A bit of the past

Early 1900's, gasoline pumps had
a calibrated glass cylinder on top.
The fuel was pumped up into the
cylinder. Pumping stopped; then the
gasoline was let out into the customer's
gas tank by gravity. Imagine?! We
found this vintage pump somewhere in
Tennessee or W.Virginia.?! Not sure.
Of course, this wonderful barn was what
caught my eye.

My First Oil Painting..

So who knew! I finally took the
plunge and walked to Hewlett Point
Beach L.I. and took a photo of this boat.
I bought oil paints years ago but
never dared to paint with them..
You all paint so beautifully with oil
as well as water that I wanted to at
least try.

Oktoberfest -2010

Every year, my husband and I go to
our friend's house for his annual
"Oktoberfest". There is nothing better
than enjoying the festive Bavarian band,
eating delicious German food, drinking all
kinds of beer and most of all..enjoying the
company of wonderful friends. This is Al
who was watching his wife dancing!!

Peconic River Herb Farm

While driving on the Eastern end of
Long Island, we stopped at the herb
farm which is 14 acres of a photographer's
or painter's "paradise" full of colorful
flowers and old cottages like you see
here.

Remember When ?

The reference picture was from a
small collection of Vintage hats that
was displayed in an Upstate
New York Boutique. I love hats,
especially floppy ones. Didn't you
love to see the old movies where
the Ladies wore hats all the time?
Ahh, those were the days...!

Tuscan Hidden Garden

The reference picture was given to me by
a friend, who requested a pastel painting
of Tuscany. Tuscany is full of hills,
mountains and beautiful courtyards. I
especially love the old stone walkways
and archways leading into those magical
gardens.

We "Brake" for Barns

I wish I could tell you what it is, but
whenever I see a barn during our
trips, I immediately feel the need to
take a picture. This wasn't your
traditional barn, but something about
the shadowing and color drew me in to
this North Carolina barn.

BATHTIME

Thank you all for your beautiful
sympathy messages . It's been a
very sad month for me, but I need
to get started on my paintings like
Dad would have wanted. This is my
niece, Alani, after washing her hair.
This was painted with pastel on
suede paper.

ADIOS MI PAPI

After having a stroke, my Dad passed away early Sat. morning. He was an incredible gentleman
and I will miss him terribly. I posted this
watercolor that my Dad painted a few months
ago. He was so proud of it as well as I and I
needed to share this with all my blogger
friends.

Jessica

I had the pleasure of painting this model
during a portrait workshop with Master
Pastelist Dan Slapo. I've known this young
lady since she was born 12 years ago and
enjoyed portraying her as the beautiful
young woman she has become.

Somewhere in Tennessee

This is another wonderful barn from
Tennessee. I love these old beautiful
buildings which are so full of character.

HYPNOTIC ENCHANTRESS

Recently at an Upstate N.Y. Church Wedding,
I heard the beautiful sound of the cello. The
sound from this instrument was almost hypnotic
and as beautiful as the girl that was playing it.

Tuscan Dawn

One of many interesting
narrow streets in
Tuscany, Italy which
always caught my eye,
with its typical old
lanterns and beautiful
flowers that cascade
from the windows.

PAPI

My Dad who will be 99 in March waits by the window for
the bus to pick him up and take him to spend the day at
the senior center. Of course, this was a great time to grab
my camera.

Oceanside, New York

This is my latest commissioned house painting. The homeowner requested the house be painted in Black and White with only the flag and flowers in color.

Peconic, Long Island Vineyard

Passing through Peconic we noticed a vineyard with lots of grapes...all different in color. I stopped to take a photo for this painting and of course, I had to taste some of their wines. The Merlot was excellent! Don't forget to serve that Dry Rose' next week since it goes very well with Turkey. "Happy Thanksgiving" to all my friends.

Dwight

While I was at a barbecue recently, I saw a man who I just knew I had to paint. I finally mustered up the courage to ask this stranger if I could take a photo of him..and thankfully he obliged. I am really glad that I asked him and I am happy with the results.

Magazine girl

I painted this from a picture in a magazine which was advertising "watches" Yes, watches"..but I thought it was an interesting one to practice on shading as well as her hair.

Mystery Girl

CHARMING TUSCAN CAFE

WEDDING DAY - 1968

AFTERNOON SHADOWS

Tennessee Barn

On our way back from Tennessee
we stopped to take some photos of
old barns. I think they have such
character. Someday they won't be
around but hopefully I'll be able to
capture the moment of a few of them.

MY WEDDING DAY - 1968

After Graduation

RACHEL

DANCE REHEARSAL

SIERRA

BEAUTIFUL SUNFLOWER

This precious Sunflower is my friend Judi's granddaughter Valerie. I received the photo a few years back but I saved it because I knew I had to paint it someday.

CALIFORNIA BABY

This is 3 year old Zoe Bella...granddaughter of my good friend Andy.

Plucked from the " tree of life"

I always liked still life portraits of fruit. Apples are especially my favorite. Until you paint an apple, you don't realize how much color Mother Nature puts into the beautiful fruit. I had alot of fun doing this painting and had to eat one of my subjects when finished.

GOTHIC WEDDING

Not wanting the traditional wedding, Erik suggested
having a Halloween Wedding. Their guests arrived
in various costumes.

CHRISTINA & JOEY

John Falcon

Still Life

This painting was raffled off and I am pleased to donate a portion to the American Diabetes Assoc. in honor of my Mother who died of this disease.

Moonlight Fairy

Antique Car

Robert Cariola

A Barn's Eye View

Welcome Home !

Cole Jonathan

Forrester & Hyla

Yosemite

Sisters

Danielle

Victoria - First Communion

Henhouse

American Eagle