Cricket has had the pleasure of summering in Maine from New York City for about the last five years.  She’s a feisty little Jack Russell Terrier with a ton of personality.  She loves going to the beach and to this special place – Fisherman’s Point next to Willard Beach in South Portland.  You can see [...]

As a fundraiser the Portland Symphony Orchestra, more than a dozen designers will participate in decorating 149 Western Promenade in Portland for the PSO’s 2011 Designer Showhouse. Karen Gallagher of Karen Gallagher Interiors in North Yarmouth commissioned this painting for the Atrium after we discussed her color scheme and mood she wanted to convey.  It’s [...]

Casey Lyn is a World Champion Irish Step Dancer who also happens to be my beautiful, sweet niece and godchild.  This 11×14″ portrait in oil on canvas commissioned by my sister Kathy called for the smallest brushes made.  The area which comprises her face is only 1″x 1/2″!  This painting is the first of three [...]