"Painting frees the imagination of the nonconforming child inside of me into a world where there is no sadness, fear nor judgement." -linda flora
I realized I was painting from a heart of gratitude and Love. I was not focusing on losing Rose, I was focusing on how she came into my life 4 years earlier. I remember it like it was yesterday. She stole my heart.
And in both cases, Love Saved the Day! That would be the inspiration for naming the collection.
About the collection:
All of my paintings from "Love Saves the Day" are each named after my many rescues over the past 40 + years and are a tribute to the special friendship and bond between dogs and humans.
Welcome to the collection of paintings I call: LOVE SAVES THE DAY.
40 x 30 inches $ 1,250
Maggie was a Springer Spaniel who was sadly abandoned at a grooming shop. The previous owners left a fake phone number but they did at least pay for the grooming. I came into the shop the next day with one dog and went home with two. She was my loyal friend unless you brought pizza.
48 x 36 inches $ 1, 275
Mitchell was a long eared Basset mix who was rescued from the local SPCA by my daughters. How could I say no?
Tommy was the MAN! He was a big Dane who came from a Breeder and since his one ear was floppy, he couldn't be a show dog. He went everywhere with me and would attack my boyfriend on command.
Tucker was a Jack Russel and his non-official name was Tucker with an F. This little guy was rescued from a dog farm dealer. No fear whatsoever.
Acrylics on Stretched Canvas
12 X 24 inches $175
Rinnie was rescued from an SPCA. Once he got loose during a bath and was covered with bubbles and ended up hanging out like a big shot in the back of a police cruiser. Figures, they would connect, since he looked just like Rin Tin Tin.
"Star"
Acrylics on Stretched Canvas
16 x 20 inches $275
Star was named after the Star of Bethlehem since I found her in a barn in Bethlehem (PA) at night in December under the shooting stars.
Acrylics on Stretched Canvas
12 x 24 inches $175
Abby came home with my 6 year old daughter one day. Seems a friend's dog had puppies that needed homes.
SILLY FLOWERS AND FRIENDS When I pick up my paint brush, I never have a clue what will end up on the canvas. All of my paintings in this group are intuitively painted.
24 x 36 inches $575
HAPPY VALLEY
Mixed Media / Acrylics on Stretched Canvas
36 x 36 inches
$550
Acrylics on Canvas 24 x 18 inches $350
Mixed Media / Acrylics on Stretched Canvas 20 x 16 inches $350
20 x 20 inches $350
40 x 30 inches $950
36 x 36 inches $950 (Sale Pending)
Original Love Letters dating back to 1970.
24 x 24 inches $475
I think I may have failed in copying Betty Franks. She teaches workshops on her style of painting and this is one of those: not quite there yet, results. The nonconformist in me doesn't follow very well.
And the name stuck. It was perfect. Each painting also has a bit of a story to its name which I will gladly share with you if you ask. Once again, these were all painted intuitively without any plan or expectations.
18 x 24 inches $950
Acrylics on Stretched Canvas 18 x 24 inches $950
THE SHADOW PEOPLE " Crossing Over"
Mixed Media /Acrylics on Canvas Board White Frame
14 x 16 inches $950
THE SHADOW PEOPLE
" Misunderstood"
Acrylics on Stretched Canvas 18 x 24 inches $950
Inspiration: Like a mother's love, these flowers will never die.
The Watercolors are each named after a day of the week or months in French along with the title of the collection. I had taken French in school from 4th grade on and it just came to be without much thought. They kinda look French too.
Watercolor 11 x 14 inches Matted and Framed in a 16 x 20 black frame $175
Watercolor 11 x 14 inches Matted and Framed in a 16 x20 black frame $175
Watercolor 11 x 14 inches Matted and Framed in a 16 x 20 Black Frame $175
FLEURS DE MON COEUR Jeudi (Thursday)
Watercolor 8 x 10 inches Matted and framed in an 11 x 14 black frame
$160
FLEURS DE MON COEUR Vendredi (Friday) Watercolor 8 x 10 inches Matted and framed in an 11 x 14 black frame
$160
FLEURS DE MON COEUR Samedi (Saturday)
Watercolor 8 x 10 inches Matted and Framed in an 11 x 14 black frame
$160
FLEURS DE MON COEUR Dimanche (Sunday)
Watercolor 8 x 10 inches Matted and framed in an 11 x 14 black frame.
$160
Janvier (January)
WATERCOLOR 5 x 7 inches Matted and Framed in an 8 x 10 black frame.
$145
Fevrier (February)
WATERCOLOR 5 X 7 Inches
Matted and Framed in an 8 x 10 inch black frame.
$145
Mars (March)
WATERCOLOR 5 x 7 inches
Matted and Framed in an 8 x 10 inch frame.
$145
Mixed Media and Collage One of my students told me that this first group of paintings below reminded her of a suburban neighborhood. Thus, that became the inspiration for the Title to which I had to add some playfulness to. Hence they were each named after streets where I grew up in the suburbs of Baltimore, MD.
SUEBERBIA
"Rusk Ave"
Mixed Media / Acrylics on Stretched Canvas
14 x 16 inches $200
Mixed Media / Acrylics on Stretched Canvas
12 x 24 inches $225
32 X 24 INCHES
Mixed Media / Acrylics on Board
From the Artists Pallette Papers
Vintage Frame
$1,200
Acrylics / Mixed Media
12 x 24 inches $350
Mixed Media / Acrylics
24 x 12 inches
$350
THE HAPPY NONCONFORMINST also known as "Born To Stand Out" Named after some of my most memorable nonconforming friends throughout my life.
"Marlino"
Acrylics on Stretched Canvas 20 x 16 inches $300
"Brenda Lee"
Acrylics on Stretched Canvas 24 x 12 inches $325
"Bosco"
Acrylics on Stretched Canvas 12 x 12 inches $125
Matted / Black Frame $125