Boy in Tree

Boy in Tree

I visited family in Denver last week. On Sunday morning we worked in the garden while 6 year old Charlie climbed 30 feet up a pine tree. "I can see snow on the trees on the mountains!"

Trapeze, Pink Sky

Trapeze, Pink Sky

I want to be like her.

Two Reading in Boat

Two Reading in Boat
54"x32"
Many thanks to Kathy and Natalie for posing for this one.

Suitcase, Four Hands

Suitcase Four Hands
12"x12"
Tis the season of art auctions. This painting will be up for bidding at ArtSpan in San Francisco on March 28. For more information, go to http://www.artspan.org/events/28/03/2015/artspan-art-auction. 

Get Out the Art Group

One Saturday morning a month I meet with four artists who I really admire--Susan, Dana, Mary, and Leah--and we strategize about our careers. We each have the floor for about 15 minutes in which we share our successes, failures, and goals. I am so grateful for their input, humor and support.

Four Figures at Twilight

Four Figures at Twilight
40"x40"
I am grateful for winter trees, Pearly twilit skies and my friends.

Yes, and

Yes, and
10"x10"
The golden rule of improvisational theater is "Yes, and..." If someone says, "It' sure is hot here," another actor can respond, "Yes, and where are we going in this handbasket?" A wonderful rule for life; say yes as much as possible, and...

No Worries

No Worries
24"x24"
Okay, this is what I want to know: how do I live expansively when I'm struggling with constraints. How do I let go of anxiety and embrace gratitude?  I guess for me part of the solution is in painting something like this.

Chocolate Cake

Chocolate Cake
10"x10"
A tribute to Neldam's Bakery! I meant to paint some profound phrase on the top, but it was just too perfect as it was.

Leap, Winter Sky

Leap, Winter Sky
30"x20"
I was in Sacramento last month during a most beautiful twilight. It brought back to me all sorts of memories of walking home from school or hiking along the American River. A wonderful place to be launched from.

Beach Twilight

Beach Twilight
36"x48"

My favorite beach these days is Rodeo. We can get there and back after an early dinner, driving over the San Rafael bridge and through a one lane tunnel. In 45 minutes from home, I'm away from everything, the phone, the computer, the to-do lists. When I look at this painting, I don't even need to get in my car; I'm instantly there.