These evergreen trees grew right outside my home. The early morning light transformed the familiar scene into a moody, fantastical sight. I had to paint it! 

Thirsty horse near Glacier National Park stops for drink on a hot July day. 

Evening Primrose emerge every spring at my favorite park.  

The late fall colors in Grand Teton National Park inspired this painting. Trees still had some of their glow and the grasses and smaller plants were an array of stunning warm colors.  

I lived in this small Iowa town for a few years. It was settled by Swedish immigrants, but its streets were named for British authors! The early morning colors this day reflected the peacefulness of this lovely hamlet.  

This buck kept a watchful eye out on his herd in Yellowstone National Park. I created the 48"x36" original art with fabric, paints, fibers, and my sewing machine! The deer was made separately and then stitched to the background. The grasses are thick... 

I love country roads. This one in Kansas reminded me of the country walks I enjoyed so much as a child in rural Iowa. 

Rural Kansas in October, a peaceful golden delight! 

Fall cattail made a picture perfect perch in this scene I encountered on an early morning walk. 

I came upon a lone bison grazing in Grand Teton National Park, just a day before the first snowfall of the year would blanket this scene. The original painting contains many subtle colors and delicate texture.  

My young friend Lisa shares her snack with a hungry chipmunk.  

Intriguing lighting on Japanese Maple branches inspired this painting. The tree was a fragment of the beauty I discovered at the Japanese Garden in Portland, Oregon.  

The idea for this painting came during a late fall drive in the country. Cool colors predominate in this highly textured painting.  

My niece delighted in feeding grass to this sociable prairie dog.  

This painting was a study in textures for me. It was a challenge to convey the softness of this young goose's down and the various textures of his surroundings. Lovely subtle hues also invite close exploration of this realistic work.