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Magical morning with the bears out on the mudflats in Lake Clark National Park, Alaska. It was fascinating to watch this bear looking for clams. I positioned myself to take advantage of the backlighting and maximize the bokeh.

Edge of Twilight, oil, 18 x 24

Lady Lilly Oil on Canvas

Wheel-thrown and hand-built porcelain, fired to cone 5 then luster fired with gold and copper lusters.

Years ago, many people asked me to draw their loved ones or their pets as a gift; now, in a world full of AI, I do not have any commissions. Download an app and turn your photo into a drawing; that is the new reality. But I will never stop making portraits because it is the gift God has blessed me with, and the feeling of pride and happiness when a drawing looks amazing at the end is one of the best feelings.

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There’s something special about being out before the world fully wakes up. At Sparks Lake in Oregon, the first light started to touch the mountains and the sky slowly opened into gold, amber, and soft gray. I love moments like this because they feel quiet, suspended, and impossible to repeat exactly the same way twice.
This is one of those scenes that reminds me why I keep photographing the landscape. It’s not just about what I see — it’s about what the place makes me feel. What kind of morning light stays with you the longest?

Hello everybody. This is one my favorite pictures I took of the Garden of the Gods. I love how beautiful and peaceful it was, and I found a good spot. It wasn't the exact area I wanted, but I was still satisfied.

A Painting and Poem for my Mother

Threads of Her Life

(In the Style of Poe’s “The Raven”)

Once upon a midnight golden, as the colors, bright and olden,

Danced upon my canvas, bolden’d by a memory’s gentle hand—

While I painted, nearly dreaming, in the hush of lamplight gleaming,

Came a whisper, softly streaming, from a world I understand—

From the tapestry of silence, where her laughter used to land—

Threads of her life, close at hand.

Every hue recalled a story—rose and emerald, grief and glory—

Shadows weaving ancient worry, light that time could not withstand.

As I layered, brush unsteady, heart and hand not always ready,

Still her presence lingered, heady, in the shifting, painted sand—

In the ripples of remembrance, in the colors I command—

Threads of her life, close at hand.

“Mother,” called I, voice uncertain, “are you hidden in this curtain

Of the colors, of the burden, of the years that slip like sand?

Do you see me, ever yearning, for the wisdom, for the learning,

For the gentle, quiet turning of your touch, your guiding hand?

Is your spirit in these colors, in the strokes that I have planned—

Threads of your life, close at hand?”

Then the silence, softly breaking, set my weary heart to aching,

As the canvas, gently waking, shimmered with a ghostly band.

Every brushstroke, every blending, seemed a message never-ending,

Love and memory commending, from a far and distant land—

From the echo of her laughter, from the warmth of her command—

Threads of her life, close at hand.

So I paint, and still I wonder, as the midnight draws me under,

If the colors, torn asunder, might reveal what fate has planned.

Yet I know, though time may sever, memory’s thread is broken never—

In each hue, she lives forever, in the work shaped by my hand—

In the tapestry of longing, in the silence where I stand—

Threads of her life, close at hand.

"Creatio Hominis...Creation of Man" is my 18x24 Pastel

Hello Everyone! This is a large expressive oil painting, “Shenandoah Valley,” 48”h x 60”w, oil on canvas. I live in the western part of Virginia where the Shenandoah Mountains meet the Appalachian Mountains and it is a beautiful location to be inspired daily. This vista is along the infamous “Skyline Drive” where the mountain ridge lines seem endless as they move back in space as gorgeous waves of changing atmospheric color. To experience this setting I am reminded of the emotional impact color and the vast scale of a place can possess. I hope you enjoy this work! -Lori

Working on a new series for a portfolio of graffiti style works on canvas.

Got a little wild with this one justvtrying out some new paint and had a lot of fun with this one

Between Worlds

Cobalt Coral Garden

This drawing came from the feeling of being trapped inside an emotion you can’t quite name. I wanted the eye to feel like a place where memory, pressure, and vulnerability all live at once.

The figure inside the landscape represents that quiet struggle between wanting to move forward and feeling pulled back by what’s inside. The drips and layered textures add to the sense of tension, making the piece feel unsettled, personal, and hard to let go of.

This magnolia is my favourite watercolour painting - love the contrast, light and depth ♥

This was such a fun and whimsical piece to work on that I can't help but be proud of the outcome. "Scrumptious!" Is a 12x12 acrylic on canvas.

This painting is about me, memory, and the companions I still carry with me. I sit surrounded by fragments of my own world—symbols, thoughts, and imagination—while the animals bring me back to something deeply personal. My pets are no longer with me, but the love and companionship they gave me have never really disappeared. In this painting, they return to share my world again, somewhere between memory, dream, and reality.

This mixed media work combines fabric with the canvas, colorful color combinations and textures give the painting a flowing harmony. The work is called In the Flow.

Rhodes acrylic and oil 120x100 cm

A Dark Path

“Anticipation after strike” oil on canvas.

I focused on realistic highlights, texture, and the way light falls on the lips, giving them depth and making the image feel almost tangible.

There isn’t much context given by the image itself. The name might give you a few hints, but the best part comes after that, when you start making your own assumptions. From that moment, the story of these lips can become something completely personal to each viewer.

Even if Arthelper clearly doesn't think it's one of my strongest images, I still find the minimalist approach very beautiful. It reminds me of last spring. It's somewhat sad because spring is already over again, but the image also gives hope. Next year it will start again.

Hi all, this is my latest work, Carried By the Emerald Tide 153x60cm mixed media on canvas.

My poppy flower. I recently did a bit of experimenting and produced a tiny-size series to wrap up the summer. In this series, especially the background, i.e., the collage composition, has a much stronger visual impact, and particularly for the flowers, the blooms and shapes get a kick. The layering of papers also makes the colors appear particularly vibrant. Additionally, you can clearly see the contributions of watercolor, spray and acrylic, as well as pencil or oil pastel (i.e., the combination of everything) here. So a very good example of my own technique. And emotionally: a tribute to my late mother. That was her favorite flower.

"Flower Symmetry" A yellow Swallowtail feeding on clover continuing the arc of the flower.

This is my favorite photo. I had originally just stopped to photograph the train bridge with the fog, and lighting. Having the train come through was an added bonus.

The look says it all.

Large canvas acrylic painting

Music

Vitral pour - cellular abstract

This vibrant artwork, painted with 50 birds to celebrate my sister’s 50th birthday, radiates the warmth of sisterly love. The central picock/peahen represents my sister herself, while each of the other birds symbolizes a member of her close family and friends. It presents a lush scene teeming with life, featuring a majestic peacock-like presence at its center, surrounded by a variety of colorful birds. The harmonious blend of greens and soft pastels creates a serene atmosphere, while delicate wisteria drapes gracefully overhead.

THE FIRE WITHIN

Medium: Acrylic paint on watercolour paper
Size: A4 painting on A3 paper

Gallery Description

The Fire Within captures a woman lost in a moment of quiet intensity, her eyes closed as though listening to emotions that exist beyond words.

The warmth of the reds, coral and orange tones radiates across her face, creating a striking contrast against the deep blacks and rich purples surrounding her. The colour becomes almost symbolic—a representation of passion, strength and emotions burning beneath the surface.

The expressive black lines and textured brushwork add a raw, spontaneous quality to the portrait. Rather than presenting a perfect image, the painting reveals something more human: vulnerability, emotion and the strength that can exist within stillness.

The Fire Within speaks of the part of us that continues to burn quietly, even when the outside world cannot see it. It is about inner strength, passion and the emotions we carry deep within ourselves.