Stories

Gala

All smiles for this pretty little painting I donated for a very good cause!

The Matthews Free Medical Clinic Gala!
So blessed to be included!

A Visit to Jill Steenhuis

Jill is one of my favorite artists ! So fun to see her in her Provence studio!

Snapshots of France

Let’s go!

Let’s eat!

Let’s mix!

Let’s paint!

Let’s laugh!

Let’s celebrate! Love every minute of my time with ThePips and my sister Linda! Our fearless travel guide, and interpreter!!!

Let’s shop!

Mini Workshop

When asked by a friend to do a mini workshop in Boone, of course I said yes!

My neighbor, friend & helper, Cookie !

My focused & amazing students!

So much talent!

A happy camper!

Some beautiful hydrangea painting! My heart was full!!!

Homeshow

For the last 4 years I’ve had the joy of being a part of this home show! This year two of my painting pals joined me! The lovely and talented Dani Durham & Michelle Yeldell. So thankful for this art journey & those that have been on it with me!!!

Painters in Provence

The inspiration photo of a pit stop in Provence! On our last trip to France, we saw these poppies as we drove! Had to stop!

The Painting

The painting … when I got home I spent some fun time in the studio !

The Memories

So enjoyed the process as well as the memories!

PIP Party

Then the post Provence PIP party! Pip stands for “Painters in Provence” a local friend group who love to travel and paint together!

Poppies

Everyone painted the same image! ( I painted two!) Love knowing this hangs in a dear friends home! The power of poppies will forever grace my heart! Love how diverse and unique each painting is! We each took one home!

Connie Winters Workshop

I had such an amazing time recently with the lovely and talented Connie Winters! She did an amazing 3 day workshop at the Carlton Gallery in Boone !

First day with Connie!

The painting … when I got home I spent some fun time in the studio !

Along the way to an amazing painting!

Outlining an interior room!

My contribution!

Painting with friends!

Pear Painting

The journey begins…

Abstract Crosses

Finished crosses!!  Everyone did a great job!!

What an honor to paint these doors for Christmas gifts for the designers at Front Door Fabrics & Interiors! Being one of the founding owners it makes me smile to think of how far we have all come!!!
I Adore the variety of styles represented in this workshop at Braitman’s studio! Thank you Allison Chambers for your incredible teaching & talents!
Here’s a video of my charlotte laundry/studio!! Pretty cool to see how God has redeemed this space having washed lots & lots of really dirty clothes for my 4 sons!!!

Workshop

Learning from the fantastic Nancy Franke at a workshop in Brevard, NC!

New City Church Presentation

Giving my art talk at New City Church! What an honor to have my work displayed in their gallery!