Portland Rain, a minimalist, abstract cityscape

18x24 inches
1.5 inch deep gallery wrapped canvas
subtle metallic shimmer through the piece eminates the feeling of the Pacific Northwest!

The Warmth of Your Embrace

20x16 in on 1.5" Gallery wrapped deep edges. Bold, warm colors, jewel tones shimmer.

See this piece and many others on sale now in my eBay store!

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"Today, I Found My Wings" a bold, contemporary metallic abstract

Today, I Found My Wings c2007

18"x24" on 1.5" deep gallery wrapped canvas.

Up for auction now. Click here to visit my ebay store.

Part of my transformation and inspiration series.

Law of Attraction, an abstract red metallic heart painting

Law of Attraction c2007

20" x 30"

on 3/4" gallery wrapped canvas

Up for auction now at http://stores.ebay.com/Original-Modern-Art-By-FALQUIST

Dreaming of Perfection, a bold, abstract metallic tree

I'm going through a personal journey right now, and the emotions from that are appearing in my work.

This painting is titled "Dreaming of Perfection" and what the camera fails to capture is the way the piece changes when the light hits the leaves on the tree. As you walk past this painting, the angle of the light will make it look like the leaves are shimmering on the tree.

Bold, vibrant colors along with jewel toned metallics make this painting really sparkle. It's a new technique I have started, and my clients are incredibly pleased with the results.

This, along with another dream sequence piece will be available in my ebay store.

Autumn Eclipse, A bold, contemporary Asian inspired landscape

A feng shui inspired painting, large scale, 60"x20". Will make a bold statement on any wall.

Warm reds, golds, orange, lots of texture.

Horse on Purple - Daily equine color study on purple and blue

I love this little horse. His form goes back to a more primitive style, which really pops against the bold hues of aqua and purple.

Hummingbird in Flight - a bright color study against a black background

Today's painting is another bright and colorful hummingbird study.

5x7 on canvas panel.

One in a series of three.

Colorful Hummingbird - a daily color study of a hummingbird in flight

Lately I've been blogging a lot on another site, so I apologize for not sharing more on my daily painter's blog.

Today's piece is to celebrate the gradual move toward springtime. It's a 5x7 painting of a hummingbird in flight. Lots of vibrant, rich colors capture the spirit of these festive little guys.

The sun is shining and my husband has been working in the yard all day. I am ready for spring and summer.... ready for fushia planting next Saturday and digging in my flower beds.

Band of Brothers - an abstract, knife painted horse equine painting

"Band of Brothers" c2007

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This past week has been crazy trying to balance my new workout schedule and painting. I think I've figured out how to get a few hours of studio time in every day, and should be able to get more time in as the weather gets nice enough to where I can move my easel and paints outside.

Today's painting is another knife/spoon painted horse abstract. I love this color palette, so calming, but filled with energy at the same time.

The other piece I had similar to this one was sold to one of my favorite collectors, a wonderful woman who is a veterinarian in Tennessee. She has a number of my horses hanging in her home, and thanks to her gift giving, her friends do, too!

I hope to have more listed tomorrow! We'll see how early I get done at the gym tonight, and if I get my preschool newsletter completed.

"A Lady Waits" an abstract metallic nude figure painting

A Lady Waits is my latest installment in my red metallic series. I'm really enjoying the way the light works its way across these bold red paintings and reflects off the metallic teal, gold and purple accents.

This piece changes depending on the angle. At times, looking like a demure woman with a blanket over her legs, but then the light changes and you think.... could this be a mermaid with her scales shimmering in the sunshine?

"Lady" measures 16"x20" on 1.5" deep gallery wrapped canvas. It is available now in my ebay store, and comes varnished and ready to hang.

"Fruition of Dreams" a modern abstract tree metallic

Fruition of Dreams was actually painted out of a response to some bad news I received. I was not chosen for an opportunity I really yearned for. But as I digested the facts, and got over my pity party for a an hour or so, I realized that this is what is meant to happen.

I'm following the principles of "The Secret" in my life right now. And I do believe that the universe gives you exactly what you expect to receive. With this opportunity, I would have been away from my family for 15 weeks, or nearly 4 months. And that part of the plan broke my heart. I had wrapped my mind around 10-12 weeks, and adding another month to that made the whole thing seem a lot less appealing.

And that's why it didn't happen for me. It wasn't the right fit for me and my family.

That's what today is all about. Creating my own opportunities. I'm moving past the fact that TIME CHANGE SUCKS and I didn't get a lick of sleep last night.

I got up at 5:30, worked out for an intense half an hour on my elliptical machine while watching a Dr. Phil episode tivo'ed from Friday. The baby is up and dressed, happily eating her breakfast and watching Sesame Street. My eldest daughter, despite a bit of a restless night is still slumbering, and I'm eating a yummy HEALTHY breakfast.

I'm going to drop off my three year old at school this morning, then the baby and I will be heading to the gym to meet my friend and lift some weights.

I've got a busy day planned, so I had better get to it! If you want to see more of this painting or any others I have available, come visit my ebay store!

"Portland Rain" an abstract, minimalist cityscape

I can't get enough of my studio these days. I'm able to focus on the wonderful world of creating the images in my head....

Today's painting is titled "Portland Rain", and it's a knife painted minimalist contemporary cityscape. After living in the Pacific NW for almost 10 years, I've come to really love the beauty in the rain in the city.

This piece is available in my ebay store. It's 18"x24" on deep 1.5" gallery wrapped canvas. The slashes of rain are a multitude of iridescent color.

"Ride Your Wild Horses" a contemporary abstract horse equine painting

Again, a horse painting... always a horse painting! I love painting horses. This particular piece came to me while I was listening to Classic Rewind on Sirius Radio. U2.... brings back a lot of memories.

And as I was sketching for ideas to paint today... the lyrics "who's going to ride your wild horses" came on. The painting was born at that moment.

Lots of thick paint, movement, texture.

Available now in my ebay store, along with a number of other pieces.

On another note, a journey in my life came to an end last night. I was not selected for a project I had been waiting to hear about. But.... one more opportunity still stands in front of me. We shall see what tomorrow brings.

I will control my destiny, whether through that exciting adventure, or another. And knowing that, my heart is light, there is a spring in my step, and the paintings are flying off the canvas...

It's a good day!

"One Fish" an abstract bright yellow orange fish

"One Fish" c2007
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This piece is a 12"x12" study of a fish, in bright yellows & oranges against a vivid blue. Canvas is 1.5" gallery wrapped, and ready to hang.

This item is ebay item number 120094646305

Starting bid is only $39.

"Rain Poppies" a bold abstract field of red poppies in the rain

"Rain Poppies" c2007

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It's funny that on the most beautiful day in the pacific northwest in more than four months I choose to paint a scene that centers around rain! I thought the bright red abstract poppies contrasted beautifully against the dark chocolate background.

The shades of blue from the slashing rain combine to make quite a fluid, movement filled piece.

I'm so happy to be over my "painters block"and creating work that I enjoy. Have a lovely Tuesday everyone! We're going to have one more bonus day of beautiful weather, so I'll be taking the girls to the duck pond this afternoon again.

"Running on Air" an abstract equine horse knife painting

"Running on Air" c2007

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Yes! I have found my mojo again. I'm painting, I'm inspired, I am feeling good! Even with my husband out of town all last week (blah), and lots of crazy crazy stuff going on in my personal life... I am feeling the creative bug.

So, painting... soothes my soul, boosts my spirit, and is better than meditation for calming my mind.

This piece returns to one of my favorite subjects. Horses. Bold horses painted with a palette knife and a spoon.... lots of texture, movement. Up for sale now.

"Birth of Spring" a jewel tone abstract tree landscape

"Birth of Spring" c2007

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I'm inspired again to paint. So I'm running with it. Sleep or no sleep.

This particular piece is 20"x30" on 3/4" gallery wrapped canvas. It is up for auction now with no reserve.

Bask in the Glow, an abstract tree landscape

"Bask in the Glow" c2006

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This particular painting is inspired by the works of Gustav Klimt, with rich bold reds, deep browns, and metallic gold.

Contemporary and modern, this piece will enhance many different decor styles.

20"x32" total size, on two gallery wrapped canvasses, 20x16 each

"After a Swim" a bold red yellow lab labrador portrait

"After a Swim" c2007

11"x14" gallery wrapped canvas

This is painting number two in the series of dog portraits I'm putting up to help raise the funds necessary to care for my sweet old lab.

"Eager to Please" a contemporary chocolate lab portrait

"Eager to Please" 2007

This portrait is near and dear to my heart. It is fashioned after my sweet Mollie Moe, a chocolate lab I have had for nearly 11 years.

Recently, Mollie has had some serious medical issues, and at one point last week, I thought I would have to say goodbye to my best friend. But, she has pulled through, and will some vigilant medical care, we can keep her comfortable and as healthy as possible for the time she has left with us.

To assist with this, I created a series of canine portraits, mostly labs that I will be listing this week.

All proceeds from these paintings will go towards the veterinary care Mollie needs to stay healthy.

Mollie, my chocolate lab

I'm worried about my dog. My dog, Mollie, an 11 year old chocolate lab is sick. She's been sick before, in fact, through her entire life she has had a host of problems, including, but not limited to epilepsy, which would render her completely incapacitiated in the throes of a grand mal seizure.

The epilepsy has passed, but now she's having problems with her hips, she is losing her eyesight, and lately she has developed some really bad tummy problems.
Mollie won't eat. And that is NOT normal. My big fat dog loves her food, so not eating means she really doesn't feel well. And she's had accidents several times in the house in the middle of the night, again NOT normal.

So, today, she is spending the night at the veterinarian's office, while we wait for blood tests to come back in the morning and make a plan of action for treating her.
I'm in a hard place right now, and am trying not to worry about what the future holds for my sweet Mollie. With her hips, I made a promise to myself that I would not make her live out her life in pain. I decided that when she could no longer climb our stairs, I would face the possibility that she was in chronic pain.

But I'm having to look at the idea that my dog might not be around much longer. She's getting old, and it seems like she's going downhill.

It breaks my heart. She is my first baby. I have had her for three years longer than I've known my husband. She used to go everywhere with me when I was single, and slept at the foot of my bed. She snores incessantly, has terrible gas, and her eyes go cock-eyed when she's really tired.
In the vet's office today, I took a good look at her. At the grey that covers her muzzle, her eyes that are starting to get cloudy, and her tired, wobbling gait. I don't know what I'm going to do without her... and God willing, I won't have to find out any time soon.

But, I will do what's best for Mollie, to keep her from feeling pain, regardless of how much it hurts me. Because I love her.

Poppies in Perspective - large scale semi abstract field of red poppy flowers

"Poppies in Perspective" c2006

Only chance to own this piece

Ok, so I have not been able to paint in over a week. And now, I'm creating a large order for a client of mine to hang in her boutique in Arizona, I've got some major things happening on a personal level, and I am itching to create.

Driving me crazy.

Hopefully, I'll be able to sneak away tomorrow morning and spend some "me" time in the studio. I need it. Desperately.

In the mean time, I have put up Poppies in Perspective for auction. This is the only time it will be available, if the reserve for some reason isn't met... it will be retired, meaning it will live in my house forever. I love this painting, and it resonates for me.

So, that said, if I can't find the right home for it, the piece will stay with me.

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"Desert Kisses" - modern, earthy heart duo

Only two days left to order your custom heart painting!

This particular design is one of my favorites. It's subtle, yet the black gives an impact to the overall composition.

If you look closely, you will see that the cream colored hearts have a shimmer of antique gold.

A timeless painting you're sure to enjoy for years.

Blues & Chocolate - a duo of hearts in brown, blue and cream

There's only two more days left to order a set of hearts for your sweetheart. You can choose from four unique designs, and will receive one painted canvas, 20"x30" depicting two hearts on different backgrounds.

A lovely gift for someone special in your life.

Heart Paintings, new custom heart paintings for Valentine's

Heart Paintings

Custom work for Valentine's Day, Click Title to Bid

As I was finishing an order this weekend for a client, I received an email asking if I could create something special with a heart theme for a Valentine's Day gift. So yes, I'm offering custom heart paintings for a week.

You have your choice of four designs, as listed on eBay, and my turnaround time is 2 days. There is time to order for Valentine's and have the paintings shipped directly to your sweetheart.

"Waiting at Sunset" abstract horse equine painting

"Waiting at Sunset" c2007

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Horses soothe me. Watching them, reading about them, and painting them. There is something magical in the silhouette of a horse that brings me peace.

Lately, my world has been out of control, filled with tension, and as a result, I've been more anxiety ridden than I normally am. So I painted horses the other day. And the knot between my shoulder blades lessened, my jaw unclenched, and I was once again content.

Dragonfly Sorbet, a new Daily Color Study

"Dragonfly Sorbet" c2007

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Again, back to my favorite subject of late. Dragonflies, a symbol of luck and transformation.

I've got my fingers crossed for both in my life right now.

Pygmy Goat Study

"Pygmy Goat Study" c2007

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So I recently chatted with someone who used to raise pygmy goats. And I looked them up.

Those are the cutest li'l guys I have ever seen! I had to paint one.

Here is my first of what will probably be many pygmy goat studies, because they make me smile.

"Centaur" A dark, moody study of a male centaur

"Centaur" c2007

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First, let me take a moment to apologize for my absence from my blog for a few days. I've got a lot going on in my life right now, and am feeling overwhelmed and incredibly preoccupied.

Add to that a case of "painters block", and there you have it. Not much new.

I did get a chance to work in my studio this weekend on a project I'm starting for a dear friend of mine. I'm being commissioned to create several large pieces for him, and am working out the kinks mentally for what would go best with his space.

This centaur is representation of that process this weekend. I worked at him until I got the right perspective and color balance. Now, if he was twice as big, it would be the finished product!

But, it is not, so this lovely 30x20 canvas is up for sale now on eBay.

Please, as always, holler with any questions. I'm always more than happy to chat with customers and friends.

Crimson Dragonflies - a symbol of transformation and luck

OK, so today I'm having a hard time getting to my studio to paint. I've got a lot on my mind and am suffering from painters block a little bit.

It's funny how personally I can take the comments of others sometimes. I have a thick skin most of the time, but when I'm really concerned/stressed/excited about something, it doesn't take too much to jab at me.

And in the middle of what I hope to be a life changing process, I find myself wondering why the comments and agendas of others should matter. This is, after all, my journey, my life, and my dreams.

Ok, there. I boosted myself back up.

The dragonflies in this painting are representative of transformation, and a symbol of good luck. Both of which I am hoping for right now.

Love to all.

"Make a Connection" minimalist nude, dance texture

"Make a Connection" c2007

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My moods affect my paintings. Duh, right? Of course, you say, mood will affect your paintings, with the use of light, color, etc.

But it's more than that. Yesterday, I was and still am excited by some things that are happening in my life, and this painitng is a result of what the canvas "spoke" to me. No, I don't think canvasses actually speak, per se, but I just started painting, and this is the vision I had.

It's a good sized piece, 20"x30", and represents two figures dancing. One, is the pursuer, and the other is pulling away. Interpret as you like, it's about the connections people make between eachother, hence the name.

Up for auction now.

Have a great day!

"A Tangled Web" Last chance to buy

"A Tangled Web" c2006

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OK, so this piece has created a great deal of interest, but for some reason, hasn't found a home yet. It has been bought, then the person couldn't come up with the funds to pay, bid on only to have an error on my auction, and several folks have inquired about it.

So it's available one time at auction on eBay, and if it doesn't find a home, will be included in an educational fundraising auction for my daughter's school. This is the last week it will be available for sale.

The piece is three canvasses (a triptych) 28"x14" each, so the total size is 28"x42". It comes with staple free edges, and is ready to hang.

"Autumn Eclipse" a huge 60 inch abstract landscape diptych

"Autumn Eclipse" c2007

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After a few days out of my studio working on another project, I finally was able to take some time and finish Autumn Eclipse, my latest large scale contemporary landscape.

This piece is filled with rich warm reds, oranges and umbers, highlighted with antique gold, yellow, and a hint of dark hooker's green.

The finished painting measures 60" wide, 20" tall, and is ready to hang with staple free edges.

If you are the first person to meet my reserve and you win the auction, shipping is free!

"Dragonflies Dance" a new dragonfly daily

"Dragonflies Dance" c2007

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Don't have much time, just putting details down...

4x6 canvas panel

Blues, greens & splashes of red oxide.

Black/iridescent dragonflies!

"Waiting by the Sea", a daily equine horse color study

"Waiting by the Sea" c2007

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No matter what I work on, the subject of horses eventually makes its way back onto my canvas.

Maybe because horses were the first thing I drew, my first love, and have always held a special place in my heart.

This is another daily in my Sea series, of a horse looking out in the distance, waiting for something. It's 7"x5" on canvas panel, ready for easy framing in any standard frame.

"Siren Song" a watery, mysterious nude

"Siren Song" c2007

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I've been working with different glazing techniques, and Siren is a result of many hours' worth of experimentation until I found what I was looking for.

She appears to float through the blue green water, her reddish brown hair swirling around her.

Siren measures 30"x20", and has staple free edges, so she comes ready to hang.

I'm looking forward to seeing what this new series brings. #2 is in process on two canvasses, and will measure 60" long.

"Thinker" minimalist, abstract female nude

"Thinker" c2007

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Ok, so I'm not sure how I forgot to post this one. She only has one day left at auction, but "Thinker" is a different style for me, and I'm enjoying the freedom in more minimalist work.

She measures 14x11, and is painted on gallery wrapped canvas.

Antique gold background, with orange, red and black.

Lots of texture, and the paint is applied three dimensionally.

"Sea Horse" an abstract equine color study

"Sea Horse" c2007

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Here is the latest of my Sea dailies. I am really into the cool greens and pthalo blue with splashes of reddish brown. Such an energetic color palette.

This piece is 5x7 canvas panel, up for auction now.

"Dragonfly Sea" blues, greens, metallic accents

"Dragonfly Sea" c2007

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I'm back to painting some smaller daily works. I was stuck with a larger piece I started today, and to clear my head I created some color studies... turns out I have missed doing the smaller pieces on canvas panels!

This piece is 5x7 on a canvas panel and is up for auction now. Dragonflies have been one of my more popular subject, and this is a color scheme I haven't done before in this size.

"From the Fire" a new red abstract nude

"From the Flames" c2007

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I have had such an amazing response to my Tempest series, that I took it in a new direction... I'm working on a Fire series, with bright reds, oranges, and gold.

This painting is 24"x24", Deep 1.5" Gallery wrapped sides are painted. Coated with a clear varnish.

It's up for auction now. And I'm having a 1.00 & 5.00 no reserve auction sale on select pieces. Visit my store for all of my current work!

"A Tree in Brooklyn" modern, contemporary cityscape

"A Tree in Brooklyn" c2007

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This painting, as those of you who follow my work is not something you might normally associate with my style. This piece began with several layers of background color, then the metallic "buildings", and in the foreground a stark, black tree stakes his claim in this metropolis.

I love it. I love the subtle shimmer of the metallic glazes behind the strong lines of the tree.

It is 24x24 on deep gallery wrapped edges, and is up for auction with no reserve.

"Scorned" a new spoon painted nude

"Scorned" c2007

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It's hard to capture movement on a small canvas sometimes. I am having such a delightful time working with movement, body shapes, color and texture in this new series of nudes I'm working on.

This particular piece is called Scorned, and depicts a woman in the midst of a rage. Her head thrown back in absolute fury, arm overhead, and fallen to her knees.... it is, of course, red.

She is 14"x11" gallery wrapped canvas, painted with a spoon and comes ready to hang. As with all of my smaller dailies, shipping is free.

"Abandon" bright, bold nude is relisted for two days!

"Abandon" c2007

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I don't normally post the same painting twice, but this piece had an error on it's eBay listing and ended days before it was supposed to.

As a result, and as a courtesy to those who did not have a chance to bid, I have relisted the piece for two additional days!

Please email me with any questions. This painting is bright, colorful, lots of texture and metallic gold highlights. It is finished with a gloss varnish and the sides are painted and staple free.

It looks stunning alongside the next piece in the series "Invitation"....

"Invitation" c2007 a bold, abstract nude

"Invitation" c2007

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I have like 20 seconds to type this, so all you're getting is a short description of the piece.

24x18, gallery wrapped sides

Bold brushstrokes, reds, oranges, warm tones, metallic bronze and gold highlights.

"Bronze Stallion" a miniature daily horse painting

"Bronze Stallion" c2007

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I've gotten lots of email lately asking when I'm going to list another horse painting, so here is my most recent piece.

This little gem is 4"x4" on gallery wrapped stretched canvas. He's painted entirely in iridescent paint, so the entire piece really shimmers.

As with all my daily paintings, shipping is free while up at auction.

"A Tangled Web" large scale abstract

"A Tangled Web" c2006

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As I move into 2007, I am making more room in my studio by letting go of some of my 2006 pieces with the best offer feature in eBay.

If you have had your eye on a painting, now is the time to bid or make your best offer. Some of these works will be removed from my store and put up for auction here to benefit local non profit organizations, or will be hung in my own home.... my inventory generally moves so quickly, I don't get to enjoy my paintings for very long on my own walls...

This particular work is a triptych, 28"x42", 3 panels of 28"x14" each. It comes with painted sides and ready to hang.

"Abandon" a bright, modern abstract nude

"Abandon" c2007

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As an artist, I recognize that there is nothing so graceful as the curves on a woman's body. I suppose that's why the female form is and has been so prominent a subject in paintings for centuries.

I have been drawn to painting nudes lately, the form, to composition, the flow of the paintings have been inspired by old photographs, sketches from my life drawing classes in college (yes, I graduated 10+ years ago and still have some of my sketches), and pictures in my head.

This particular piece is filled with lots of bold brushstrokes, movement, and vivid colors, quite the contrast from my nude listed two days ago, which is cool colors, dark, and more moody.

It's a celebration, a woman dancing with abandon... hence the name.

It's 24"x18" on gallery wrapped canvas, and comes ready to hang.

As always, email me with any questions. Thanks!

"Sky Full of Dragons" abstract, colorful dragonflies

"Sky Full of Dragons" c2007

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So the dawn of yet another year has inspired me to paint, and paint, and paint and paint. Today, I worked on a mural for my daughter's preschool, and now I'm heading to the studio to get some "brush time" before tucking my daughters in to bed.

My husband, bless his heart, takes over with bathing duties and bedtime winding down so I can get to the studio in the evenings.

I have a head full of ideas, and not all of them are cohesive, or even in a similar style. I found some great old black and white photos of women, which inspired yesterday's painting, and today I just went with the colors and let them flow as they would... filling a canvas with a rainbow of dragonflies.

Love them both, actually.

This piece is again 24x24 on deep gallery wrapped sides, so it's pretty good sized, and is up for auction now.

"Ready or Not" modern, edgy nude

"Ready or Not" c2007

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I can't believe it's already 2007! I'm in a painting flurry, and on quite a creative streak, so I'm painting like crazy until I hit a stall....

This piece is 24x24 on deep gallery wrapped edges. Dark, earthy tones, very moody.