A recreation of an original painting by Alexander Koester. I first saw a Koester painting in a museum at Texas A&M University and fell in love with his beautiful work. Many of his ducks are painted in shades of blue, but I loved the warm golden tones of this piece in particular.
Month: August 2017
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The Sing-along
What could be more story book than an old fashioned sing-along? This western setting features me playing guitar for my two oldest children.
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Japanese Archer
This original composition based on a photo depicts an archer outdoors with a stone floor, ceremonial pot, geese, and mountains added to keep a truly oriental feel. The ceremonial feel and richness of the color in his robe and background appeal to me.
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The Kiss
This is a recreation of a photo from a horse race in Kyrgyzstan. The joy emanating from the woman’s face and her happy yellow ruffled dress complement the man’s regal brocade jacket, ethnic hat, and firmly planted kiss.
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The Four Boys
My client and I created this this portrait of her boys wearing period clothing of the early 1900s when their home was built. The children love their pet, a hunting dog, and were delighted to see him in the painting.
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The Boat Shack
My client wanted to memorialize the site of her betrothal with this painting.
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Sweater Girl
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Meghan
My friend modeled a sumptuous silk gown from Singapore, gifted to me by my late husband. This life-size painting features a double frame.
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Indian Elder
This is a fascinating character and I couldn’t wait to paint his beard and expressive eyes. The wizened look, bent ears, and twisted turban of this fascinating character drew him to me.
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Rachel in Hat
Rachel was trying on her new summertime hat when I spontaneously took the photo used for this painting.
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Rachel in Pearls
Rachel was painted with soft lines and a basket-weave style background. The lush feel of the velvet and the timeless quality of the pearls draped around her elicit the richness of the painting.
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The Dallah
This original composition features coffee beans, dates, and brass items purchased in Kuwait, and a fine tablecloth from Austria. These personal items were brought together to create a colorful tabletop arrangement.
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Prairie Girl
In this recreation, fields of red color enhance the tranquil scene. As a former basket weaver, I was excited to paint the two interesting baskets atop the horse.
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Cayman Sky
This painting captures a tempestuous sky from a photo shot in the Cayman Islands.
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Autumn Leaves
Autumn Leaves depicts a beautiful piece of funerary art.
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African Queen
This is a recreation of a African tribal woman. The branches behind her head look as if she has been crowned by nature.
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Madonna and Child
My study of this Madonna and Child came from a strong desire to paint a classical work of art. I thoroughly enjoyed adding washes of color to enrich the warm tones and create an ethereal look.