Sunday, July 13, 2008



"cortona italy cat" in progress
watercolor


this is a "tuscany rooftops" in process

Wednesday, July 9, 2008



Our last night in Cortona, we were treated to a special event. It began with a parade, drums and trumpets, to introduce the guilds (neighborhoods) participating in the flag throwing contests. All were dressed in medieval costume. It was spectacular.

Friday, July 4, 2008

Can she see it now????


I was minding my own business in the art room yesterday when my "friend" Susan snapped this picture. We laugh a lot on thursday afternoons.

Thursday, June 26, 2008



This sketch was done on location in Siena, Italy. Karen and I found a quiet place to sketch while the final James Bond movie was being made somewhere in the area.

Siena, Italy


This painting, watercolor underpainting and soft pastel, was done after our trip from the sketch on location in Siena, Italy. I loved the washlines. We waited patiently for a touch of sun to get some shadows. Finally.

Thursday, June 19, 2008



as printed in the AZ Republic newspaper today,6/19/2008 "another spectacular Arozona sunset viewed from Surprise is like a painter's multihued palette. The colorful photograph was taken by Charlie Lang"