This is the largest piece of furniture I've attempted. I am pleased with the result. The whimsical, colorful painted surfaces bring joy to my late evenings; and then, that shiny topcoat ties it all together and gives it depth. Available as soon as it's dry; at Arista Wine Cellars. $700

These single bottle wine racks are each an abstract painting in itself. Find the balance point, and try and figure out how it works. Made with reclaimed wood.

These trays are just like my abstract paintings; each one unique, shiny and colorful. They are varnished with a polyurethane varnish and will withstand regular use. Functional art is awesome.

This painting is acrylic, pen and ink. This was finished on my comfy couch with an enormous, baby-laden belly as my desk. The pen was great to use as my carpal tunnel was terrible with #8.

Tumble Bumble: 12 x 12 $55 SOLD


Bees, appreciated by some for honey, feared by most of the young, and fascinating when examined with a magnifying glass. Too many species to count.

Sunday's Bronze: 18 x 24 $450 SOLD

This was one of the first in my abstract journey; now long gone to a happy home, but to this day, still appreciated and eye-opening to me as a painter. It was completed on one lovely Sunday.

Primal Chameleon: 28 x 36 $950

Sometimes a painting just barfs out of you without any planning. Perhaps it's a color you want to use, perhaps your reaction to an interaction of a child or the days happenings. Perhaps it's just something you have to do. This is from one of those times.

Got lost in the turquoise circle and couldn't lose it... So it just sucks you in.

Not only would your coffee wake you up, but your table too. And oh, so shiny!

Nosey the Elephant was a beloved creature who's home was the Chaffee Zoo in Fresno, CA. This is a small (10 x 10) tribute to her and the children she touched with her swaying grandure.

Even with a little glitter... Even though I painted this, I still find areas of the painting that I examine with enjoyment.

Added brilliant color on a snowy day of painting.

Acrylic with free hand india ink monarch. Wing patterns are beautiful to mimic.

This was fun. And it's oh so shiny and colorful!

This was the first of a new style of abstracts that began to reflect the absolute beauty and chaos of having (at the time 8 kids). When you are a person with art in your being, it can be hard to find time and ways to let it out. I have finally discovered that being a mother of 9 AND