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ANIMAL FRIENDS

"May's Migratory Flame"

Oil/mixed media

11" x 14"

$230

I am excited to introduce May's Migratory Flame to this fun series. This painting celebrates the vibrant arrival of the Oriole whom I eagerly look forward to his arrival every year. There's something joyful about his colors that brightens my year and I hope will bring a warm spark to your day as well. 

" Vibrant Pause on Weathered Wood "

11" x 14" canvas

oil/mixed media

$230

One of my favorite 'spring' birds is the arrival of the American Goldfinch. His bright yellow plumage with his black and white markings makes him unique.  Creating this piece was a joy as he is so delightful to watch. I hope he brings a bit of that same brightness into your day.

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Whispers of the Hummingbird's Grace
20" x 20"
oil/mixed
$400

I truly enjoyed bringing out the shimmer in his turquoise, green, and coppery feathers giving his wings a delicate sense of motion. I am in love with hummingbirds and their amazing life. I hope this brings a playful breath of calm and color to your day.

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Crimson Wings in Springtime
20" x 20"
Oil to mixed
$400

This painting captures a cardinal mid-flight. I had a blast bringing out all the reds, maroon, pinks, browns and blacks in the feathers with the floating cherry blossoms floating around to give it that fresh spring vibe. There's something special about spotting a cardinal in flight,and that rare and lovely moment inspired this piece. I hope it brings you a burst of springtime joy and freedom every day. 

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Vibrant Encounter with Nature's Jewels
Oil/mixed
24" x 30"
$725

My background's soft pastel tones help keep the scene lively yet peaceful, while my brushwork mixes sharp details to bring motion and energy to the piece. This piece feels like a joyful celebration of the hummingbird's delicate brilliance.

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Prismatic Grace in Floral Ascent
24" x 30"
Oil/fluorescent paints/mixed
$725

I worked with fluorescent paints and oils allowing me to paint as I see the iridescent hummingbirds are known for - the result feels like a shimmering dance among tall purple flowers and lush greenery. What a joyful celebration.

"Emerald Flight Amidst Floral Whispers"
Oil/mixed
12" x 12"
$145
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I love painting to create an atmosphere that feels both vibrant and fresh. This is yet another hummingbird of different colors. I'm amazed all the assorted colors these birds come in from all over the world.

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"Feather & Bloom"
Oil/mixed
16" x 24"
$385

This piece centers around a beautiful little bird resting among the soft petals using loose, easy brushstrokes . I enjoyed the freedom I had with the brushstrokes letting everything flow naturally. My love for nature poured into every detail - sometimes the best inspiration is just watching the world bloom around you.

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Living Jewel
18" x 12" canvas panel

SOLD

For one breathtaking moment, he rests. A tiny living jewel dressed in emerald, turquoise and ruby, pausing between flowers before disappearing again in a blur of wings. Sometimes nature puts its greatest beauty into its smallest creations.

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"Hummingbird's Oasis of Bloom"
Oil/Mixed
16" x 24"
$385

I love these nature's jewels. They are attracted to vibrant flowers in their own lively yet serene environment. This space, in particular, is both energetic and restful, inviting you to linger, appreciate the delicate balance of motion and stillness that nature so effortlessly achieves.

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"Dance of the Azure Hummingbird"
12" x 12"
Oil/Mixed
$145

This colorful hummingbird brings his feathers to life in a way that feels almost touchable. There is a dreamy vibe that feels like a fleeting moment of joy in nature. Don't you feel the whimsy in the appearance of the hummingbird's fluorescence?

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Spirit Unbounded
20" x 20" canvas
Oil/mixed media
$450

Freedom isn't simply running without restraint. It is finding the courage to become who we were created to be. Through vibrant color, flowing movement, and an unbroken spirit, this horse represents hope that refuses to be contained. Even after life's storms, the soul still longs to run toward light. "Spirit Unbound" is a reminder that our greatest strength is found not in perfection, but in the courage to keep moving forward.

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The Language of Trust
24" x 18" gallery canvas
Oil/mixed media
$650

The little fox had learned that not every conversation needs words. Each morning the bluebird returned to the same branch, singing songs only the forest could understand. The fox never chased the bluebird, the bird never flew away. Every day they discovered that kindness is spoken through patience, gentle eyes, and quiet hearts. 

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Where Wild Hearts Bloom
12" Circle gallery canvas
Oil
$300

She wandered where no fences could hold her spirit and every blossom welcomes her home. Gentle yet strong, she carried kindness as quietly as the wind carries petals. Those who paused long enough to meet her gaze discovered that true beauty isn't found in perfection - it blooms from a heart free enough to remain wonderfully wild.

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Whispers of Freedom
14" x 11" gallery canvas
Oil/mixed media
$325

Some spirits are never meant to be contained. Like the wind through a flowing mane or the silent flutter of butterfly wings, true freedom begins within. This horse reminds us that even after life's storms, our hearts can still run wild, guided by hope, beauty, and the courage to keep moving forward.

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She Was  Never Meant to Blend In
24" x 18" gallery canvas
Oil
$650

She spent enough time wondering whether she was too bright, too different, too much. Then one day, she stopped wondering. She chose her own colors, stood proudly in the middle of all that beautiful chaos, and discovered the freedom of simply being herself. She was never meant to blend in. And neither are we!

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Goldfinch in My Garden
14" x 14" gallery canvas
Oil/mixed media
$300

A sunny morning brings out all the animals, and a bright-yellow Goldfinch stood at my bird feeder, brightening my day. He even sang a thank-you song and flew away. I was so glad I snapped a couple of photos to use in my paintings. Later that afternoon, several Goldfinches were spotted in the front garden among my coneflowers! I had to rush into the gallery and paint this piece.

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The Blossom Beckoned
12" x 12" gallery canvas
Oil/mixed
$220

Against a lively turquoise sky, a hummingbird pauses before a flowing branch, drawn toward the promise held within one open blossom. Sculpted petals rise from the canvas while color, line, and movement circle around this fleeting meeting of wing and bloom. For one suspected moment, the garden beckons - and the little bird answers.

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Reflections of Grace
24" x 18" gallery canvas
Oil/mixed media
$550

In the quiet blue waters, a flamingo paused to admire not its beauty, but the journey that had shaped it. Every brilliant feather held a memory-storms weathered, sunsets witnessed, and moments of courage unseen by others. As the water shimmered beneath its feet, the flamingo discovered that true grace is not found in perfection, but in standing confidently as the unique creation it was meant to be. "And so it stood, a reflection of grace, turning ordinary waters into something extraordinary."

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Where the Fireflies RememberedHer
30" x 24" canvas
Oil/mixed media
$725

She returned to the quiet marsh just as darkness settled over the water. One by one, the fireflies awakened, surrounding her like tiny lanterns. They remembered the brilliant creature who had once taught the night that darkness was not the absence of color - it was simply where color learned to shine.

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At the Pace of Wander
12" x 12" gallery canvas
Oil/mixed media
$175

He climbed over the sun-warmed rocks, carrying his patterned shell like a little treasure. Beside him, a white daisy opened toward the light. He paused, lifting his head as though greeting an old friend. The garden could wait a moment longer—there was something lovely here to see. I just love turtles, don't you?

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