The beauty of Flathead Lake sunsets never cease to inspire the creative spirit. This view is from Woods Bay on the east shore. This sunset graced the lucky viewers on August 19, 2020.
Original pastel, framed Image size: 7" x 14"
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Take a walk into this desert sunset highlighting the landscape of saquaros and other desert plants. Original pastel Image size: 12” x 24" Framed size: 19.5" x 31.5" -
Sunsets over Flathead Lake can be pure poetry. One is awestruck at the sheer beauty of light. My hope is that this unrivaled landscape remains as pristine as possible and is treasured by all who live here and those who visit. Original pastel Image size: 12” x 36" -
As the storm clouds dissipate, the peach tones of the sunset peek through. Looking up into Big Arm from the east side, the islands stand out and are a fun place to explore but better on a calm summer day. Original pastel Image size: 12” x 9" -
We are fortunate to have organic farmers in our valley and every farm season we subscribe to receive a weekly box of produce. These beauties were part of one of our boxes and they were so fresh and colorful that I couldn’t resist painting them including their bent stems.
Original pastel, framed Image size: 6" x 8" -
This painting was inspired by an area that is just behind my home in Woods Bay on the shores of Flathead Lake. Although I changed the scene a bit with my artist license, the feeling of the place is captured here with a touch of mystery added to draw you into the path between the trees.
Original pastel
Image size: 16" x 12" -
This scene of Ashley Creek was painted during the change of seasons with the beautiful golds and lavenders reminiscent of autumn in the Flathead Valley. Started on location and finished in the studio.
Original pastel
Image size: 14" x 11" -
During my Artist-Wilderness-Connection residency in the Great Bear Wilderness, an eagle would fly up and down our canyon fishing over the river every evening like clockwork. It was a stirring sight to see it soaring and gliding over us, its white head glinting in the sunset light.
Original pastel
Image Size: 7" x 14" -
Flathead Lake is touted as the largest fresh water natural lake west of the Mississippi with Lake Tahoe a close second. The sunsets are often stunning and never the same twice. Original pastel Image size: 18” x 36" Framed size: 24" x 42" -
It's always an exciting time when the Sandhill Cranes return to the valley to mate and raise their young. Not just for the bird lovers but for all the locals as it is a sign of the circle of life continuing after a long winter. Original pastel painting Image size: 12” x 16" Framed size: 15" x 19" This painting was shown at FoR Fine Art Gallery in Whitefish, Montana, as part of my "Explorations" solo show. I was featured artist in June 2024. -
During spring in Flathead Valley, the fields are surprisingly colorful as all manner of wildflowers come to life. Each wildflower has its own time and the colors in the landscape roll through pinks, yellows, and blues. I captured a photo of this field after having a delicious breakfast at Echo Lake Cafe in Bigfork, Montana.
Original pastel
Image size: 16" x 12" -
The southwest has a unique beauty with tan and pink rocks silhouetted against the turquoise sky and reflecting in the occasional pool of water. A sense of quiet warmth prevails. For me, the quiet provides a welcome atmosphere for inspiration. Original pastel, framed Image size: 11" x 14" Framed size: 18" x 21" -
Driving back to our cabin after a day of plein air in Glacier National Park, we were heading out of St. Mary’s when this approaching storm came over the mountains. It was so dramatic that I asked my friend to pull over and let me take some photos. I stepped out of the car and was almost blown over by the wind. I crouched down to get the swaying grasses in the foreground. The wind was whipping and whistling in my ears as I took a few photos and jumped back in the car just as raindrops started to fall. The storm chased us all the way to Duck Lake where we were staying for the night. I painted a small study of this scene the next day while the image was still fresh in my mind. Original pastel Image size: 14.625” x 30” Framed: 21.25" x 42.75" -
This was painted from a photo my husband took while on a whiskey tour in Scotland, without me although he has promised to take me back. I love the motion of the daisies and grasses as they are blown about by the wind.
Original pastel
Image size: 12" x 24" -
Woods Bay on Flathead Lake is in the town of Bigfork, Montana. Woods Bay provides a safe haven for boats and is a great place to enjoy watersports of all kinds. Original pastel Image size: 12” x 9" Framed size: 18.5" x 15.5" -
'Transient Gold' was inspired walking in a coastal forest set within the township of beautiful La Conner, Washington. Original pastel Image size: 18" x 24"