Category Archives: Paintings

Exhibit in Williamsburg, NY through July

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Victoria

From June 7 through July several of my paintings will be shown in the Hudson Valley Gallery in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. This is a ‘window’ gallery, one of the many alternative spaces for exhibiting work that have … Continue reading →

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Painting for the birds

Posted on May 22, 2010 by Victoria

A couple of new paintings inspired by all the songbirds who love my backyard. The returning cardinal was flashing his red in my apple tree this afternoon. Birdsong. Acrylic on canvas panel, 16″x20″ 2010. Strawberries keep coming despite the weediness … Continue reading →

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Asparagus season and new paintings

Posted on May 6, 2010 by Victoria

I’ve been eating asparagus out of my garden for the month of April – delectable sauteéd with garlic in risottos or with pasta in my homegrown tomato sauce. A real spring treat. And now the strawberries are coming on, my … Continue reading →

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Home for a painting

Posted on April 26, 2010 by Victoria

It’s rare that I see where my work ends up, but my most recent patron was kind enough to send me a photo from her Blackberry. Her living space is perfect for the painting and I’m happy to say that … Continue reading →

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Pink Road in Umbria

Posted on January 30, 2010 by Victoria

I began this painting with brushwork, but ended up slashing at it with a palette knife. Too bad I can’t post the highest resolution here because it’s pretty damned juicy. Photographs helped to document my  walks on mostly unpaved roads, winding … Continue reading →

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Voice of Rain

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Victoria

Another new painting from my series based on Walt Whitman poems. THE VOICE OF THE RAIN, Walt Whitman. AND who art thou? said I to the soft-falling shower, Which, strange to tell, gave me an answer, as here translated: I … Continue reading →

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Winter 2010, new paintings

Posted on January 3, 2010 by Victoria

I’ve started a new series of small works, the first of 2010 is based on a Walt Whitman poem, the title a phrase from his “One Hour to Madness and Joy” from his ‘Leaves of Grass’.   ‘O to drink … Continue reading →

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Snow sunsets and Christmas eve

Posted on December 24, 2009 by Victoria

The big storm that ravaged the northeast left a lovely two feet in the Brandywine Valley here in southeastern PA. It’s beautiful when dusk rakes across the drifts. Here’s my latest, and I’m working on another small painting of snow … Continue reading →

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Print Society… and Etsy makes the NY Times

Posted on December 18, 2009 by Victoria

I discovered a new online art site that is elegantly sophisticated in its interface and look. Cleaner and more spare than most of the sites I’ve seen devoted to art or for that matter, any retail,  Sahadeva Hammari helped to design … Continue reading →

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Winter’s arrival

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Victoria

Our first snow and one of my favorite seasons. It’s cold outside! Time for fleece, hot chocolate and indoor painting. My newest painting, inspired by the weekend’s weather. First Snow, oil on canvas panel 9″x12″ 2009. (sold)  

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