Painting
Franklin Park Performing and Visual Arts Center - Guest
36441 Blueridge View Lane,
Purcellville , VA 20132
Loudoun Valley Cluster, 2025 Stop #21
My Daughter photographed this African Rooster near Cape Town, South Africa. Later, she shared it with me and I depicted it in oil.
Oil on Linen
Artist's Statement
In addition to local works, frequent travels to Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Arizona, Utah, and iconic parks like the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Yellowstone, and Red Rock Canyon provide inspiration for my work. My travels to Greece, Italy, the UK, and Costa Rica allowed for photographing and painting en plein air. Bush safaris in South Africa, Kenya, and Zambia further expanded the collection with depictions of magnificent animals and rustic landscapes.
I have a formal background in nursing, including a B.S.N. from the University of Virginia and an M.S.N. from the Medical College of Virginia, a love for swimming, biking, sailing, hiking, and traveling complements the passion for painting.
I am excited to return to WLAST after participating in the 2024 tour. It is a true honor to show my work after years of training within the Loudoun art community and with local artists, including the visionary, Penny Hauffe, who continues to shape my craft.
This African Buffalo, a big five, is a Cape Buffalo. We viewed it traveling in a large herd of hundreds in the Maasai Mara, Kenya. He is depicted in Oil.
Oil
This Black Rhino was seen by my daughter and myself in the Maasai Mara, Kenya. Later I painted it in oil.
Oil on Linen
With good rains in Kenya, Amboseli National Park is green and beautiful. Here is an Elephant traveling in front of Kilimanjaro. An Acacia tree is also depicted. The Acacia is an iconic symbol of the African Savannah. It is known for it's resilience and adaptability. I enjoyed depicting this scene i
Oil on Linen
My daughter and I viewed and photographed these elephants in Amboseli National Park. We kept our distance, and later I painted them in oil.
Oil on Linen
My daughter and I viewed this herd of African Elephants walking in front of Kilimanjaro. This is a sunset scene. The elephants were returning for the evening.
Oil on Linen
Here you see an afternoon Trail Ride in front of the Teton Range, near Jacksonville, WY. The Tetons are still capped with snow on this late June day.
Oil on Linen
In this scene, Jackson Lake is depicted on a sunny day with June flowers blooming. Behind are the Tetons, still covered with snow. This is a famous viewing site in the Teton National Park and I depicted it in oil.
Oil on Linen
The Maasai is home to this magnificent male elephant. He was viewed in the African bush. We gave him plenty of leeway as he walked down the road and we pulled off to the side. He walked past us and continued on his journey.
Oil on Linen
The Battle of Upperville took place on the banks of Goose Creek, near the town. This oil is of a warm, beautiful fall day with autumn foliage.
Oil on Linen
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Friday, Saturday, and Sunday - June 6, 7 and 8, 2025
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