Thank You All for a Great 2014 Studio Tour

It was a Gorgeous weekend for Open Studio. The sun was shining, people were out and about enjoying the weather and some of the most amazing art that the Flathead valley has to offer. I appreciate your support and  encouraging comments.....it was really fun to meet so many new folks and reconnect with others. 

Thanks so much. 

Short slide show of the weekend event.

Its a Family Affair

We're approaching that time of the year where Open Studio happens here in the Flathead Valley, MT. There is much to do. Framing, gluing, installing hanging hardware, gold leafing, application of UV sealer and not to forget a little house keeping. Oh and baking some treats and making  appetizer trays to offer throughout the weekend. My artist friend Shelle Lindholm calls it the "Cinderella process". It's all beautiful in the end.

My husband Don is an amazing helper in getting this event up and running. It is all fun, so much enjoyment in sharing my art, visiting with customers, neighbors and friends. 

There's lots of beautiful art showing in the valley this weekend, hope to see you!





The Hockaday Local Color Studio Tour  (Download map)
September 20-21, 2014
10am to 5pm

Open Studio is Almost Here

A long weekend of painting, finishing pieces for the Hockaday Local Color Studio Tour.  (Click for a map and event details) Several new leaf pieces to share and some new sizes too!....something for everyone. 

Close up detail.....new Open Studio piece.
30" x 22" Watercolour Collage

Hockaday Local Color Studio Tour
September 20-21, 2014
10AM to 5PM
Refreshments!

And so it begins....

I collected Cockle-bur or Burdock leaves from my Dads orchard in Cashmere WA.  These "weeds" are used to make initial marks on paper with watercolours. You never really know what will happen, what the magic of the watercolour will leave behind.  I call these pieces "starts".  I use the beautiful marks left by the veins on the leaves and develop them into a finished piece.

30" x 22" Watercolour on 140 Lb. Arches

Watercolours for the Copper Sun Gallery

I'm excited to be working with  the Copper Sun Gallery in Kalispell Mt. 
Three colourful  watercolours delivered this week. Stop in and meet Beverly and her husband Dave and see their beautiful Gallery, conveniently located at 3955 "A" Highway 35 in the Creston Center.

Special Recognition

I am honored to announce that my recent landscape; "August Sunset" was awarded Special Recognition from:

Light Space & Time Landscapes Art Competition
The Gallery received 587 entries from 18 countries.




























"August Sunset"
12" x 9" Acrylic

Honored to participate

I am honored to announce the selection of one of my paintings  to show at the upcoming event: 
Montana Artists: Innovators, Inventors and Entrepreneurs (MAP Exhibit) at the Hockaday Museum of Art.
Opening reception May 8, 5-pm

"A Walk at Tally Lake"

 Watercolour Collage 30" x 22"