Beau

A beau for my folk lady.

He'll be in my shop soon.

A toasty warm log for the autumn season.

I'm loving this palette.

Trifecta

After days of rain and dreary weather we had sun!

Saturday was a glorious autumn day for the Virginia Fall Races.

The skies were blue and full of billowing white clouds.

We picnicked with friends and family and watched the races.

Afterward we went to the annual pig roast at the 

Upperville firehouse which was a hoot.

We spent the evening at a concert with Ramblin' Jack Elliott

He sang great folk tunes and reminisced about the good old days

with Bob Dylan and Woody Guthrie.

Autumn Folk

Bur Oak

Silhouette No. 4

Feathery Plumes No. 33

A little infusion of color.

I'm admittedly swayed by the season.

I've been experimenting with these little silhouettes of late,

Shadowy figures are so intriguing.

Rising

rising from the shadows

withered garden no. 3

Matthews House and Garden

If you are ever inclined to spend a day in the country, 

do visit Upperville, Virginia. Nestled in the foothills of the 

blue ridge mountains, between beautiful horse farms, 

vineyards, rolling hills and endless rock walls, 

you will find Matthews House and Garden, a lovely boutique 

tucked inside a reclaimed Primitive Baptist church.

Recently featured in Elle Decor and Apartment Therapy, 

Matthews houses an exquisite home collection artfully curated 

by owners Wanda Crossley, interior designer, and 

Kevin Chadwick, illustrator and artist.

The vast, light filled space is filled with a wonderful, fresh mix 

of old and new. It's the kind of place that makes you want a do-over.

Click on the images to see a larger view.

So many of you have asked to see my work in person and 

I am pleased to tell you that Matthews has several 

of my giant dragonfly paintings framed and ready to hang! 

***

Located just one hour from Washington, D.C.

9160 John Mosby Highway - Rt. 50

Upperville, Virginia 20184

Open Tuesday - Saturday, 10-5 pm

tel. 540.592.7147

Dust and Shadows

Withered Garden

Silhouette No. 2

Withered Garden No. 2

Flipper

This creepy little hairy brown bug has funny frog legs.

He reminds me of a little rat with flippers.

Any idea what it is?