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Her cage door was open during the day. She showered under the bathroom faucet, loved mirrors and shiny objects. She entertained me with the pitter-patter of her little feet and would say, “Jenny, pretty bird.” Watercolor, 8 x 8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1588115376092-H1XXG6Y5TQOJYAWNDW24/A+-+Bird+IMG_2864+resized.jpg Work - Birds Blackbird I was struggling to paint this background. I laid the color and then texturized. I found, after finishing, that it looked a lot like my Mother’s grasscloth walls {only in green). Watercolor, 7.5 x 9.5 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1652125009814-D34ZNI2J3HW2KZ9DC7K5/A+-+Bird+IMG_3091.jpeg Work - Birds Western Gull Searching ocean birds, I found this Gull on Pintrest. I loved the contemporary lines and simplicity of the interpretation. Watercolor, 7.5 x 10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1588114799149-4RJN6A6MI2OKY69YPIBE/A+-+Bird+IMG_4675+resized.jpg Work - Birds Sheldon Wally and Shelly, empty-nesters, adopted this cockatoo and shared so much excitement and love for this little fellow that I surprised them with a portrait from the many pictures they had shared with me. Watercolor, 8 x 10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1588115150540-3E1S3UDX37NH1K1PJB4S/A+-+Bird+IMG_4214+resized.jpg Work - Birds Rooster On a Caribbean Cruise stopover, my companion Kathleen spotted this rooster and asked me to take it’s picture. Later she commissioned me to paint it for her kitchen. It’s now, double matted and beautifully framed, and resides in a special cove. Watercolor, 9.5 x 12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1588114181992-OO8M88JYX2ZWDVXG0JCV/A+-+Bird+IMG_2941+resized.jpg Work - Birds Gambel Quail Quail families frequent my backyard for the seed that I scatter for them. Exaggerating their color was fun for me.. Watercolor, 7.25 x 9.5 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1588115004378-T0AOC4YLR958D2WFAQ0V/A+-+Bird+IMG_3088+resized.jpg Work - Birds Hummingbird I loved this Hummingbird, but I didn’t like the original background I painted of pink-red flowers. I then substituted a simple succulent for it’s perch. Watercolor, 6 x 8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1587685441212-5OMX4TFB5CIWQ6XL02TH/A+-+Bird+IMG_4485.jpeg Work - Birds White Owl After reading the Harry Potter series, I especially wanted a relationship with a White Owl. Watercolor, 10 x 11.5 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1652125142970-U62NGKE95U1FPNU5TA78/IMG-4036+resized+Raven.jpg Work - Birds - Make it stand out Raven with Blue I love ravens. They are so smart, playful and entertaining. Although black, they shimmer blue in certain light. .As my sight diminishes I am more aware of the form and lines of things before detail. I especially appreciate the curves and contrast of this composition. Watercolor Pastel, 8 x 10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1588114401433-0N2EB35CLAS3OO830T6Q/A+-+Bird+IMG_3197+resized.jpg Work - Birds Brown Pelican I’ve enjoyed observing Brown Pelican’s during my trips with friends to Puerto Vallarta. Watercolor, 7 x 10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1588115263055-BMML40VUL0VXUEY085C8/A+-+Bird+IMG_4919+resized.jpg Work - Birds Eagle I’ve asked many people to describe their totem bird. Many times the answer has been “eagle.” Watercolor, 9 x 13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1588114001176-CNHK59QKXRFYI9340TRS/A+-+Bird+IMG_3060+resized.jpg Work - Birds Raven This raven was inspired from a picture on the internet. I loved the curve of the branch that followed the curve of his breast. Watercolor, 7.5 x 9.5 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1588114545889-HTGNH92L90EXAESU14Z8/IMG_4677+resized.jpg Work - Birds Dove The Mourning Dove’s that feed in my back yard inspired me. Watercolor, 8.5 x 10.5 https://www.sharonscholtzgallery.com/gallery/animals monthly 0.5 2020-07-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1587686591503-DAM2A7Q0N0OEFJJBKEZL/A+-+Cat+IMG_4816.jpeg Work - Animals Jeffrey Jeffrey, is a Maine Coon cat. When he came to me, as a rescue, he fit in the palm of my hand. I fostered him only to become a foster failure. He’s been with me for seven years, and we’ve developed great communication and understanding. He demands cuddling before eating. Watercolor, 9 x 13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1588116638803-KZ4S825H0TWMQIQIWZBC/A+-+IMG_1124+resized.jpg Work - Animals Wild Mare The unruly mane of this mare drew me to her. I’m very pleased by the texture that was created by the paper. Pastel, 8 x 11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1588116583771-ZGFTEC9L0XUROJ2EMTGW/A+-+IMG_1465+resized.jpg Work - Animals Majestic Power Horses have appeared in my dreams when I’ve needed to be reminded and applauded for my strength. Pastel, 10 x 12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1588116839028-B5T42QELLZIPNOAI5CHF/IMG_1082+resized+1.jpg Work - Animals Bunny My goal was to create softness. Success! Watercolor, 8 x 9.5 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1654112125364-URXJLCMH791SH4G26L41/IMG-4397+resized.jpg Work - Animals - Make it stand out Felix The neighbor! Watercolor, 8 x 11 https://www.sharonscholtzgallery.com/gallery/dogs monthly 0.5 2020-10-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1588027602232-LVLGM4XUTHR0QMNNLL7E/A+-+Dog+IMG_1129+resized.jpg Work - Dogs Murphy This “Aussie” puppy captured my heart with its blue eyes and varied coat colors. I only know him through a family photograph. Pastel, 8 x 12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1588027681329-X2D1IPTWJRUJFGXW9MKZ/A+-+Dog+IMG_1457+resized.jpg Work - Dogs Kona A very small playmate of my granddog, Julius. I never met Kona, but grew to know and love him quite well during the process of painting his portrait. Pastel, 7.5 x 9.5 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1593296108163-AG299GHZW07OP5F1KTQ7/IMG-2023+revised.jpg Work - Dogs Daisy The beloved family member of our dear cousins. Watercolor, 9 x 12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1651894929922-STSCV6Z4HR68I0YVJNZW/IMG-4037+resized+CoCo.jpg Work - Dogs - Make it stand out In Memory Cocoa was so very loved and loving. A companion to Madison, a golden lab, and Duncan, a smaller fluffy fur baby, found in other of my paintings.. Watercolor, 8 x 10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1592083234825-QUN1SK3QLLU3Y2LO6WDJ/IMG-1158+revised.jpg Work - Dogs Miss Storm Commissioned painting Watercolor, 9 x 12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1588027647171-2H8QLBS3SW1JIWX1E5L1/A+-+Dog+IMG_2043+revised.jpg Work - Dogs Bodie My granddaughter Skylar’s “dream” dog. She knows and loves Australian Shephards, as there are three in her family. Pastel, 8 x 10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1654463991422-QMZILVF2LOW222TD0L2R/IMG-4412+resized.jpg Work - Dogs - Make it stand out Lucius One year old Great Dane puppy, likes to pull suculents from the garden. He covets his prize. 2022. Watercolor, 9 x 13 1/4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1651894851441-HVTBA64OIK5Q88H835MV/A+-+Dog+Resized+COCO.jpg Work - Dogs - Make it stand out Cocoa On a walk. The challenge of this painting was for the flowers to show well and the weeds to appear tall. Watercolor, 8.25 x 10.25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1588020316139-62VZN93BGX6CT0M9JYO9/IMG-1091.jpeg Work - Dogs Augustus My first Great Dane grand puppy. This picture was taken after his digging in the dirt. The sweet innocence of his blue eyes and the softness of his personality warm my heart. Watercolor, 9.5 x 12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1588027666376-21CN1E9J09N7N3J6P51Q/A+-+Dog+IMG_2036+revised.jpg Work - Dogs Winston When I asked Kyle, my grandson, what animal to paint for him, he immediately replied, “A golden lab.” This is his dream puppy, He will be named Winston. Pastel, 9 x 12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1588027621062-8L60NCXLLW8NDTU7QXYV/A+-+Dog+IMG_1340+resized.jpg Work - Dogs Duncan My granddaughter Ali’s fluffy, darling doggy that remains at home while she finishes college in Texas. Pastel, 9.5 x 12.5 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1588027584953-XQWTFXQB0GPJNYFCV54N/IMG_5152+revised.jpg Work - Dogs Mika I took this photo of Mika when she came to visit me in Arizona. Her mom says that her outstanding skills include kissing, cuddling, and eating. Watercolor, 9 x 12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1588027632577-K1TWL6KPZ6LJGJFLPN8R/A+-+Dog+IMG_3173+resized.jpg Work - Dogs Julius My Great Dane grand dog of over two hundred pounds. Loving and gentle, he must have his “ducky” to sleep with at night. Watercolor, 10 x 14 https://www.sharonscholtzgallery.com/gallery/botanicals monthly 0.5 2020-10-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1588116208045-R1EV7HUZWXUBT4XOZTV7/IMG_4258+resized.jpg Work - Botanicals Naked Ladies II Another perspective. Watercolor, 11 x 13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1588116230679-LBJ66SOFARD8P5APW916/Botanicals+-+IMG_3111+resized.jpg Work - Botanicals Aloe The first paint wasl of this aloe was yellow followed by mixtures and depths of blue-yellow layers. I used metallic paint on the rock for shine. Watercolor, 10 x 11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1588116188813-8OLCLUADKVX89NNGYJ48/Botanical+-+cactus+resized.jpg Work - Botanicals Cactus Wren Mature fruit on these cactus turn purple then shrivel and fall. Red fruit is new fruit. Watercolor, 6 x 9 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1588116287200-2UYLIJ539F1CBW8OCJ9Q/IMG_1080+resized.jpg Work - Botanicals Varigated Amaryllis This was an early trial. An exercise in painting fine lines and keeping white areas white. Watercolor, 4.5 X 6 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1588116166156-3GHQOUEY7NGWLTZC02AA/IMG_4370+resized.jpg Work - Botanicals Naked Ladies I Painting from a photo I’d taken, while visiting my daughter in San Francisco. It was extremely difficult to distinguish what petals belonged to what flower. Because of that challenge, I am very proud of this effort. Watercolor, 11 x 13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1588116247669-EJ1C1TND4PC8KYOO0448/Botanical+-+IMG_4251+resized.jpg Work - Botanicals Cactus Flower Beth Zink who specializes in painting desert botanicals, taught an all day acrylic class, and let us trace and paint one of her very special creations. Acrylic, 14 x 18 https://www.sharonscholtzgallery.com/gallery/portraits monthly 0.5 2020-10-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1587943248479-7LGLVPWDL8YHNMWPKXUF/Portrait+Skylar+-+IMG_3276+resized.jpg Work - Portraits Skylar My granddaughter at age thirteen, holding a pomegranate flower. As seen through her selfie. Watercolor, 10 x 12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1587422539678-QJL1QS2HW9SJ1KQ3JL1G/Portrait+-+IMG_2219.jpeg Work - Portraits Ella A friend’s five-week old first child. Pastel, 10.5 x 13.5 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1587942308750-YUWF3T47JR7XS1Z35C03/Portrait+Kyle+-+IMG_0863+resized.jpg Work - Portraits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1602028476068-PNIDLXN0ZJEG4SKP4VWS/FullSizeRender+%284%29.jpeg Work - Portraits Sharon A self portrait from a 2019 picture. watercolor, 10 x 13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1587943427469-N1F0UFJWD5MNXL59I2U1/Portrait+-+resized.jpg Work - Portraits Bubblebath Ali, at Grandmas, after a tea party and a busy day of cookie making, painting, and a Shirley Temple movie. Watercolor, 5.5 x 6 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1587494552311-KOWTNK9Z80871RAVTH35/Portrait+David+-+IMG_0841.jpeg Work - Portraits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1598745529872-GGOKPC96BKLZOBM4GRJP/IMG-1327+resized.jpg Work - Portraits Cool David My son, enjoying a well earned Colorado holiday Watercolor, 10.5 x 13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1587857864177-PHETTBMECOW5AJFH5GUO/IMG_4056.jpeg Work - Portraits Louise My Mother at ninety-four on her regular outing for pancakes and coffee. She loved the life she had created and lived and continually spoke of her gratitude for it. Watercolor, 8.5 x 11.5 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1587942466622-4EKLE02J76FJGYFUDXOM/Portrait+Kyle+dog+IMG_4011+resized.jpg Work - Portraits Kyle & Madison Kyle at eleven. Life time companions. Watercolor, 9.5 x 11.5 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1587423059000-T7THSDT6199R9GAZ5JH4/Portrait+Steve+-+IMG_0666.jpeg Work - Portraits https://www.sharonscholtzgallery.com/gallery/landscapes monthly 0.5 2020-08-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1588024818541-74IY4VC0MT1W2CDT0LMG/Landscape+-+IMG_2797+revised.jpg Work - Landscapes Muir Beach At a party with my daughter in California, I was high on a hill overlooking this scene, and inspired to capture the variation of “light play” on water, rock and sand. Pastel, 11 x 16.5 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1588026176500-1R87RACQLJMIMD6QJP1E/IMG_0832+revised.jpg Work - Landscapes Fraternity House I asked my grandson to chose a picture that would bring about warm and fun memories of his college years at Wake Forest, North Carolina. He chose his PKE fraternity house. I loved painting this, especially the many shoes hanging on the wires. Watercolor, 9 x 12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1588026755379-FTIQJZTETDLT5GSH0SPH/IMG_4428+revised.jpg Work - Landscapes Four Peaks A friend spread the ashes of her mother and husband on this local Arizona range and commissioned this painting, which now hangs in her living room. She asked for early Spring with some snow on the peaks. Watercolor 16 x 20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1588026471745-B2V4I570980DSUDDPXRP/Landscape+-+IMG_3123+revised.jpg Work - Landscapes Rocky Point I find sunsets like this quiet difficult and frustrating to paint. I hope to find them easier. Watercolor, 9 x 12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1587593464950-BF8OOY6KTPOJ4BNONGYP/IMG_1075.jpeg Work - Landscapes Bell Mesa One of my favorite mesas. in Sedona, AZ. I love the vertical lines. It was my first attempt at cloud painting. Pastel, 9 x 12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1656298735075-AUM6T4X39MNQ3QLI9FE3/IMG_4457+resized.jpg Work - Landscapes - Make it stand out Lands End in San Francisco, CA A hazy day at Lands End. A view of the Golden Gate Bridge, walking with my daughter and granddog. Watercolor, 11 x 16, June, 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1587857403634-AO6R6XEBQBGTKNK4HJHM/IMG_3128.jpeg Work - Landscapes Mexico A week spent in a villa at Rocky Point, the sunsets were consistently this beautiful. Watercolor, 9 X 12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1588025496679-RI0T9CFZ1YFEEZ1LDZDP/Landscape+-+IMG_2062+revised.jpg Work - Landscapes Arizona Scenery Driving home from Rocky Point, Mexico, I stopped on the highway to take this picture. I love the blooming chola’s white contrast. Pastel, 9 x 12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1588026072613-TADL1SO3BKHXZJ3SEQT3/IMG_4058+revised.jpg Work - Landscapes Lighthouse From a video, I practiced two disciplines - reflection and linear perspective. Watercolor, 6.5 x 9 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1588025828262-F90MFOEXHAFVKAH4Z04R/IMG_1466+revised.jpg Work - Landscapes Sedona I loved the contrast of the late-day sun on these rocks in Sedona, Arizona. Pastel, 9 x 12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1588025999453-KW99VK3MKV46IVFRDWCL/Landscape+-+IMG_2831+revised.jpg Work - Landscapes Snow Mountain Because the contrast intrigued me and challenged me, I tore this picture from a magazine and duplicated it as a Watercolor, 8 x 12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1588026394721-BUQ4DEGZZFQGY5R7XE5C/Landscape+-+IMG_2066+revised.jpg Work - Landscapes Mission Beach California sunset. Peaceful and centering! Watercolor, 9 x 11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1588025699884-5WVOVC1CDPJWV8DWZABA/Structure+-+IMG_1185+revised.jpg Work - Landscapes San Pedro Chapel The variation of the adobe color, door and window contrast and texture of the plants made this one of my favorites. I have not visited this chapel in Tuscan, Arizona, but would like to. Pastel, 10 X 11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1588026305657-2GDKO9JN9LPSJTU82ZI2/Landscape+-+IMG_1143+revised.jpg Work - Landscapes Autumn Trees This was my first pastel and fun to do. I sprayed it with a preservative when finished which turned all the color charcoal. Devastating! After it dried, I reapplied color to the obvious trunks and it worked! Pastel, 10.5 x 16.5 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1597884556212-3POG5Y0UCMELHI17I3LU/IMG-2732.JPG Work - Landscapes Texas Christian University A memory picture for Ali Scholtz who graduated from TCU in 2019. Watercolor, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1587591518857-J5BVHKXQO4BITJH6F416/Landscape+-+IMG_2232.jpeg Work - Landscapes Happy Trees My first try at watercolor. It felt unnatural to fill the brush with so much water. The leaves were painted with a sponge. Watercolor, 11 x 15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1633647195750-VOF793YJKMMKV10LS8AY/IMG_27601+crop+800.jpg Work - Landscapes - Make it stand out Backyard Sunset A brilliant Arizona sunset captured as my backyard landscape lighting turned on. watercolor 23” x 18'“ https://www.sharonscholtzgallery.com/gallery/perspectives monthly 0.5 2020-10-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1642460498906-ASH4G3PGBO2RGC8FQ7LH/IMG-3553.jpg Work - Perspectives - Make it stand out Costa Rico Sunset The most difficult part of creating this picture was to discover, through many combinations of mixings, the color I used in the crimson clouds. This painting I gifted to a dear friend from Costa Rico. Watercolor, 9 x 12, Jan 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1602269326268-HNVRYGQCLGB3R8WU0K5R/FullSizeRender+%281%29+resized.jpg Work - Perspectives Wedding David and Carolyn were married in Costa Rica, accompanied by their combined family. Dave’s grown children - Kyle, Ali, and Skylar. Carolyn’s grown children - Lauren, Megan, and Matt. Watercolor and colored pencil, 10 x 16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1602269170235-73HJAJEQH4ZOMECK8PNG/Landscape+-+IMG_4727+revised.jpg Work - Perspectives Melinda’s Angel Melinda Vail, renowned psychic medium, took a photo in this Sedona, Arizona cove while meditating. She shared with me the form of an angel that she discovered later in the photo. I have not been able to capture the transparency and brilliance to my satisfaction. my goal is to know how to paint a holographic image. Watercolor, 10 x 14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1642459385793-BHFWBF3UX4DBV888Q2X2/IMG-3536+no+signature.jpg Work - Perspectives - Make it stand out Steinway and Sons. I loved creating the reflections in this piece with the same lighting and colors as the “Symphonic Bass” picture that I pair it with. Watercolor, 9 x 12, Jan. 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1602035092455-BNKRJD7VDM13JBAZ8K7N/Marjorie+%26+Julius+2020.jpg Work - Perspectives Daylight Shadow With her great dane and much loved companion Juluis, Marjorie, my daugher, takes a selfie on a walk in San Francisco Watercolor and colored pencil. 11.5 x 16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1602269357576-BSOUD5ODSMTUP2Z4BNOK/IMG-1183.jpeg Work - Perspectives Black Hole II As seen on Nova Watercolor, 8 x 10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1602269265179-7P5Z91I2C9YZ3F46TUDJ/IMG-1171+%281%29+revised.jpg Work - Perspectives Saturn’s Surface As seen on Nova. Ienjoyed capturing the various tonalities of the colors. Watercolor, 8.5 x 11.5 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1602269402147-MMXPBVFOJOG180U2ZPU4/IMG-1196+revised.jpg Work - Perspectives Black Hole I As seen on Nova. Great contrast and brightness of color. enticed me to capture it in watercolor. Watercolor, 8.5 x.8.5 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1638380359745-2S4ATL5PY7JOQA5BAZKO/IMG_27631+crop+500.jpg Work - Perspectives - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1640816965105-NBDM15OAKZCHY2U478UR/IMG-3374+cropped.jpg Work - Perspectives - Make it stand out Cold Day’s Nap Lucius, 7 month old great dane, napping on a cold San Francisco afternoon. watercolor 12 x 16, 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9cd6ab4b2596791f5873c1/1642457858546-B86KFHL75BSY3VEIJDXL/IMG-3564.jpg Work - Perspectives - Make it stand out Symphonic Bass During a San Francisco Symphony performance. Watercolor, 9 x 12, Dec 2021