In Love With Color
I have been experimenting with using bright warm colors with accents of cool blues and purples. My daily work with color calls for understanding and a passion for expression from my inner being. Color is a powerful tool because it has the potential to stir the...
A Painted Violin
Supporting The Helena Symphony The Helena Symphony is featuring painted violins that will be auctioned off for their 2013 Gyla fundraiser. I was thrilled to be asked to to put my visual interpretation on one of these violins. I choose the music, Clair de Lune, by...
A Painted Violin
Supporting The Helena Symphony The Helena Symphony is featuring painted violins that will be auctioned off for their 2013 Gyla fundraiser. I was thrilled to be asked to to put my visual interpretation on one of these violins. I choose the music, Clair de Lune, by...
A New Opportunity
With each new season comes new opportunities and new experiences. Since August 23 I have been spending two days a week as a part time employee at Frayed Sew, a unique Boutique, here in Helena. The owner, Becky Schreiner, has been a friend of mine since I moved to...
Walking on Clouds
From What perspective do you view life? "A pessimist sees only the dark side of the clouds, and mopes; a philosopher sees both sides, and shrugs; an optimist doesn't see the clouds at all - he's walking on them. Leonard Louis Levinson" I like to think that I am...
Noah’s Ark Landed on Fifth Ave in New York City
Yes Noah has found a new home for his wife, children, and all the animals. This motley crew has arrived at The Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York City. The church commissioned this painting to use in their Children's Sunday School Program. The painting is on...
Painting Exhibit at The Holter Museum of Art
How do artist spend their time away from the world of blogging? Twilight's Glory acrylic on wood 8"x 16" After giving myself a month off from blogging I am back online with lots to share. You may have wondered just what has Maureen been up to? To be honest it has been...
Murphy Bestows His Heart
“A Dog has one aim in Life…to bestow his heart.” I am proud to introduce Murphy. He was a special commission by my good friend Colleen Thomas of Sandy Utah. Murphy is a gift for a special member of Colleen's family. I have begun to make these small iconic pieces for...
Meet Ms Robbie, The July Give Away
Have you ever had an unexpected visitor? Meet Ms. Robbie I am often amazed at my own blindness. Two days after moving into my new apartment I was gazing out the kitchen window and saw a mother robin sitting in her nest. She was hidden from me for several days and I am...
A New Home and Art Studio
How can new transitions in life bring new promise and hope? On June 30 I moved my home and art studio to a new location here in Helena MT. I am so excited at all the new possibilities for my own personal life as well as for my art. Surroundings for an artist are...