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North Shore
36 x 36 Original sold, Hawaii. Prints available.
The third in a series of hibiscus cluster paintings, “North Shore” commands the room with bold colors and textures, and dramatic lighting. This realism is entirely achieved through the natural interplay of the watercolor pigment.
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Radiance
21 x 40 Original available. Prints available.
This breathtaking piece explores intense lighting and shadow while preserving the delicacy and inner glow of the lilies at day break. The velvety petals actually shimmer with mica I added to the paint, for a true radiant effect.
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Pale Orchid I
40 x 40 Original sold, Bangkok, Thailand. Prints available.
Abstract through its contrasting shapes and color, yet realistic in its large sweeping forms, Pale Orchid I is the first in a series of three orchids.
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Hawaiiana
19 x 28 Original available. Prints available.
While visiting Kauai, I had the pleasure of staying in an oceanfront home with a gorgeous garden of bamboo delicately intertwined with this flowering vine. The crisp morning lighting is captured beautifully in the flower.
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Cascade
34 x 21 Original available. Prints available.
The sheer delicacy and beauty of orchids needs no explanation. What I love most about Cascade, however, is not only its graphical composition and high contrast, but also the opportunity to push my “buzzing edges” strategy.
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April Showers
25 x 32 Original available. Prints available.
I love everything about this painting: the sheer intensity of the color, the tight composition that draws you in, the crisp lighting of the spring morning, and of course, the wonderful water drops.
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Heaven Scent
27 x 29 Original sold, Los Angeles, California. Prints available.
Under the protection of a trellis, sun rays filtered through perfectly to light up the lilies and create a dramatic light play. Combined with the lush foliage of the surrounding garden, these fragrant lilies took my breath away.
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View of Hanalei
30 x 40 Original available. Prints available.
A favorite memory is staying in a small shack right on the sand on Kauai’s Na Pali Coast. The unspoiled beaches and lush foliage were inspiring. This piece is a tribute to the rich greenery and bold colors you see everywhere on Kauai.
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Pale Orchid II
40 x 40 Original sold, Bangkok, Thailand. Prints available.
Abstract through its contrasting shapes and color, yet realistic in its large sweeping forms, Pale Orchid II is the second in a series of three.
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On the Kona Side
36 x 36 Original sold, Rancho Mirage, California. Prints available.
The stark contrasts of lush tropical foliage juxtaposed against miles of rigid black lava flows make the “Kona Side” of the big island one of my favorite places to visit.
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Hung Out to Dry
30 x 41 Original available. Prints available.
I love the exaggerated shape, size, and profile of the Angel’s Trumpet bloom. In this painting I showcase the parachute-like textures and super-sized shapes captured in incredibly intense detail.
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Black Pearl
19 x 28 Original available. Prints available.
Deep and mysterious, and painted with minerals that emit the same pearlessence as a Tahitian black pearl, this painting is incredibly dramatic in low light. Its colors reflect the dwindling light of the golden hour before dusk.
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Up Country
36 x 36 Original sold, San Diego, California. Prints available.
The second in a series of hibiscus cluster paintings, “Up Country” is a vibrant display of color and textures. The painting commands the room yet offers such delicacy that only watercolor can provide.
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Weekend in Catalina
23 x 33 Original sold, San Diego, California. Prints available.
Catalina island is a favorite destination for a weekend getaway. On one such weekend the fading light perfectly illuminated the brilliant warm colors of these beautiful plants found throughout the island.
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Double Delight
24 x 25 Original sold, New York, New York. Prints available.
I love the way your eye starts in the delicate folds of the center and spirals outward with intensifying color that culminates in the dramatic shadows and depths of the petal tips and rich background.
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Lilies on the Lanai
21 x 32 Original sold, Palm Desert, California. Prints available.
The dew drops and crisp morning light came together to make the perfect picture. Though the blooms are white, they display a rainbow of subtle colors that stand out against the depth, sheen, and detail of the greenery behind.
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Pale Orchid III
40 x 40 Original sold, Bangkok, Thailand. Prints available.
Abstract through its contrasting shapes and color, yet realistic in its large sweeping forms, Pale Orchid III is the third in a series of three.
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High Noon
28 x 17 Original available. Prints available.
On one of my travels, I was struck by an electric-red field of wild holly hocks. This painting features my “buzzing edges” technique that captures the intense color and blazing heat distortion of the mid-day sun.
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First Light
18 x 21 Original sold, Bangkok, Thailand. Prints available.
If you look closely, you can see the shape of a heart hidden within the rose. Also, the brilliant morning sun creates so much contrast that this painting appears to glow when viewed in low light.
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Luminance
30 x 18 Original sold, Santa Barbara, California. Prints available.
Luminance is about the interplay of light and transparency. Gorgeous backlighting and brilliant color create a vibrancy and an abstract quality that, for me, approaches the feel of stained glass.
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Morning in Maui
19 x 28 Original available. Prints available.
It’s no secret that it rains everyday in the islands. This new bird of paradise bloom was freshly showered just as the morning sun poked through the clouds, creating wonderful lighting and water texture effects.
