WELCOME TO MY OTHER SETTINGS AND SUBJECTS COLLECTION

"What you are will show in what you do." ~ Thomas A. Edison

This page features paintings of settings and subjects that have inspired me over the years. I've divided this collection into five categories (in some cases there are sub-categories of these). Each highlights one or two paintings which periodically revolve ~ so you have lots to look at and it changes frequently with the seasons.

CATEGORIES

Golf ~ My husband is an avid golfer (I'm just an enthusiastic "duffer"), so for years I've painted golf-themed holiday artwork for our Christmas cards, plus some other scenes from courses we've visited and enjoyed.

Fire Departments ~ I've also completed a series of fire stations, and more.

Other Setting (inspired by our travels) ~ You'll find artwork of Tashkent in the former U.S.S.R., the Cornish Coast of England, Oregon's Cannon Beach, and more. So many beautiful settings ~ and not nearly enough time to paint them all.

Other Subjects (kittiewinks, critters and more) ~ My kitties are my best pals, and they've made their way into many of my paintings. You'll see a portrait of three of my favorites here, and more.

The Holidays ~ Finally, although both the Puget Sound and Spokane Collections feature lots of holiday settings, there are a few more paintings featured on this page.

Artwork recently finished in 2007 and 2008 features a red "NEW!" button. Beneath the paintings, you'll find a story and photo for each. To see a larger version, just click on the painting. You'll also see the title, location and the date that I finished the artwork.

ENTIRE COLLECTION PDFS & ALPHABETICAL LIST

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"Aviary on Eight ~ R.O.C.C." ~ (PAINTED NOVEMBER 2003 • ACRYLIC ON CANVAS • 8X10-INCH)

My husband, Doug, and several of his buddies compete in a special men’s invitational tournament every June at Royal Oaks Country Club (R.O.C.C.) in Vancouver, Washington. Doug's played in this event for over 25 years.

Not only is the course beautifully laid out and landscaped, it also features some wonderful visual touches like foot-paths through the woods, little stone bridges, “squirrel” and "acorn" markers at the tee boxes ~ and whimsical bird houses (like the one pictured in this piece) sprinkled throughout the tee boxes and fairways.

I finished two paintings of Royal Oaks ~ the one pictured here and other celebrating the holiday season with a golf-attired snowman guarding the grass-covered stone bridge on number five.

For more information on this beautiful private country club, visit www.royaloaks.net.

"Perfect Labor Day Morning ~ R.V.C.C." ~ (PAINTED NOVEMBER 2002 • ACRYLIC ON CANVAS • 8X10-INCH)

Rogue Valley Country Club in Medford, Oregon, hosts the largest match play golf tournament in the United States. The “Southern Oregon,” as it’s affectionately known by its many players (over a hundred), is hugely popular and guarantees keen competition in all of its division.

Nearly as popular as the golf is the sprawling sun-speckled deck of the clubhouse which overlooks the course. Breakfasts at sunrise, afternoon cocktails with friends and dancing in the evening ~ this deck is a magnet for all of the participants and guests during this event.

My friends and I are enjoying our leisurely breakfast while my husband, Doug, practices a few more putts before his match.

To learn about Rogue Valley Country Club, visit them at www.rvcc.com.

"The Classic at Echo Falls Golf Course" ~ (PAINTED SEPTEBMER 1994 • ACRYLIC ON CANVAS • 8X10-INCH)

This is a portrait of Richard Karn (of “ABC’s Home Improvement” television show) making his putt on the 18th green of Echo Falls Country Club in Monroe. Cheered on by celebrities, volunteers and friends, Richard made it look easy as he raised thousands of dollars for Bellevue’s Overlake Hospital and Seattle’s Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. Pictured (left to right) are Don McKenzie, Kathy Davis, Paul O’Rourke and Paul Lester, host Richard Karn, winners Detlef Schrempf and Dale Ellis, volunteers Marcy, Vicki and Jamie, player David Samp, and volunteers Scott and Nicole. I’m at the right side of this impossible green ~ it’s surrounded on ALL sides by water with only a narrow foot path for access!

For information on golfing at Echo Falls, visit their web site at www.echofallsgolf.com.

"Teeing It Up at Taylor Creek" ~ (PAINTED AUGUST 1998 • ACRYLIC ON CANVAS • 8X10-INCH)

This majestic clubhouse with its equally imposing fir tree is the focal point of Taylor Creek Golf Course. Located in Maple Valley, it was created out of the three-story mansion and surrounding grounds of a venerable old estate.

The avid golfers pictured on the grounds are Rob and Sue Hill, Doug Ward, me, Dick Chaffee and Susan Chetwin. Rain or shine, winter or summer ~ it’s fun to chase that little white ball!

Entire Golf Collection pdf ~ Click here to see a 2-page pdf of all 10 Pacific Northwest golf-themed paintings.

"Santa's Holiday Hazard" ~ (PAINTED DECEMBER 2004 • ACRYLIC ON CANVAS • 5X7-INCH)

Oops! Santa’s golf ball went in the “drink,” and he with it! Our feckless St. Nick, finished at last with his annual toy delivery, was enjoying a much deserved game of golf when this happened! And ~ it’s not a private moment . . . he is surrounded by a gallery of friendly forest creatures who are just a little surprised to find him in their middle of their skating pond, also known as the “water hazard.” Better luck next time, Santa ~ best to keep the ball on the fairway!

"Decorating the Bridge on 18 ~ St. Andrews" ~ (PAINTED NOVEMBER 2002 • ACRYLIC ON CANVAS • 8X10-INCH)

This fun holiday artwork features Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus decorating an evergreen perched on the stone bridge connecting the 18th fairway of the Old Course at St. Andrews.

Doug and I, plus two of our friends, made the trip there in 2002 in celebration of my golf-loving husband's 50th birthday. We played about a dozen courses all over Scotland, some famous for the British Open and other recommended to us by others who'd been to Europe. I barely made it under the wire because the officials didn't allow you to play unless you were a 24 handicap or under ~ quite a stretch for my sad little golf game. This painting was completed as Christmas card art that year to commemorate our wonderful trip.

To learn the reputed "birthplace of golf," visit them at www.standrews.org.uk.

"Celebrating the Season at O.G.C.C." ~ (PAINTED DECEMBER 2004 • ACRYLIC ON CANVAS • 5X7-INCH)

Located just east of Lake Washington in the community of Medina, this beautiful private golf course and country club is pictured celebrating the holiay season.

The clubhouse and grounds are festooned with fairy lights, garlands of holly and fragrant evergreens. Candles gleam thought the window panes as bundled up merrymakers leave the club after enjoying a festive evening with friends and family. A giant, glittering everygreen holds court in the center of the driveway, spreading good wishes and cheer to all.

(Note: This piece is a reworking of an original painting of the golf club, given a holiday theme and used for Christmas card art for Overlake in 2004.)

For more information on this country club in Medina, visit www.overlakegcc.com.

"The Tee-It-Up Train" ~ (PAINTED OCTOBER 2006 • ACRYLIC ON CANVAS • 5X7-INCH)

It must be the day after Christmas as Santa's at the helm of this whimsical steam engine, chugging us along the railroad tracks to the golf course. Doug and I are waving and wishing everyone a wonderful, prosperous and healthy holiday season from the passenger car. Our vagabond kittiewinks, Andy and Sophie, have hitched a ride on top.

Entire Christmas Golf Collection pdf ~ Click here to see a 4-page pdf with all 16 holiday paintings.

 

"Riding in the Salty Seas Days Parade" ~ (PAINTED NOVEMBER 1994 • ACRYLIC ON CANVAS • 8X10-INCH)

This painting is a portrait of the restored fire truck, Engine 2, used by the Everett firefighters in their late spring festival, “Salty Seas Days.”

The truck is one of several old vehicles filled with friends and family waving at the crowd, and feature a firefighter on the back dress in full dress uniform. The artist’s friend, Daryl Jensen, drove the truck shown here.

The EMS chief, Jack Robinson, was standing at the rear. His son, Jeremiah, and friend, Ryan, shared the seats with me and Jack's fiance, Bonnie Richter. Another firefighter’s sons were outfitted “for action” as well. Old retired Station #2 is in the background.

"Old Station #1" ~ (PAINTED OCTOBER 1993 • ACRYLIC ON CANVAS • 8X10-INCH)

This painting depicts an aid call at Harbor View Park which overlooks the city of Everett, Washington.

Pictured to the left in the painting are “Butch” and “Duffy” of the Everett Police Department. Ken Opets, Michael Lambert, John Tanaka and other firefighters are shown tending to an injured pedestrian hit by a car.

The Airlift Northwest helicopter is hovering above the accident scene. The artist is pictured as a bystander to the right.

This artwork was used as the featured cover artwork for many of the Washington State 911 Criteria-Based Dispatch flip charts. This painting is owned by Mike Lambert.

For information on the Everett, Washington Fire Department, visit www.everettfirefighters.org.

Entire Fire Department Collection pdf ~ Click here to see a 2-page pdf of all 8 paintings.

 

"Belyar's Croft ~ Cornwall Coast" ~ (PAINTED FEBRUARY 2004 • ACRYLIC ON CANVAS • 8X10-INCH)

This lovely Bed-and-Breakfast is located in the charming village of St.Ives (see the photo of the St. Ives harbor above), an artists' colony on the Cornish coast of England, not far from Land's End.

Christened "Belyar's Croft," the innkeepers shared that it was once the home of a successful local sea captain. Built in the late 1800s on a hill overlooking the harbor, it is a five-minute walk from the shoreline and boasts a magnificent view of the Atlantic from nearly every room in the house.

The stucco-and-stone three-story is surrounded by beautiful gardens, lovingly tended by the charming couple who make their guests feel like family.

NEW ! ~ "The English Rose Tea Room" ~ (PAINTED AUGUST 2007 • ACRYLIC ON CANVAS • 8X10-INCH)

Situated in the heart of beautiful Carefree, Arizona, the English Rose Tea Room provides authentic English cuisine in a truly unique and exquisite Victorian atmosphere. Considerable attention is given to replicate the true splendor and feel of a formal English Tea Room, yet the style is feminine and romantic.

From a simple scone with Devon Cream to “The Duchess of Bedford’s Formal Afternoon Tea,” there is something for every discerning Tea Lover’s palate! Pictured seated, enjoying a cup of tea, are friends Bev, Fara and Natasha, while Jo Gemmill, the English owner of the Tea Room, waits to greet other guests. (Photo courtesy of Jo Gemmill.)

Ten of us gals, Sandi, Marie and I (shown here), lunched recently at this delightful spot. See our photo on my Welcome page.

For more information on this very special setting, visit their web site: www.carefreetea.com.

SCENES FROM UZBEKISTAN (FORMER U.S.S.R.)

"The October Revolution Celebration Parade" ~ (PAINTED FEBRUARY 1988 • ACRYLIC ON CANVAS • 8X10-INCH)

In the late 1980s I traveled to the former Soviet Union with 25 others who shared my interest in this exciting and unusual country. Brought up on "War and Peace" and "Anna Karenina," and mesmerized in high school by the epic movie, "Doctor Zhivago," I jumped at the opportunity to visit this part of the world, so rich in history and culture.

Our group traveled to three cities ~ Moscow, Leningrad (now St. Petersburg) and Tashkent (Seattle's sister city) and visited remarkable landmarks like Moscow University, three Palaces of the Tsars, author Leo Tolstoy's apartment, the Kremlin buildings, Red Square and numerous museums and galleries. We were enchanted by the Bolshoi Ballet and the entertained by the world famous Moscow Circus. I was very lucky to be in Tashkent during the month-long celebration of the October Bolshevik Revolution ~ curb-side for the huge parade celebrating this event.

"The Children of Tashkent" ~ (PAINTED FEBRUARY 1988 • ACRYLIC ON CANVAS • 8X10-INCH)

Tashkent is Seattle's sister city, and it was one of the three Soviet cities on our itinerary. In Tashkent, my friends and I befriended a group of local citizens who welcomed us with open arms. We were lucky enough to spend an entire day at one of Tashkent's day schools for children where we were entertained with dancing, singing and poetry readings (in English) by the youngsters ~ which was amazing, as our visit was completely impromptu.

I painted this typical Russian classroom ~ notice that nap time means actually sleeping in a bed. Also, at that time each classroom had a prominently featured portrait of Lenin, similar to pictures of George Washington in American children's classrooms. This painting of the school children is hanging in a gallery in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Click on my Biography page for more information on this fascinating trip.

Entire Other Settings Collection pdf ~ Click here to see all a 3-page pdf of all 15 paintings in this grouping.

 

"Friendly Felines" ~ (PAINTED AUGUST 1995 • ACRYLIC ON CANVAS • 8X10-INCH)

Kitties galore! My sisters, Marilee, Peggy and I are cat lovers. (If you look carefully in this piece, you’ll see my two sisters and me lounging on the window seat in the background.) All of our kitties were very independent ~ each with their own special personality.

Peggy’s was the calico named Chloe, who spent most of her time exploring out-of-doors. Marilee’s was the white one, Betty Kitty, who yearned to be outside as well, but lived her life as a “condo-cat.” My big black kitty, KC, was perfectly happy being a lazy “hot-house plant.”

Sadly, our three furry feline friends pictured here have all passed away ~ leaving large holes in our lives.

"Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato" ~ (PAINTED FEBRUARY 1977 • ACRYLIC ON CANVAS • 8X10-INCH)

In the 1970s and 1980s three musicians made their mark on the Puget Sound music scene. They performed a wonderfully creative brand of "fun" jazz ~ and always drew great crowds.

This trio was unique as each person was from a different generation. Twenty years separated the three of them, but in spite of the wide range of ages, they had a truly interesting, unusual sound and their audiences LOVED them.

My sister, Marilee, and I made lifelong friends of Paul West, Rolf Johnson and Gail Clements (now Gail Clements Klein) ~ but especially of Gail, whose talent and personality shine as much now as they ever did in the '70s and '80s.

This painting is one of my very first completed pieces.

"Reach for the Stars" ~ (PAINTED APRIL 2002 • ACRYLIC ON CANVAS • 5x7-INCH)

This whimsical piece celebrates diversity and features little boys and girls of all races, colors and creeds ~ climbing in the sky among the stars and cavorting on "Mr. Moon." The artwork was completed as a special gift upon the birth of a dear friend's daughter. Over the years, I've also given a framed print to each of my nieces and nephews.

Entire Other Subjects Collection pdf ~ Click here to see a 2-page pdf of all 9 paintings.

 

Turkey with All the Trimmings" ~ I've painted a dozens of holiday pieces over the years ~ I LOVE CHRISTMAS! My husband calls me the "Christmas Queen, " and says that I go into "holiday orbit" on Thanksgiving and stay there through New Years!

For the past 30+ years, I've created special paintings for my greeting cards. One couple has collected these over the decades, and decorates a Christmas tree that's covered with them from head to toe."Turkey with All the Trimmings" is one of six paintings I completed as special Christmas gifts for my family members in 1977. It shows all eight of us lounging around after a long day of opening gifts ~ anticipating our mouth-watering turkey dinner. My dad, Joe, reigned as "master chef."

"Peace on Earth" ~ This quiet little stable scene is one of the six paintings I mentioned above that I completed as Christmas gifts for family in 1977. Devout Catholics, my parents waged the constant battle to push Santa and his toy-making elves just a little into the background ~ and keep Christ in "Christmas" ~ the real reason for celebrating this holiday in the first place! With this in mind, it was easy to come up with the painting the birth of the Baby Jesus. My parents loved this little painting, and my mother, Sally, still hangs it in her home every Christmas.

Entire Christmas Collection pdf (excluding the "Golfing Santa" artwork) ~ Click here to see all 4 paintings. You'll find dozens of other holiday-themed artwork by neighborhood on my Puget Sound and Spokane Collection pages.

This "More Paintings Collection" page provides you with just a brief sampling of the dozens of paintings that fall outside the "Puget Sound Collection" and "Spokane, Washington" categories. For a complete listing of all of the current titles featuring other golf courses, fire stations, and more ~ plus a brief description of each piece of artwork ~ please click here.

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