Here is the Broadmoor http://www.broadmoor.com/ West Tower. I started this one en plein air and finished later from a photo. People at the hotel stopped and watched as I painted. I did more talking about the painting than actual painting. My popularity that day was definitely an inspiration to seek a job as an artist in residence!

I painted this from a source photo snapped at our wedding. It was one of my favorite photos taken from the day, captured in black and white. When I painted this, I made up all the colors since the source photo was gray scale.

This was a moment shortly after our wedding ceremony. We were heading down to the beach to take some photographs and Matthew was helping me down the steps.

The Betsy Ross House (http://www.betsyrosshouse.org/) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania begged for me to paint her. This is the type of building I really enjoy painting. It is small, quirky and charming. I enjoyed painting the bricks, each a different color. Sometimes I am pleased that this painting is not properly proportioned, and other times I am bothered by these imperfections.

This was one of the first series of hotel paintings I created. This is a quiet little side patio I found while staying at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort. I did this almost entirely en plein air. I often finish my paintings after my trips on the plane on the way home. Seatmates are often amazed that I can paint on a plane, but I find it quite comfortable. The tray table and reading light are the perfect workspace, and I have a small watercolor field box set that fits easily in my laptop bag. The flight attendants are always happy to bring me a small glass of water and a few cocktail napkins for blotting.