Artwork by Kay Verstraete

2011-08-03T11:08:00.002-07:00

When my friend asked for a commission painting for her husband, I should have predicted that it would be another iris painting as he loves them too. Here's the result.

Desert Morning II

2010-09-20T09:50:00.004-07:00

My friend in Illinois fell in love with Desert Morning, but wanted an original in a bigger size. "No problem, I'll re-create it!" I said. "If you love a topic, there's only positives in doing it again." This version of Desert Morning shows you where I am with my art now using an underpainting. I love it, too.

Spring Irises

2010-09-20T09:01:00.002-07:00

I arrived in Illinois this spring to find a lovely bunch of irises growing at the edge of the woods by my home. There was no choice but to try capturing them in a painting. In this pastel I wanted to capture the cool shades of early spring along with the hints of a warm summer to come. Irises only last for a short time, but they always remind me of the promises of a fresh start.

Desert Morning

2010-03-10T13:07:00.001-07:00

There is something magical about the morning light in the desert.

The Gift

2010-03-10T12:52:00.002-07:00

Working in pastel has been an unexpected delight for me. It truly has been a gift.

Here I Go!

2010-03-10T12:29:00.003-07:00

It was a breathless moment....that first time down his new slide. What fun!

St. Eze, France

2010-03-10T12:19:00.002-07:00

When we visited St. Eze, France, we arrived in the morning with the sun shining brightly. Everywhere I looked there were bougainvillea blooms and shuttered windows. I couldn't resist capturing them in pastel.

Red Oranges

2010-03-10T12:16:00.002-07:00

I like the bright, lively and clean lines of Red Oranges.

Deep Woods

2010-03-10T10:52:00.002-07:00

This pastel makes me want to wander deep into the woods.