2024 Still Life #15

mini original watercolor     $225
Another still life from Glendale Flour Mills.

Kinda busy here; dental cleaning yesterday, MRI today, then this afternoon I cracked a tooth so emergency dental tomorrow. Linda was on the phone twice with our CPA; I am SO glad I did not have to answer those questions! But then a bright spot, our friend Jacki dropped off these flowers. For no reason!! We have the BEST friends.

2024 Yellow Tulips

SOLD!  $145 (unframed) 4x6” mini original watercolor
Available to the 1st person to email
(framing 8x10 $35 - shipping available at cost)
If unsold by 3/28 the price goes to $225.

These tulips were setting in our kitchen and simply looked like a painting. Featuring a new hand made pottery vas we got at the Fire & Ice show.  The colors are so harmonious and it feels like Spring.

I have painted several pieces from Glendale Flour Mills and received a nice note from the owner...
Let me tell you, when I see your paintings I can literally smell the place and feel the floorboards under my feet! Amazing work.  That's high praise, it doesn't get any better than that!

2024 Still Life #14

SOLD!  $145 (unframed) 4x6” mini original watercolor
Available to the 1st person to email
(framing 8x10 $35 - shipping available at cost)
If unsold by 3/27 the price goes to $225.

I went back to Glendale Flour Mills in Boyertown, PA for some antique inspiration.

I finished this one... 14x18  also from Glendale Flour Mills.
It is not titled or priced.

2024 Still Life #13

 mini original watercolor    $225.

More interesting pottery at the Bonnet House (Fort Lauderdale FL)

Saturday "OPEN STUDIO"
Saturday, March 23 from 10-4
at 4 N. Spruce St. Lititz, PA

Grab some friends and head to Lititz!  Spend some time with me and then head into town for lunch and more shopping.  Lititz is a wonderful town to walk around.  See you Saturday!

2024 Still Life #12

SOLD! $145 (unframed) 6x4” mini original watercolor
Available to the 1st person to email
(framing 10x8 $35 - shipping available at cost)
If unsold by 3/22 the price goes to $225.

I enjoy the old things...

Linda is busy hanging some originals in the studio for my
Saturday "OPEN STUDIO"
Saturday, March 23 from 10-4
at 4 N. Spruce St. Lititz, PA

Stop in and check out my studio.
Enjoy a little chit-chat and watch me paint.

2024 Still Life #11

 mini original watercolor      $225.

I found some interesting pottery at the Bonnet House (Fort Lauderdale FL)

Eye Doctor check this morning, all good.  I have had controlled glaucoma since my early 20's.

2024 Cat

 mini original watercolor       $225.

If you have spent any time in any of the Caribbean Islands you know the stray cats are a bit scrawny! But I liked this ones face and how it almost blended into the background.

OPEN STUDIO - this Saturday
Saturday, March 23 from 10-4
at 4 N. Spruce St. Lititz, PA

Stop in and check out my studio.
Enjoy a little chit-chat and watch me paint.

We had to go stove shopping today at Martins Appliance (Brownstown PA).  Thank You JR Sirotta for patiently answering all our questions!  Our 20 year old Amana (an original Amana before Whirlpool bought them) finally bit the dust. I also finally found a garage that still does bodywork. Actual rust repair! Not easy to find these days. My old Suburban is looking better!

2024 Water #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 3/19 the price goes to $225.

This big guy was spotted in Fort Lauderdale, FL

We had several hours after getting off ship and flying home so we returned to our new favorite coffee shop, Kay Rico and then took a self guided tour of   Bonnet House.  A bit of preserved history surrounded by sky scrapers.

We all came home with a bit of a cough while Linda's became bronchitis.  She got meds and is doing better. 

This past Friday was the passing of  Mr. Donecker, owner of Doneckers in Ephrata.  Linda was a Donecker Girl when we met.  If you knew the store you understand what this means.   She worked there in the late 70's early 80's. and there was a fun core of young people in their early 20's working that are still friends today.  Linda always credits Mr. D. with teaching her about the customer, who is always right and business ethics.

2024 Water #3

SOLD!  $155 (unframed) 4x6” mini original watercolor
Available to the 1st person to email
(framing 8x10 $35 - shipping available at cost)
If unsold by 3/16 the price goes to $250.

I had such fun painting this one. I spent a lot of time on the water in the foreground.

2024 Water #2

mini original watercolor  $225.

A dock... It is simple subjects that intrigue me.

We both enjoy cruising. Chilling all day, I paint, Linda reads and entertainment all night . We often do not even get off the ship. We have toured many of the islands in the past. Usually we leave out of NY and this time we left out of Miami. I missed sailing past the Statue of Liberty!  The ship was very much geared to Latin music. Our first (and last) cruise in March. Lots of kids and lots of 20 yr olds on spring break, very few wheel chairs and walkers.  A different experience.  We were both so careful washing hands and using sanitizer and we still brought home a bad cold/cough.  Linda is worse, she has a doctor appointment. Tested negative for Covid but it is a nasty strain.

2024 Coconut Tree

mini original watercolor   $225.

Coconut tree.

Our 1st stop is Roatan. It is hot and I love the heat!  We took a fantastic tour. Learned a lot about the Island,  culture, family life and food. I got to hold a sloth.


Great photo with our travel buddies, Mark and Betsy,  Check out that view...

2024 Water #1

mini original watercolor  $225.

The Port of Miami, a view from the ship.

We have been away for a week on another adventure. Started with a walking food tour in Little Havana, Miami FL. Loved it, learned a lot, music everywhere, surprised at how little English was spoken here.
Check out my new hat.

I want to give a shout out to a fantastic coffee shop in Hollywood Fl. Kay Rico, the owners are 2 brothers and they know coffee. They turned a quick stop into an experience.

Next up is our cruise. Norwegian Joy with stops in Roatan, Belize, Costa Maya Mexico and Cozumel.