Une Vie d'Artiste

The dress had been patched many times, but she hoped that wouldn’t be noticed too much. At least the lace shawl was clean and white. Her ...

Acrylic on canvas  with reverse painting on mica, wool, silk and cotton with scrimshawed mother-of-pearl.  16 x 20" Detail o...

She waits on the dock, with her scalloped lace collar, as much a part of the sea as any of the shells caught in her net. As warmly mam...

Upon reflection, it might be better to use fine instruments of navigation, and a compass pointing to a true North, than a mere silvered...

Acrylic on canvas , cotton and linen, with mother of pearl, 23K gold leaf and tobacco. 11 X 14" (27.9 X 35.5 cm.)

Acrylic on canvas, cotton, linen, silk and leather with beads. 30 X 40" (76.2 X 101.6 cm.)

Acrylic on beer bock paper with cotton, silk and sand. 12 x 12" (30.4 x 30.4 cm)

"Searching For Gold" watercolor on Arches paper, 18 x 26 cm (about 7 x 10 1/4") She scans the ocean floor for pretty coi...

Acrylic on paper, silk, and cotton with sand and broken shell, paua, and glass beads.  7 x 11" (about 18 x 28 cm.)

Watercolor on Arches hot-pressed paper. 18 x 26 cm. (about 7 x 10 1/4")

Acrylic on paper and silk with glass beads, butterfly wings and 23K gold leaf. 10 x 13" (24.5 x 33 cm).

Acrylic on paper, silk and cotton, with glass and semi-precious beads, sequins, 23K gold leaf and butterfly wings. 10 x 13" (25 x ...

Acrylic on paper and silk with broken seashells. 11 x 22" (28 x 56 cm).

But the speaker's head is full of holes. Acrylic on paper, cotton and leather with beads, pearls and 23K gold leaf. 7.5 x 11" ...

Hang onto your hats!  Acrylic on paper, cotton and cotton/linen with broken shell, butterfly wings (found) and 23K gold leaf. 7.5...

Before the painted ship, upon a painted ocean. Before the dice, the mast and the Albatross. His wanderings are just beginning. ...

We all have our favorite and most flattering songs. And She'll sing you anything you want to hear. Acrylic on Arches paper, lea...

Acrylic on canvas. 36 X 48" (91.4 x 121.9 cm). Palette knife painting.

I just did this book cover for Joseph Alff, MSW, for his latest book, "Joe's Gift". It is a lovely book of his thoughts o...

She’s seen a lot of ports of call.  The beauties of the Orient, scent of rare perfumes, spices. She’s carried silks and g...

A painting to be donated to the Navy League Ball raffle, June 22 at the Detroit Yacht Club. 16 x 20" mixed media on canvas.

Found black galvanized metal planters at Ikea for $44.- and got two to paint. The front porch needs a big-ish feel. These are 24" high ...

The sample, in its crystalline vial, was snapped shut, mixed carefully, sealed into an envelope, sent to the lab and the results arrived i...

Calling all Sailors! From across the waters of the world comes the Song… You must listen very carefully, because it runs so quietly throu...

A sort of doodle done while waiting for glue to dry on another painting. Chac-mools are normally depicted with their heads turned to the s...

Deep in the chintz, the Aynsley patterned sleeves, lace collar. Mouth of Africa, tiger's-eye, and a camel for her arms. She inhabits th...

(He'll promise you anything). Acrylic on paper with glass and stone beads and 23K gold leaf. 10 X 13" or 25 X 33 cm.

The Jester pokes fun at everyone and everything, but when he is in love he is truly a Fool. Meanwhile, a Camel passes through his Eye and ...