2025 Holiday #5 and HAPPY NEW YEAR

SOLD!  $145 (unframed) 4x6 mini original watercolor
Available to the 1st person to email
(framing 8x10. $35 - shipping available at cost)
If unsold by 1/2 the price goes to $225.

A bit of Holiday from the streets of Gettysburg, PA.


We have been spending time with family. 
Starting with Linda's brothers having breakfast together

Linda, Karl, Me and Jimmy (Mastle)

Next was a few days in Gettysburg with my brother and his family.  We rented a beautiful Air B&B, took the new Gettysburg train ride, did a battlefield tour, had a great meal at the Dobbin House Tavern.  Just spent some quality time.

girls from the left: Emily, Sara, Beth and Linda
Back row: Evan (Emily's hubby) Baby Lily, My brother, Carl and me.

Next up was a few days in NYC. 

We started with 4" of fresh snow, giving NYC a magical feel.  The girls worked on a puzzle.  Next day was our annual play.  Marjorie Prime.  Well done and thought provoking.  Sunday we visited Abbeys new museum.  Not sure I mentioned she is now at The Frick.  We had a half hour alone before the doors opened and a little private tour with Abbey.  It was exciting to see her name on her office door (it's the little things)    What a beautiful museum.  Put it on your must see list but get your tickets early, it sells out.

Rashetta, Linda and Abbey.  Me and Ben in the Frick's Garden Court.

We had brunch but I don't know where!  And then had drinks at the famous Rolfs.  Over the top holiday decorations.

Me, Linda and Rashetta  (it was packed, one drink minimum for entry) but look at that ceiling!

We are back home to laundry and a few errands and Linda is at her desk for a bit of catching up. 
We celebrated our 46th wedding anniversary on Christmas Day.  The 26th was Abbeys birthday  and my birthday is coming up on the 1st.  so we keep partying!

I need to mention we just heard a client and friend, Frank Murphy passed away.  He has been a client since 1999 and has a wonderful collection of my work.  He was just at our open house with his sister, actually came both weekends and we were able to spend some time with him.  A sweetheart of a man.

We are both so grateful to ALL our clients and friends who have supported my work over the years.  Blessing me with the ability to paint for a living.  I appreciate each of you.  I hope for a healthy and happy 2026 to everyone.

2025 Holiday #4

 
SOLD!   $145 (unframed) 4x6 mini original watercolor
Available to the 1st person to email
(framing 8x10. $35 - shipping available at cost)
If unsold by 12/18 the price goes to $225.

Lime Rock Road...

I barely finished this!  Today was an errands day.  Dry cleaner, bank, UPS, Library donation, Target to replace a broken wine opener, Stauffers to pick up a can of cranberry sauce, pick up some puzzles for Linda.  Lori was framing, Lisa was cleaning and Linda was at her desk finding more for me to do!  

2025 Holiday #3

SOLD!  $145 (unframed) 4x6 mini original watercolor
Available to the 1st person to email
(framing 8x10. $35 - shipping available at cost)
If unsold by 12/17 the price goes to $225.

East Meadow Valley Rd.  Rothsville, PA in the snow.


I am allowed to show my latest commission. It was given as a
Hanukkah gift.    size is 24X20" Horseshoe Bend, AZ

Way out of my comfort zone and from the other end of my
paint pallet!  But I am so happy with the way it turned out.

I want to mention the passing of a special man. His celebration
of life was this past weekend, James Bock (of Lititz).  He was
one of the most caring, generous, funny men.  We did craft shows
together for years.  Our kids were the same age, created a bike
program in Lititz together.  He was hard to say no to! 
I loved his NY swagger.  I will miss him...

2025 Holiday #2

 $250.

My little commission is finished!  I am hoping to take some time to do a few Holiday mini paintings.

If you are placing an order you better not wait toooo much longer. 

2025 Holiday #1

SOLD!  $155 (unframed) 4x6 mini original watercolor
Available to the 1st person to email
(framing 8x10. $35 - shipping available at cost)
If unsold by 12/10 the price goes to $250.

We managed a little Holiday visit to Glendale Flour Mills for some inspiration.

 My large commissioned painting is finished and I am really thrilled with it.  My next one is an 8x10 and I have it drawn and am struggling with colors.  It is actually harder than the big one. I am trying to get a few Holiday minis painted also..

It is still pretty busy here, Friday a load of supplies came, and today I picked up a load of frames.  Meanwhile the H-Vac guys were here to clean all our heaters and today the plumber for a small cottage sink leak.  We also did a little decorating in the house.

Orders

More orders on the way to UPS!  If you are thinking of Holiday gifts, or even something special for yourself...don't wait. Get your order in soon. You can order from my website, send an email or give me a call!

2 more older 8x10 mini originals, usually $225 for $200! This offer will run till 12/24 then they go back to $225. They come framed! Send an email to claim one!

2017 Islands #10 $200 (save $25)




2019 Still Life #1  $200  (save $50!)

Painting

I am working on a large difficult commission, surprise gift. I will show it later.  No time for my usual blog painting. If we get snow and you see a snowman, take a photo and send it to me!

Meanwhile, I’m offering 2 more older 8x10 mini originals, usually $225 for $200! This offer will run till 12/24 then they go back to $225. They come framed! Send an email to claim one!

2023 Still Life #10   $200  (SAVE $25!)

2022 Landscape #9 $200  (SAVE $25!)

Its Over...

 ITS OVER... two very busy weekends of my annual Open House are finished.
Now what went up, must come down.  Sunday after the show we took apart the studio because Monday morning we have mats to cut for orders!

Meanwhile, I have a fantastic offer if you could not attend.  We offered some older 8x10 mini originals, usually $225 for $200!  This offer will run till 12/24 then they go back to $225.

They come framed!  Send an email to claim one!

2018 Winter Series #1  $200

2019 Oregon #7   $200

 2019  Still Life #15 (9x9)  $200

Its time...

Today (Thursday) the girls were cooking for 8 hours. Everything looks great.
The sign is up on the front porch,  fresh pumpkins are out, but I cannot promise the squirrels will not feast on them.  Little arrows on the sidewalk pointing to the door.

Friday the doors open promptly at 2PM! Hope to see you this weekend.

Prep Day...

Today was "prep day".  Linda and two friends spent hours prepping food for tomorrows "cook day". Chopping, grating, cutting followed by more chopping, grating, cutting.  They also laid out which dishes, baskets and boards to use.   I am in charge of the phone and working on my next commission.


New original painting (sorry, no prints) for your wish list but you have to wait till Friday the 21st at 2pm to make a purchase! If you cannot be here, you may call to purchase.

"Textures"
I walked around our house with two pears looking for an interesting still life. Peeling painted cabinet to two juicy green pears and a soft patterned rug.
Framed 18x14"     $875.