Three Teaspoons

16 × 20 in Oil

Three Teaspoons was a painting I simply had to create, and I’m thrilled that the photographer generously gave me permission to do so. How fitting that these precious baby spoonbills are “teaspoons”!

Moments like this, captured in nature, are such a blessing for us to enjoy. I’m absolutely fascinated by spoonbills—their beauty, character, and tender family moments—and that fascination naturally finds its way into my artwork.

Cinque Terre was one of my favorite places in Italy. We visited 3 of the 5 villages. This is Monterosso al Mare. The history and charm is something to experience, I express the adventure through art. I hope you have a chance to go explore this fabulous place.

12x9 in oil

Tuscany, was inspired by my trip across the pond to Italy. The Tuscany region is beautiful wine country. The cypress trees are not only gorgeous but provide transportation assistance by lining the roads winding through the hillsides. I enjoyed reliving the fond memories of sitting on the patio soaking up that view. 

14x18 in oil

 Elegance and attitude was so much fun to capture. 

18x24 in oil

Photo credit: Stephanie Harter, which was kind enough to grant permission for me to paint her photograph of these Spoonbills.

Weathered Grace is reliable, steady and true, survived the storms and brought home the catch. She’s beautiful, she’s known hard times, yet she chooses grace.

24x18 in oil

Inspiration is all around us. One of our favorite boat rides is to go by the shrimp docks. Mrs. B docked at Gae’s seafood on St. Helena. 


12x9 in oil

Golden Marsh Reverie was part of my strada easel challenge for Plein air painting. This is my friend’s backyard off Davis Love overlooking the marsh just beyond the marina. 

12x16 in oil

Shrimper’s Rest

It’s satisfying to see the boats come in and dock after a honest days work. The rest comes after all the aftermath of unloading, cleaning, and double checking everything is secure. We’re grateful for the fisherman. 

This original oil painting is available at the King Street Art Center part of the Freedman Art District, Beaufort, SC. 


20x16 in oil

Take a stroll on this low country dirt road engulfed with the oak trees with the Spanish moss clinging to the branches as you walk towards the light. You can feel the peaceful solitude with each step. It’s a southern thing. 

This original oil painting is available at the King Street Art Center part of the Freedman Art District in Beaufort, SC.

This painting follows my Romeo and Juliet and Shakespeare so it seemed fitting to name her Cleopatra. The reflections is what captured my interest. The mirror image and water ripples felt poetic, hence the literature names. I’m completely fascinated with the Rosette Spoonbill.