Allhallowtide, traditionally between October 31 and November 2, is a time to remember the saints who passed before us. In nature, it marks the time when light yields to darkness. This pale, prairie moon illuminates the dark sky and encourages us to have faith in all seasons. In the words of St. Julian of Norwich, […]
Cedar Berry Glaze
Eastern Red cedars are producing the most glorious berries. Went out on the prairie today to gather some for a special glaze. […]
Harvest Moon
Tonight the Harvest Moon rises. This magical moon announces autumn’s arrival, a time when prairie life transitions to quiet. It reminds us to slow our pace. This painting is my rendition of the powerful moon. It is infused with iron to signify strength. I transformed the metal into rust using a handmade recipe. It is […]
White Frost on the Grass
Brisk dawns presage the first frost which descends upon the prairie like a cool blanket, gently laid by the north wind. Nature signals that the busy growing season has ended and the quiet time is upon us. Acrylic with iron and Kansas limestone. 36×24. This is part of the Russell Regional Hospital collection. […]
Stone People
This painting honors the stones of the earth. It is loaded with prairie rock that I finely ground with a mortar and pestle then made into a paint using an old fashioned recipe. I combined this earthy, handmade paint with modern acrylic to create this homage to stones, and the wisdom they hold about the […]
The Web We Weave
I’ve been seeing a lot of spiders lately. It is summer, of course, but they seem to be everywhere, spinning intricate webs out of thin air. It reminds me that we are always at work spinning our own stories based on our thoughts and dreams. The spider teaches us that we are in charge of […]
Paintings at Historic Midland Railroad Hotel, Wilson
Please join me for an evening of conversation and art at the historic Midland Railroad Hotel, Wilson, Kansas this Thursday, May 26, 2016 from 5:30 pm until 7:00 pm. A selection of my prairie paintings will be on display throughout the summer. I’ll be on hand to answer questions about how I select and fold […]
Stone Moon
Ancient and wise, the moon reminds us that time moves forward. The cycles embody the spirit of closing and renewal. This painting strongly resembles the native stone of the prairie, built with many layers of paint, stone and markings. It contains iron and Kansas limestone to signify renewal. Sold to a lovely collector. […]
Hope Runs Through the Middle
There are times in our life when we may agonize over choices or outcomes. In those times, nature reminds us to carry on. See, the river runs. See, the grass grows. See, the hawk soars. In our faith, we abide in hope, but like the natural world around us, still move forward living the life […]
