Phonebook Featured Art

 

I am honored to be commissioned to provide the art work for our desert community phone book. They featured "The Gaze" on the cover of the 2025 phone book. So fun!

 

Vermillion Summer

 

The desert spring has brought waves of Migrating birds to my desert home. Vermillion Flycatchers winter here in low numbers,  but recently they have become more common.  The red on these birds is indescribably intense. This piece is 12"x12" Acrylic and metal leaf on a wood panel. It is available at the Sonoran Desert Inn Gift Shop in Ajo, AZ.

Costa Rica Inspired Work

 

Keel-billed Toucan.  Acrylic and metal leaf on wood panel. 11"x14". SOLD

Collared Aracari.  Acrylic and metal leaf on wood panel.  11"x14". 

Turquoise-browed Motmot.  Acrylic and metal leaf on wood panel.  14"x16". SOLD

Costa Rica inspired new works

I recently took a trip to Costa Rica.  Ten blissful days of birding and exploring the wonderful country.  I tooks hundreds of photos, which I will use for references for new works.  These three pieces are my first stab at Costa Rica birds from my photo references. 

Annual Bird Show- Smith and Vallee Gallery

It's that time of year for the wonderful Bird Show hosted by the Smith and Vallee Gallery.  This is my submitted piece- The Carver. The show is up through February.  If love birds, you have to go!

 

The Gaze

The Gaze. Acrylic and metal leaf on re-purposed wood panel.  

 We have been enjoying the visits of a Bobcat in our yard recently. The dry winter here in the Sonoran Desert has brought much of the wildlife to town. I couldn't resist painting her

New Gallery Representation

I am honored to to be included as an artist represented by Art Under the Arches in Ajo, AZ. This fine gallery specializes in art from the Ajo area. That may sound like it might restrict its breath and quality,  but quite the opposite.  This gallery demonstrates that Ajo has world quality artists and it is displayed beautifully.  The gallery also has a gift shop with curated small works, ceramics, gift cards, and other interesting gift items. Additionally,  the gallery manages a space for monthly, themed art shows. 

I look forward to a long relationship with this fine gallery.  

Bobcat Visitor

 We have had some beautiful encounters with a Bobcat in our yard recently.  It has discovered our bird feeder, which I refer as a Trophic Feeder, as it ends up feeding critters of all sorts. This piece is inspired by these close encounters. Acrylic and metal leaf on wood panel.  11"x14 ".