"Green Cellist"

36" x 48", oil on canvas

This is painting #3 in my "Movement and Music" series.

The cellist sways and rocks while she plays her instrument. Her eyes close as the music moves her body in time with the sweeps of her bow. The earthy tone of the instrument is expressed through the background colors. The spirit of the music surrounds her like the roses tossed on stage.

Art Lessons at My house!

I'm an art teacher! I absolutely love it. I teach lessons out of my home. We study the principles and elements of art. My students are currently ages 6 - 12. I have lots of pictures of their projects on my Facebook page. Add me there to view the whole album. I am going to host an art show for them in October so that they can show off all their hard work. It gives me such a great opportunity to relax and have fun doing creative projects with them. Our most recent project was paper mache sculptures and pinatas. It was lots of fun! We have also done clay illustrations like Barbara Reid's, painting, drawing, work on color and texture, perspective, recycled material sculpture (you should see the pop bottle fishes!) I think I have the best job ever.

Current Work:

I am currently working on a painting of the Oquirrh Mountain Temple in Daybreak, Utah. It should be done by August for the Dedication.

SOLD $1600.00

Approximately 30" x 36", Oil on canvas

The Salt Lake Temple

"Impressionist Temple"

SOLD $2,000.00
giclee prints available
approx. 30" x 40", oil on canvas

I finished this painting last fall. I was inspired by Monet and his cathedral series.

http://www.sacred-destinations.com/france/images/rouen/cathedral/resized/rouen-cathedral-monet-1893-musee-d-orsay-wc.jpg

I love this painting, and an interesting footnote: President Thomas S. Monson saw this painting in the show at the new UVU library opening! I wonder if he liked it too?

"Big Hair Rocker"

36" x 48", oil on canvas

This is painting #2 in my "Movement and Music" series, showing April 3 - 30 in the UVU Student Show at the Woodbury Gallery in Orem, Utah.

The Rocker stands with one foot forward. He rocks forward and backward, hair flying in rhythm with the loud music he plays from his electric guitar. The sound throbs, the lights are bright and warm. There is lots of movement in his hands as he executes a complicated solo.

This is dedicated to my husband, Paul, who totally rocks! No, he doesn't have long hair, but he's got STYLE.

"Acoustic Guitarist"

30" x 36", oil on canvas.

This is #1 in my "Movement and Music" series, showing in the UVU Student Show at the Woodbury Gallery in Orem, UT April 3 - 30.

The mellow sounds of the acoustic guitar are portrayed by warm reds, oranges and yellows. Under the spotlight the guitarist cradles his guitar as he plays. His body sways back and forth, his right hand strums and picks rhythmically while his left hand slides up and down the neck of his guitar. His feet shift slightly, casting interesting shadows. In the background the other instruments are silent but for the tapping of a cymbal and a snare.

This is the whole painting.
"Flamenco Dancer"

This painting is 36" x 48", oil on canvas.

This is painting #4 in my "Movement and Music" series, showing April 3 - 30 in the UVU Student Show at the Woodbury Gallery in Orem, Utah.

As the dancer slides gracefully across the floor of an outdoor venue we see the movement of her body and dress. Her graceful arms go through their series of movements as the guitar players in the background play music for her. I love the rhythm and energy of flamenco dancing. I used dark rich colors to portray the seductive feeling of the dance and the music. The crowd claps as they enjoy the dancer's performance under the outdoor patio lights.

I have to say that this painting has the most incredible frame on it. It was handmade and is a perfect match. It's a dark wood with worn edges and a line of dimpled dots running around the painting. It's very Spanish looking. Thanks Rett!

Blue Dancers

This painting is 36" x 48", oil on panel.

It is #3 in my "Movement and Music" series, showing April 3 - 30 in the UVU Student Show at the Woodbury Gallery in Orem, Utah.

My hope was to show the way various dancers and musicians move to their respective music. I love watching dancers. I especially love the jumps and lifts. I remember watching Mikhail Baryshnikov dance when I was a child and feeling like he could fly. This painting tries to capture that sense of flight and grace, and the intricate layers of music that accompany them.