This was one of the first paintings I did for Artizanns in Naples almost a year ago and its been a favorite with our classes. I love seeing a recap of all the people we’ve painted with!
The Breeze and I
Category Archives: Landscapes
In the Cool Cool Cool of the Evening
I have been painting a lot of records lately and have fallen in love with their song titles. It makes me realize what a romantic I am. When I couldn’t think of a name for this painting I pulled one from the … Continue reading
The Story of a Snowy Night
This was inspired by a photo of our horse pasture. You can see the little horses in the distance. I have been loving this spatter technique for making snow that I learned at our Spirited Art class over Christmas.
Snow Day
Time keeps moving so fast, and I’ve been putting this off but feel I need to finish telling my 2012. There’s certainly enough excuses not to, but since this blog has become my personal story in addition to my art, … Continue reading
Golden Fairies on the Horizon
Another letter arrived in the mail from my littlest niece Anna, a drawing with some stickers and an I love you Aimee scrawled across the page. A wave of love swept across me and then a wave of shame, as … Continue reading
Fields of Dreams
When you grow up around endless fields of bounty they can leave an imprint on you. So that even though I am miles away surrounded by mountains and desert, this is what easily comes to mind. When deciding on a … Continue reading
Purple Haze on the Hill
I struggled with a name for this one. My fallback is a lazy description of the painting. Tempted to call my niece to make up a name, I remembered I had just bought this orange and purple paint that day. … Continue reading
Sunset On Her Breath
I was forced to take a break from my computer during the holidays as I left it at the security check point in Phoenix – but very happy to have it back! I had a really boring title picked out … Continue reading
Cali Artichokes!
After re-reading the blog that inspired this painting, I was actually shocked i picked this boring landscape compared to the true gems in the entry, those wild artichokes! How funny! brethoefen.wordpress.com/2011/03/24/fresh-artichokes I remember being sad to leave my middle school … Continue reading
Steel Magnolia
This is the first in a 3 painting series dedicated to the Hoefen family. They recently lost their son/husband/brother/uncle Bret after a courageous fight with a nasty cancer. I chose 3 of my favorite pics from their amazing roadtrip across … Continue reading
Milk Jug
For my last painting session while in Richmond, Sophie and I set up shop in the driveway and while she painted mountains experimenting with different brushes I focused on this great metal jug in Kristie’s garden. I later learned mom … Continue reading
Rainbow Geyser
I’m still posting paintings from my trip to Richmond. For this session with my nieces I wanted them to be inspired by something personal, so we flipped through a photo book of their recent family trip to Yellowstone. One of … Continue reading
Cattail Daydreams
I love cattails. We have a bunch at one end of our pond in NY. Whenever I paddle the canoe toward them I begin to daydream. Ever since designing the new house after the fire, I envision cabins and bungalows … Continue reading
Star Brothers
After this entry you may think I’m a little crazy, so I will blame it on one too many episodes of “Ancient Aliens” (is there such a thing?!) Always the cool headed one, my latest project has left me a … Continue reading
Rest Easy
This painting is dedicated to my Grandpa Floyd who departed from his body last week to rejoin my Grandma, something he has been looking forward to for 10 years now. A family man, who loved talking every Sunday. Though not … Continue reading
True Twilight
This was inspired by one of my favorite shows this year, True Blood. This painting has fangs – a phrase my boyfriend and I have coined to mean crazy, sexy, cool. We use it whenever possible. I have often felt like … Continue reading
Purple in Iceland
This painting is for my friend Dustyn and her new wife Lorena. I was inspired by a photo from your honeymoon in Iceland. When I looked at your photos I could feel the fresh, cool mountain breeze. I never really … Continue reading
Retiring of the Mara Sun
A sunset in the Maasai Mara. This painting is dedicated to my most loyal supporter – my mom, who just retired after many years as a 1st grade teacher. Though I didn’t get you for 1st grade – I was blessed … Continue reading
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