After a couple of years of not being accepted, I am so pleased to be participating in the Business Card Art Show this September at the JKR Gallery in Provo, Utah. I have made ten ocean-themed gouache collages for this show. Which one is your favorite?

I am beginning to work on pieces for the Business Card Art Show at the JKR Gallery in Provo. The show will open in September. All pieces will be 3.5x2 or smaller. It’s a fun show in which to participate. Each artist can submit up to ten pieces. I’m shooting for the limit! But, with the kids home for summer, time is limited. I’ve decided to create pieces with the theme of sea life. The first piece I’ve completed is this Mauve Stinger Jellyfish. I am in love with its colors and

Summer sunshine tucked in golden, pearl pockets Boil, butter, bite I just LOVE hot, buttered corn with a generous sprinkle of Trader Joe's Everything but the Elote seasoning. I don't know if there is a more perfect summer side dish. Corn feels like it has soaked up the summer sun and stored it for the coming gray days. Because corn is a late summer crop where I live, I wanted a background that hearkened the coming fall. I chose an autumnal plaid and yellow mums -- things that

Blue gingham on grass White clouds drift 'cross azure sky Pink juice on my chin Watermelon is the fruit I associate most with summer, picnics, barbecues, and eating outside. Because of that, for this piece I wanted to capture the gentle sweetness of a summer picnic. I love eating out of doors in the sun, and now that the weather is warming up, I can look forward to a lot more quiet afternoons on a blanket on the grass. Aren't those curly tendrils cute?!?!

Crisp, green, and snappy Tendrils — hold tight the trellis Stretching towards the sun This time of year in Utah, one can grow a few things and my favorite are sweet Sugar Snap Peas. I have a small row of them right in an empty flower bed. I can't wait until my kids can pluck sweet little crisp pods off the vines for a snack.

Sun-bright blossoms smile Bright heat on green leaves, bees buzz Tomato Season Fresh, warm garden tomatoes are truly one of the great joys in life (as long as one enjoys tomatoes). I wanted to capture some of the vibrancy of tomato season. Tomato Season 4”x4” Gouache collage

One of the greatest joys in life for me is biting into a vibrant red strawberry at the peak of freshness. It's sweet and a little sour. It's juicy and firm. It's simple and absolutely perfect. Jewel of the garden Sought by gardener, snail, bird Who will get it first? Here's a closeup of this new piece, Berry Sweet

With all five legs, crawl to your new home in the sea -- all mossy and cozy The starfish I have painted have had a lot of bright colors. wanted to try one that felt more muted and cozy. I think this mauve and deep teal tide pool is perfect!