"How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world." ~ Anne Frank

This page features paintings of settings and subjects that have touched my heart and inspired me during my career.

I've divided the collection into five groups. Each highlights paintings which periodically revolve ~ so you'll have lots to see.

FIVE COLLECTIONS OF OTHER SETTINGS & SUBJECTS:

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Scroll down to the bottom of this collection to see "Snowmen & Santa" golf-themed artwork.

"The Classic at Echo Falls" (MONROE, WASHINGTON • PAINTED JUNE 1995 • 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 Golf 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 (L to R) 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!

FACTOID: Doug and I were married at this lovely setting in April 2000 on the prettiest spring day.

To learn more about Echo Falls, visit them at: EchoFallsGolf.com.

"Perfect Labor Day Morning ~ R.V.C.C." (MEDFORD, OREGON • 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 (several 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 RVCC.com.

"Celebrating at the Seattle Golf Club" (THE HIGHLANDS, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON • PAINTED APRIL 2010 • ACRYLIC ON CANVAS • 8X10-INCH)

This is a portrait of the handsome old clubhouse designed for the Seattle Golf Club by the renowned Spokane architect, Kirtland K. Cutter.

Built in the early 1900s, this building is part of the Highlands, a very elite neighborhood that is home to some of Seattle’s wealthiest residents ~ like the Boeing, Stimson and Nordstrom families.

This painting pictures my friend Marie’s wedding day with her new husband Graydon, stepson Chris and a group of her girlfriends.

For more information, visit the club at SeattleGolfClub.com.

"Cottage Clubhouse at Jefferson Park" (BEACON HILL, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON • PAINTED APRIL 2010 • ACRYLIC ON CANVAS • 8X10-INCH)

This artwork pictures the vintage cottage-style clubhouse that has served one of Seattle’s three municipal golf courses ~ this one located in the Beacon Hill neighborhood just south of the downtown corridor.

Two things make the setting special. The first: Jefferson Park was “home course” to renowned golfer Fred Couples (pictured in the artwork on the putting green) when he was learning the game as a youngster.

The second: the course enjoys colorful gardens and blossom-filled urns leading up to the cottage clubhouse ~ and on the tees and fairways. Spring is particularly lovely at Jefferson Park.

For more information on Jefferson Park Golf Course, visit PremierGC.com.

Entire Golf Collection pdf ~ Click here to see a three-page pdf of all 16 golf courses and clubhouses.

NEW! "A Christmas Up to Par" (IMAGINARY • PAINTED NOVEMBER 2011• ACRYLIC ON CANVAS • 5X7-INCH)

It’s a beautiful starlit winter night. A flock of friendly cardinals, two Christmas trees and a cheery snowman dressed in a festive plaid vest, matching cap and cozy socks shares “Merry Christmas”greetings with everone in this sparkling winter wonderland.

This is the 15th golf-themed Christmas art I've painted every year for our holiday greeting cards.

"Santa's Holiday Hazard" (IMAGINARY • PAINTED DECEMBER 2004 • ACRYLIC ON CANVAS • 8X10-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.

"The Tee-It-Up Train" (IMAGINARY • 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.

"Carting the Tree to the Clubhouse" (IMAGINARY • PAINTED OCTOBER 2010 • ACRYLIC ON CANVAS • 5X7-INCH)

This Christmas card artwork was inspired by one of Doug's oldest and dearest friends, Ric Metzger, who we lost a few years ago.I was really stuck for ideas for yet another golf-themed holiday motif, and took a break to organize a box of old photographs.

There was Ric ~ driving a golf cart at Overlake Golf& Country Club with a huge leafy branch of an old tree stuck to the top of it where he had taken a short cut (obviously driving where he wasn't supposed to be).

It was just the perfect inspiration for this fun piece with a festively dress golfing Santa carting his Christmas tree up the snowy path to the clubhouse. Ric's probably smiling in heaven!

Entire Santas & Snowmen Golf Collection pdf ~ Click here to see a two-page pdf with all 10 holiday paintings.

You'll also find a few holiday-themed actual settings like Saint Andrews on the Entire Golf Collection pdf.

 

"Riding in the Salty Seas Days Parade" (EVERETT, WASHINGTON • 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.

Then EMS chief, Jack Robinson, stood 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.

I donated the original painting to the Everett Fire Department in 2011.

"Old Station #2" (EVERETT, WASHINGTON • PAINTED NOVEMBER 1991• ACRYLIC ON CANVAS • 16X20-INCH)

The old headquarters building for the Everett Fire Department, 2801 Oakes Avenue, was occupied on June 25, 1925.

At that time it was heated with sawdust. Over the years some changes have occurred to the exterior of the building. The bi-fold doors and small paned windows have been replaced. The intricate art deco sconces on either side of the entry way are gone ~ and the flagpole on the roof is no longer in place. However, by and large, Station #2 looks every bit as handsome today as in 1925. It is registered as a historical building in the city of Everett.

This painting is currently owned by retired E.F.D. firefighter, Mike Lambert.

"Old Station #1 & the Steamer" (EVERETT, WASHINGTON • PAINTED OCTOBER 1993 • ACRYLIC ON CANVAS • 16X20-INCH)

Station #1, Everett Fire Department, no longer exists in the city of Everett, Washington ~ however, the handsome vintage Ahren’s Fox pumper does.

This handsome Ahren's Fox Steamer was delivered to the Everett Fire Department in 1907.

When the I painted this piece, the beautiful old “rig” was on display to the public in a protective glass case outside of Station #4 in Everett. It was once driven by Everett Firefighters in the annual “Salty Seas Days” parade (pictured here).

"Hard at Work" (EVERETT, WASHINGTON • PAINTED NOVEMBER 1992 • ACRYLIC ON CANVAS • 16X20-INCH)

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

Pictured 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. I painted myself into the piece 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. The painting is owned by Mike Lambert.

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

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

 

 

THE EAST & THE MIDWEST

ARIZONA

OREGON COAST

UNITED KINGDOM (Canada & England)

THE FORMER SOVIET UNION

THE EAST & THE MIDWEST

"Scott's Pennslyvania Palace" (DOWNINGTON , PENNSLYVANIA • PAINTED DECEMBER 2008 • ACRYLIC ON CANVAS • 8X10-INCH)

This lovely brick two-story house is located in the charming community of Downington, Pennslyvania. Handsomely detailed, the Scott family just loved this home and it was the scene of lots of get-togethers. The four of them are pictured on the front lawn enjoying a picnic with traditional fare: PB & Js, chips, veggies, fruit, juice ~ and of course, huge slices of watermelon!

This is the third home portrait that I completed for their collection in 2008.

"Old Ole Ulvestad Farm" (CHOKO, MINNESOTA • PAINTED OCTOBER 2009 • ACRYLIC ON CANVAS • 8X10-INCH)

This vintage farmhouse, located in Choko, Minnesota, looks much the same as it did when it was constructed in 1899 by Ole Ulvestad. Notice the buckboard buggy behind the house.

This piece was commissioned by Patricia Hampton and features a portrait of her father's family. Most of his eight sisters are wearing their "Sunday best" frocks sewn from the same red plaid bolt of fabric by their mother (back upper right).

An avid genealogist, this painting was inspired by Pat's trip back to this Minnesota farmland in the summer of 2009. (Photo of the Ulvestad farmhouse courtesy of Patricia Hampton.)

ARIZONA

"Desert Delight" (MESA, ARIZONA • PAINTED MAY 2008 • ACRYLIC ON CANVAS • 8X10-INCH)

In 2003, Doug and I purchased a cozy Mesa, Arizona patio home overlooking Alta Mesa Country Club.

It's has been the setting for countless hours of fun and relaxation for us and friends who frequently come to share good times in the sun.

This little "hide-away" overlooks the #8 green of Alta Mesa Country Club ~ my golfer husband's favorite Arizona view!

We’re pictured in front of our “desert delight” with good friends, Maria and John Herbert, Marie Marx and Rick Strohm.

"Desert Dream House" (CANNON BEACH, OREGON • PAINTED JANUARY 2002 • ACRYLIC ON CANVAS • 8X10-INCH)

This beautiful Southwest-style home was once home to my dear friend, Marie Marx during her marriage to Rick Strohm.

In high school, Marie, my sister, Marilee, and I waited until 5:00 p.m. every evening for our parents to retrieve us, so hours of conversation and confidences formed some very strong friendships. Although our careers and personal lives drew us to opposite ends of the United States, Marie and I have always stayed great friends, encouraging and supporting each other.

One of her dreams was building this handsome new home against the backdrop of the desert mountains in Scottsdale ~ she had quite a hand in decorating it. In early 2002, I visited her on a "milestone" birthday and gave her this portrait of her home.

OREGON

"Doug's Dream House" (CANNON BEACH, OREGON • PAINTED MARCH 1998 • ACRYLIC ON CANVAS • 8X10-INCH)

This portrait of “The Needles” two-story log home was completed as a birthday gift for my husband, Doug, when we were dating. It commemorated a wonderful Valentine’s Day weekend getaway spent at Cannon Beach on the coastline of Oregon.

On our morning beach walk, he shared with me that this rustic beauty was his “dream home” there. He even scrambled up the steep bank to shoot some photographs for me. Those shots resulted in this painting ~ a very special surprise trip memento for him!

"Fun & Sun at Haystack Rock" (CANNON BEACH, OREGON • PAINTED MARCH 1999 • ACRYLIC ON CANVAS • 11x14-INCH)

I painted this artwork as a special birthday gift for my husband, Doug, just before we were married.

We spent the 1998 Thanksgiving weekend at beautiful Cannon Beach with Doug’s family ~ all pictured in this piece.

The artwork celebrates the gorgeous sunny Friday after the holiday, which was so pleasant that the beach in front of Haystack Rock was overflowing with vacationers in shirt sleeves ~ walking their dogs, flying kites and scouring the sand for sea shells.

UNITED KINGDOM (Canada & England)

"Welcome, Whistler Wonderland" (WHISTLER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA • PAINTED JANUARY 2010 • ACRYLIC ON CANVAS • 8X10-INCH)

This is a portrait of one of the Orrico family homes ~ this one nestled in the neighborhood near world-famous Whistler Village. When I I finished re-working the original piece (completed 10 years ago), Whistler was about to host the 2010 Winter Olympics.

Doug and I became engaged here on New Year’s Eve, 1999, and we are pictured in the lower left. To the right is Brent Orrico with his wife Vicki, and son and daughter, Christopher and Frankie.

Welcoming us from the front window is Mark Orrico with wife, Janis, and daughters, Stephanie and Allison. It’s a gorgeous winter wonderland!

"Belyar's Croft" (ST. IVES, CORNWALL, ENGLAND • PAINTED FEBRUARY 2004 • ACRYLIC ON CANVAS • 8X10-INCH)

This lovely Bed-and-Breakfast is located in the charming village of St. Ives, 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 was surrounded by beautiful gardens, lovingly tended by the charming, hospitable couple who ran the inn.

For more information, their over-sea's phone number is at 01736 796 304.

THE FORMER SOVIET UNION

"The October Revolution Celebration Parade" (UZBEKISTAN, FORMER SOVIET UNION • 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" (UZBEKISTAN, FORMER SOVIET UNION • 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 four-page pdf of all 19 paintings in this grouping.

 

"Friendly Furry Felines" (PAINTED AUGUST 1995 • IMAGINARY SETTING • ACRYLIC ON CANVAS • 11x14-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 black kitty, KC, was perfectly happy being a lazy “hot-house plant.”

Sadly, our three furry felines have all passed away ~ leaving large holes in our lives. We miss these little guys!

"The Friendly Forest" (PAINTED FEBRUARY 2000 • IMAGINARY SETTING • ACRYLIC ON CANVAS • 8X10-INCH)

This was a portrait I did of several furry creatures who would rarely be seen in the same setting together ~ especially in such a calm and peaceful atmosphere. And that’s the point! These critters have all made friends with one-another and are happily looking after each another in this friendly forest ~ thus the name of the painting. This piece was completed as a special gift honoring the birth of my God-son, Scot Simpson.

Entire Other Subjects Collection pdf ~ Click here to see a two-page pdf of all 11 paintings.

 

Turkey with All the Trimmings" (IMAGINARY • PAINTED FEBRUARY 1977 • ACRYLIC ON CANVAS • 8X10-INCH)

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

For the past 40+ years, I've created special paintings for my greeting cards. One couple has collected these for decades, and decorates a Christmas tree with them. "Turkey with All the Trimmings" is one of six paintings I completed as special Christmas originals 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's specialty!

"Peace on Earth" (BETHLEHEM • PAINTED FEBRUARY 1977 • ACRYLIC ON CANVAS • 8X10-INCH)

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 Jesus. My parents loved this little painting, and my mother, Sally, still hangs it in her home every Christmas.

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

Click here to access "The BIG List" showing ALL of the artwork titles alphabetically in the More Collection's five groupings.

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