Painterly Peonies

Impressions of an exotic bouquet….

April 26th - May 3rd, 2026

Spring paintings are now available in the shop!

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Blossoms in the Fog...

It has been an interesting mix of winter and spring lately with cold foggy mornings that later turn into beautiful sun-filled afternoons. Trees are starting to blossom and early spring flowers are beginning to appear where once there was only earth.

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The Empress of Winter

The camellia, often called the Empress of Winter, is one of the few flowers that comes into bloom in the coldest and darkest part of the year. The evergreen shrub produces large showy flowers in white, red and pink hues that bring the garden alive while other plants hibernate until spring.

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Harbingers of Spring...

I found myself behind the lens again today exploring the subtleties of light on a cold winter afternoon. In these icy moments it is hard to believe that spring is just around the corner but these tulips are gentle reminders of the season to come.

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Winter Flowers and the One Lovely Blog Award

This week it was a happy surprise for me to find that Julie, author of the beautiful floral and gardening blog, Peonies and Posies has nominated me for the One Lovely Blog Award. Thanks Julie!

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Winter 2015 Mood Board

This January brings with it fresh inspiration, a new perspective and creative energy. Since the dawning of the new year, I have been reorganizing the studio to reflect my current needs and creative direction.

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The French Laundry Culinary Garden

The exclusive French Laundry Restaurant in Yountville, California in the Napa Valley is one of the most highly regarded restaurants in the world. Chef Thomas Keller is known far and wide for his French cuisine with contemporary American influence and for the dazzling nine course meals he concocts at The French Laundry.