Bait and Wait

10 x 8 

Oil

on Canvas Panel

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This was taken from a reference photo of two guys fishing on Pines Lake. It is actually from our backyard and everyday I am reminded how blessed I am to be able to see such natural beauty.  And to also be reminded that beauty is there if we just look around and 'be in the moment'.  

Poppies

8 x 6

Oil

Canvas Panel

 

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Poppies are one of my favorite flowers.  Their petals are so delicate and translucent as the light shines through them.  I painted this picture for Leslie Saeta's 30 Paintings in 30 Days for September.  This was supposed to be yesterday's painting, but hey, better late than never!

 





Maddie

 

 

8x10 Oil on

Canvas Panel

 

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Private Collection

This is a painting of my great-niece, Maddie, flying her kite.  My nephew, Tim, who is a fantastic photographer took this with his phone camera.  I had a great time creating this motion portrait of such a sweet little girl.  I decided to add in the sweeps of color to add to the feeling of being in motion, and I'm very pleased with it.

 



The Riverbank

12x12

Abstract Acrylic on

Gallery Wrap Canvas

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This was an exceptionally fun painting for me.  I love the combination of turquoise, brown and a touch of gold.  It has a southwestern feel to it.  Don't know if that comes across online.  It was one of the very few paintings that I came away energized when it was finished.

 



Lake Study

4 x 6
Watercolor on Paper

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This was small study of Pines Lake.  I wanted to do a painting for an online challenge of primary colors and this worked out perfectly with these being the actual colors of the boats across the lake! 

 

 

Hole in One - North Jersey Country Club 7th Hole

16 x 20

Oil on Canvas

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Private Collection

Giclee Prints Available upon Request

This is the hole where my husband, Dieter Baars, made a Hole in One on July 4, 2011.  I am so proud of him.

I've been working and focusing on this for several weeks without starting any other paintings.  It time I get back to work on both my painting and my golf game...!