the railing above the water.  You can feed them food that you purchase out of your hand--it's a little intimidating at first, but a great opportunity to get really close.

The Pipe