Incomplete?

This picture is a self portrait. My wedding photographer captured a photo of me twirling in my wedding dress and it is one of my favorites. This painting is of just that moment! I can't decide whether I want to paint my face on it. . When I tried I ended up looking like the Joker (from batman) hah! Not the look I was going for. Not my usual painting style, but something new I had to try!

Tangled

I took a picture of a few blooming roses I saw in my friend Tracy's yard. My sister Kristen said it reminds her of the movie Tangled because of the tall tower-like flowers and the floating lanterns in the back. Originally they were meant to be fallen leaves in the background. I like how the leaves/lanterns can be interpreted as either drifting away or getting closer. Makes for an interesting back drop for these flowers. I think this painting would be perfect in a little girls room! Not exactly something for my four crazy little nephews! : )

For my Moo!

A Christmas present for my Moma! This was supposed to be a surprise, and I'm still not sure if it's finished, but since they came over to California to visit they saw it and loved it! I can't wait to see this hanging up in their new home. I think the colors will look great!

A Christmas present for my lovely sister Kristen

I painted this as a gift for my sister Kristen. I had fun using warmer colors and a new sponge technique with this piece. It's a 24x18 and will look perfect her living room!

Uplifting flowers

I recently saw a poster with this design at the Sacramento airport and loved the flowers on branches design. So simple and uplifting I think, so I gave it my own twist. I took a picture of the poster to show how I got my inspiration. And yes sissy Krissy, I love to paint one for you in reds : ) I'll make it match your living room! Love you!