And every now and then in pastel

I love to paint with pastels

Rocky

Pastel,  9" x 12", 2017

Spring

Pastel,  12" x 9", 2017

FALC 22nd Annual Juried Exhibition

I'm honored that my painting "Amber" has been accepted to the FALC 22th Annual Juried Art Exhibition in Cary, NC. The exhibition runs from March 8th through April 15th 2017.

Everybody loves elephants

And so do I. Some experiments with different media and acrylics:

Wisdom

Acrylic on mdf panel,  12" x 12", 2017
Reference photo from Bobistravelling (Flickr) Creative Commons attribution 

A Beautiful Rear Can Also Endear

Mixed media on mdf panel,  6.75" x 6.75", 2017

Carabineri

Of course, another Andalusian. Beautiful photo reference by Janina Suuronen.

Carabineri

Acrylic and some drawing on canvas panel,  10" x 8", 2017

Cantarero

Andalusians are so impressiv!

Cantarero

Acrylic and some drawing on linen panel,  10" x 10", 2016

Some tiny paintings

I had a lot of fun with painting these minis

Sheep Gallery

Acrylic on panel, ( 3) 2.5" x 2.5", 2016
SOLD

Beautiful North Carolina Mountains

Two years ago we traveled through the NC mountains to Highlands. Many of our photos are showing the beautiful rivers and waterfalls between Franklin and Lake Lure. Browsing through my photos I found several which I took at the Broad River.

Marvelous Moment in Time

Acrylic on linen panel,  8" x 8", 2016

Some small paintings

I just love to paint small paintings

Andalusian II

Acrylic on linen panel,  8" x 8", 2016

Coyote

Acrylic on linen panel,  8" x 8", 2016
SOLD

Fun Bath

Acrylic on canvas,  8" x 8", 2016

Zsa Zsa

Acrylic on linen panel ,  8" x 8", 2016

Louie the Llama

Acrylic on canvas ,  5" x 5", 2016

Sweet Jordan

I really enjoyed to paint Jordan. Such a gentle soul!

Sweet Jordan

Acrylic on canvas ,  20" x 24", 2016

"Sweet Jordan " was selected as part of the FAV15% in the September 2016 BoldBrush Painting Competition

And sometimes in oil

Every now and then I paint in oil. Should do it more often, it is really fun!

Amber

Oil on canvas ,  20" x 20", 2016

"Amber " was selected as part of the FAV15% in the August 2016 BoldBrush Painting Competition

FAV 15% Bold Brush Competition

Stunning Andalusian

I had so much fun painting my newest piece of art

Andalusian

Acrylic on canvas ,  20" x 20", 2016

White Peacock

Always fun to paint: My new peacock:

White Peacock

Acrylic on canvas ,  20" x 10", 2016

Enjoying the summer sun

The cutest goat ever, seen in Thueringen. I just had to paint her :)

Dozing Goat

Pastel on paper ,  8" x 12", 2016

Gorgeous Friesian "Maurice"

My newest commission work and fun to paint:

Maurice

Acrylic on canvas ,  24" x 20", 2016

Always one of my favorite subjects: Horses

A very impressiv horse I saw at Sedgefield Showgrounds:

Fitz

Acrylic on canvas ,  30" x 24", 2016

Another new horse painting:

Mischief

Acrylic on canvas ,  20" x 16", 2015

Just finished my painting of a beautiful horse I saw at Sedgefield Showgrounds:  

Ever So Slithly

Acrylic on canvas ,  24" x 20", 2015
SOLD

A gorgeous horse I saw at Sedgefield in Greensboro, NC.

Since I don't know the real name I call it
                 

Pretty Boy

Acrylic on canvas ,  16" x 16", 2015

sold

Pretty Boy, framed 

At Gallery West, Columbia

My Hawfinch and some of my other paintings in an art show at Gallery West, Columbia

ARTSWACH: "In and Out of the Wild" at Gallery West

More art for the benefit of The Greensboro Science Center

Just finished:

"Tortoises"

Mixed media on clayboard,  16" x 20", 2015

"Tiger Axl"

Acrylic on canvas,  24" x 36", 2015

SOLD

Horses

Since I love horses I felt the need to paint this gorgeous horse I saw at Sedgefield in Greensboro, NC.

Denver

Acrylic on canvas ,  20" x 20", 2015

In Your Eye

Acrylic on canvas ,  12" x 12", 2015

More Wildlife

One of the young Asian Small-Clawed Otters at the Greensboro Science Center sleeping

"Sweet Dreams"

Acrylic on canvas,  11.5" x 16", 2015
Sold

Another Javan Gibbon. I just love their intelligent faces!

"Javan Gibbon II"

Acrylic on canvas,  18" x 24", 2015

SOLD

One of my favorite animals at the Greensboro Science Center: The Red Panda Taiji.

"Snacktime"

Acrylic on canvas,  16" x 16", 2015

SOLD

Meet Kisa, the beautiful tigress at the Greensboro Science Center

"Beautiful Kisa"

Acrylic on canvas,  20" x 20", 2015

Lioness

Just finshed: My newest wildlife painting

"Lioness"

Acrylic on canvas, 2015

20" x 20"

Endangered Species

The Javan Gibbon has been classified as critically endangered species. It is a very sensitive species related to land cover changing around their habitats. It means the Javan Gibbon will be extinct in the near future and requires urgent action to inhibit extinction process and promote it's survival.

"Java Gibbon"

Acrylic on canvas,  16" x 20", 2015

A new tiger

I really enjoy watching and painting animals at the Greensboro Sciene Center where a lot of my inspirations are coming from. 

"Axl"

Scratchboard,  14" x 18", 2015

SOLD

C.A.R.E.

I am proud being a part of a new organisation called C.A.R.E.

Coalition of Artists for the Recognition of Endangered species - CARE

More Wildlife

Axl enjoying the morning sun 

Acrylic on canvas,  18" x 24", 2015

Tufted Titmouse

I am excited and honored that my painting, "Tufted Titmouse", has been accepted into the "The 4th  Annual North Carolina Statewide Juried Pastel Exhibition" in Greensboro, NC.  

Tufted Titmouse

Pastel,  9" x 12", 2015

Tiger, Tiger

I'm honored that my painting "Tiger, Tiger" has been accepted to the FALC 20th Annual Juried Art Exhibition in Cary, NC. The exhibition runs from February 25th through April 18th 2015.

Tiger, Tiger

Acrylic on canvas,  11.75" x 15.75", 2014

More Wildlife

Lemurs In The Sun 

Acrylic on canvas,  18" x 24", 2015

Howler Monkey

Acrylic on canvas,  24" x 18", 2015

Blue

Acrylic on canvas ,  20" x 20", 2015

Peacock

Acrylic on canvas ,  18" x 24", 2014

Lemur II

Scratchboard, 8" x  10", 2014

My first attempt with a scratchboard. 

Wildlife

One of my favorite motifs: Wildlife!

Lemur

Acrylic on canvas, 10" x  10", 2014

Fascinating animals! I can spend hours just standing there watching them.

2014 Appalachian Pastel Society National Exhibition

I'm thrilled to announce my painting "Jack" was chosen for Honorable Mention Award at the 2014 Appalachian Pastel Society National Exhibition at Highlands, NC. Got a beautiful set of Diane Townsend Artist's Pastels. Thank you to Suzy Hart, all other staff members and Stan Sperlak, this year's juror. 

At the Zoo

Mr. Nilsson

Acrylic, 9.5" x  11.75", 2014

One of many beautiful squirrel monkeys I saw in the Zoo in Nuremberg, Germany. I named the painting after one of my favorite movies of my childhood "Pippi Longstocking".

Gus

Gus

Pastel, 5" x  7", 2014

A wonderful horse I met at Safe Haven Equine Rescue and Retirement.

Waiting

Pastel, 4.75" x  4.75", 2014

A saddle I saw at Safe Haven Equine Rescue and Retirement.

Both paintings go as a donation for the Safe Haven Equine Rescue and Retirement ~ Sherr to the Silent Auction to benefit the horses of Sherr