Key to My Heart - Trompe L'Oeil

Key to my Heart, oil on board, 12 x 9

It's that time of year again. The stores are filled with valentines and heart shaped candy.

I couldn't resist paintings this Trompe L'Oeil with a red, heart shaped lollipop, vintage valentines and an old skeleton key.

National Association of Women Artists

Wings Like a Dove, 9 x 12, oil on board

I don't show my work in New York City very often but I entered my painting in the National Association of Women Artists 'Small Works' exhibition and have been accepted.

The show hangs Feb 2-22, 2011 at 80 Fifth Ave suite 1405. The opening reception will be held on Wed, Feb 9, from 5-7

Reflections in Red - Still life

Reflections in Red , 24 x 24, oil on canvas

Here is the completed painting. As usual, I enjoyed the challenge of painting the stripes and the reflections in the red glass

Reflections in Red - Work in Progress 3

Reflections in Red, work in progress, 24 x 24

I hope to have this finished tomorrow. I really love the rich red color!