Blue Serenity
(30" x 20" oil on canvas)

I recently came across a beautiful set of 7 apothecary-style bottles in various shades of soft blue. Their simple shapes and colors have inspired me to work with a subtle palette that bespeaks of balance and serenity. I am unsure how this work will be received by the public who seem to gravitate towards bolder brighter colors, but I'm hoping people will enjoy the “Zen” mood.

This painting is sold.

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Still Life in Red and Green
(24" x 18" oil on canvas)

Often a new prop will spark an entire series of paintings; such is the case with this red jug. I love not only the color but also the clean lines and the rather unusual height to width ratio. A few of my galleries, as well as a good number of collectors, have requested more "red" work, so this jug came along at just the right time.

This painting is available at Agnes Bugera Gallery, Edmonton, AB http://www.agnesbugeragallery.com.

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Blush
(18" x 18" oil on canvas)

Here, one of my favourite vases "blushes" at the beauty of the neighbouring fruit.

This painting is available at Agnes Bugera Gallery, Edmonton, AB http://www.agnesbugeragallery.com. SOLD

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Blue Jug on Red
(28" x 20" oil on canvas)

The strawberries this year are almost too beautiful to eat – and I have taken full advantage of the season by paying homage to this year's crop in a few paintings. Here two beautifully strong colors, red and blue, live in harmony against the neutral green background. The large simple shapes support the more complex shapes and textures of the berries.

This painting is available at Gallery Gevik, Toronto, Ontario, http://www.gevik.com. SOLD.

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Peach Romance
(18" x 24" oil on canvas)

My crisp apple wedges and sharp-edged shells of the past few weeks have left me anxious for a change. This piece deals with the characteristic furry skin of a peach and how it's lovely softness can influence other objects. Here diffused light creates a soft atmosphere where edges melt and I am left with "romance".

This painting is available at Gallery Gevik, Toronto, Ontario, http://www.gevik.com.

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Tides
(24" x 24" oil on canvas)

This piece is an offshoot of my continuing series of beach stone paintings. A dear friend and fellow artist arrived on my doorstep with this treasure of a shell and I (almost) immediately put the composition together in my head. I could hardly wait to put brush to canvas!

When the stars are aligned and the painting gods are smiling, things fall into place effortlessly...wish I had that experience more often!

This painting is available at Jenkins Showler Gallery, White Rock, B.C. http://www.jenkinsshowlergallery.com.

SOLD.

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Wedges
(24" x 18" oil on canvas)

Another piece devoted to my love affair with apple wedges. Here, in a simple composition, the crisp apple shapes are offset by the softer folds of the fabric.

This painting is available at Gallery Gevik, Toronto, Ontario, http://www.gevik.com. SOLD.

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