ETSY Shop

So I've been loving ETSY.com for some time now (it's a place to sell and buy handcrafted items), and I've been contemplating opening up a shop of my own there. I have finally decided to do just that. So if anyone out there reads this blog of mine, please let me know what you think. I'm calling it Wrapped In Clover...a nod to the song "At Last" sung by Etta James...also the song my Husband and I danced our first dance to at our wedding. I'm primarily going to put handmade flowers , necklaces, and broaches/hair clips on it; but I hope to eventually put some oil paintings and use it as a vehicle to book personal portraits. Perhaps if I get inspired to make a purse or an item of clothing it will end up there too... Here's a link to she shop in progress...keep checking because I hope to open it up soon!
www.ETSY.com/shop/WrappedInClover

Portrait Raffle

I have offered to paint a portrait as a raffle prize fundraiser for my daughters pre-school. The winner will be able to have a portrait painted from their own photograph... this can be of their children, loved ones, pets... whatever they like. Tickets will be for sale at the Little School House and the winner will be announced at the Christmas Program (date to be announced soon). If you're interested in purchasing a raffle ticket please contact the Little School House at (916) 434-1942, or leave a post here and I will get in touch with you.

Gift Portrait

This is a portrait of my Brother-in-Law "to be" Hector Topete. He will wed my dear Sister-in-Law Eileen McGoldrick this coming December 5th. I have been wanting to do something for Eileen, so I chose to paint this picture for her. Here is a progression of photos as the painting was created.

Welcome!

Hi, and welcome to my blog/portfolio! I will be updating this from time to time with current pieces I am working on. Please check back because I am locating past projects and will be posting them here.