This past year has been one of numerous trials and triumphs. Finally back in the studio after much time away resulted in this painting of hope and joy. (Click for full view)

Broken Hearted - "Original" Work In Progress. At times our heart breaks for another. God wants us to trust Him with every concern. (Click for full view)

Sea Turtle - Original Work In Progress (Click for full view)

My latest "original" WIP in Oil. I love the restful nature of this painting. I am contemplating the color story. (Click for full view)

It is so good to finally be back in the studio. I have missed it! I worked on the first layer of oil on this "original" piece. I am loving the colors. They are radiant for now. (Click for full view)

"Redeemed" 16x20. "Original" Mixed media on canvas. (See video). "It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me." -Galatians 2:20 Experimenting with color. (Click for full view)

(Click on Title for my inspiration story) “This Close” "Original" WORK IN PROGRESS... God gave me the vision for this, my self-portrait, over a year ago. It is the first I have ever attempted.

I enjoyed rendering this cat portrait. I love the high contrast of the white pastel on black paper. There is something satisfying about creating silhouettes. (Click for full view)

18x24, Graphite and charcoal on paper. A study in 3-point perspective. I love the clean lines of modern houses. "Original" work.

"Joyful" 8x10. "Original" Oil on canvas. This still life painting was rendered live with items I gathered from my moms house to paint. The small bird in this painting simply brings me joy!

"Hope" 18x24. "Original" Charcoal on paper. This still life study was rendered using the subtraction method. Nothing is more intimate than the time we spend in Bible study and prayer.

18x24, Charcoal and graphite on paper. Using the subtractive method this portrait was rendered using charcoal, graphite, and a white China marker. What a cutie! "Original" from a family photo.

WORK IN PROGRESS... concept sketch for my oil painting of Jesus. I love the sketch to much I am hesitant to paint over it. :-D

8x10. Oil on canvas. I have always wanted to paint a nativity. I really enjoyed painting this for Christmas. Blues and purples together portray Royalty. Happy birthday, Jesus.