Sleddin' Time

This is one of my watercolor illustrations from my children’s  book called Grandma’s Smile. The  story is about my grandmother who takes her dog and my boys  sled ridding.  It is a true story with a little imaginative … Read the rest

Winter Moon

The moonlight always fascinates me.  I will often go out at night just to look at the moon and I often take my camera with me.

In this painting I capture the interesting shadows of the fence line … Read the rest

Sleigh Ride

What a joy it must have been to ride in a sleigh pulled by horses!

This painting captures two sleighs out on a cold winter evening.  One sleigh has a couple who are out for a ride.  The … Read the rest

Evening Sleigh Ride

Every year I try to paint a new horse and sleigh scene in time for Christmas.

I love the colors in this painting.

I can make any card into a Christmas card or any other greeting you … Read the rest

New England Sleigh Ride

When I think of New England, I think of the gentle rolling hills of pine and of the rock ledges poking out of the ground all over the place.  That is what I am trying to … Read the rest

Winter Wonderland

In this painting I tried to capture a sleigh ride at night.

Can you imagine the sleigh bells ringing and the horses frosty breath? The squeak of the sled runners as they slide across the frozen snow?

I … Read the rest

Winter Cabin

This painting is dedicated to my friend, Ed,  who is passed away.

Every year in January, he would go cross country skiing up north for 2 weeks.

I always remember him coming back after vacation and he’d look … Read the rest

Winter Barn

The setting for this barn is a deep, cold, winter at the end of the day.  The setting sun which has almost disappeared pours out a small pink ray of light onto the soon-to-be dark night.

There is … Read the rest

Deer Creek Bridge

I painted this scene because it reminds of the end of day when the deer start coming out and because I love covered bridges.

This is a traditional oil and can be used for winter or Christmas … Read the rest

Holiday Snowmen (2008)

Every year I do a new winter scene with a horse and sled.  For Christmas 2008, I also painted this fun scene.

This family of snowmen is holding a string of Christmas lights that spell out “Merry … Read the rest