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I invite you to immerse yourself in a  magical world where coastal beauty and whimsical imagination converge.  Each painting invites you to explore rich textures and playful imagery  that characterize my paintings, art that makes you smile.

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"The Giving Tree"

This giving tree captures a vibrant tree selfishly offering life and love. The gnarled trunk and foliage is a pattern of bold brush strokes, filled with hearts and symbols of peace against a bright blue sky. An abstract impression of nature adds an energetic and lively feel.

30"x 30" gallery-wrap canvas. $895


"I Will Wait for You"

This painting will uplift your spirits with a dose of inspiration and positivity. An exploration of surrealism, blending dream with reality evoking a sense of curiosity. The color palette creates a fresh and lively atmosphere, crucial to the invigorating mood. Perched at the island edge, a lover awaits for companion to return. A delightful  tension added to the composition abo


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"Anybody Home?"

A crisp white rowboat and a reflective raccoon, offer a charming and contemplative moment suspended in time. The paintings simplicity resists  overcrowding, allowing each element the space to 'breathe. This careful restraint encourages you to linger on details such as the raccoon's gaze or the motionless surface of the water. The whimsical undertone of an animal and boat, surrounded


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"This Way Papa!"

A  Grandfather walking through a pine straw forest with grandchild and dog. Their presence is subtle which provides an emotional anchor within the larger setting. Holding hands, imbues the scene with a quiet sense of story invoking deep love. The harmonious color palette transitioning  from deep reds and yellows on the ground to the serene blues and grays of the tree trunks, and fi


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"Fall - In Love"

I  created this piece when the weather started to cool, inspired by the beginning of Fall. The tree, with its bare trunk and branches, is a strong anchor, creating a sense of solitude, strength, and quiet  contemplation. Surrounding its base are the vibrant heart-shaped autumn  leaves creating a symbol of love. Two figures on the path emphasize the human scale within a vast natural


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"Salty Dawgs"

This  fun maritime scene draws you into a whimsical coastal world. The figure conveys resilience and tradition associated with seafaring life. A sense of determination and calmness is in his face as  this "Salty Dawg" returns to his trustful companion, patiently waiting on deck. The distant boat adds layers to the background, drawing your eye around, creating a flow that supports the 


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"High Tide -Marsh Labyrinth"

"High Tide" draws inspiration from the labyrinth patterns at high tide.  The predominant blues, with subtle shifts in shade and intensity, give  depth and creates a sense of movement while guiding your gaze inward  along the labyrinth. The interplay of vibrant and dark blues evoke a  feeling both serene and mesmerizing. This painting invites you to linger and lose yours


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