Beware of Dragon

This old wooden sculpture grabbed my attention at an antique store in Chicago.  The paint was faded and chipped, all adding to its character.  Wouldn't it be cool to have this in your home?  What a conversation starter!

Pretty Boy

This handsome bird lives in the city of Chicago.  It is fun to watch him show off his repertoire of acrobatics.   

Figs and Olives

Please note this painting is now available at   www.theleighgallery.com   

California Treasures

Upon return from my visit to the Beltane Ranch, I set my edible treasures in this still life.  Painting the grapes was even more of a challenge than the figs!

Better picture of Common Loon, Uncommon Beauty

I didn't realize the picture I posted yesterday was so washed out.  Sorry.  This is much better.

Beltane Ranch Figs

Prior to October, I had never eaten a freshly picked fig.  I couldn't get enough of them---so delicious.  The folks at the Beltane Ranch gave me an egg carton full of them to bring home, which I rationed in the days ahead. 

Common Loons, Uncommon Beauty

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