Good Vibes

studio, 18" x 14", oil, 'Vibes'

Out of Kilter

plein air, 9" x 12", oil, 'Momentarily Unbalanced' 

The Toughest Job You've Ever Loved!

plein air, 6" x 6", oil, 'Petal Power'

Happy Mother's Day!

Going on 102 years old...

studio, 12" x 16", oil, 'Mother's Passion'

This is part of a collage I created for the celebration of my Mother's 100th birthday in 2011.

Here are just a few interesting facts about Edith Freeman Elswood :

Born October 25, 1911

Grand daughter of Utah pioneers

Worked on her father's farm in Riverton, Utah

Hand dipped chocolates for Sweets Candy

Traveled for adventure and employment to sunny California  

Married June 21, 1935

Relief Society President during World War II

 Garden Club Member in Salt Lake City, Utah

PTA President in the 1950's

Single mother of four children

Held two part time jobs as a book keeper

Graduated from college after age 60

Served three LDS missions to Texas, California, and Utah

Line dancing at age 90

Loves her family, God and country

and ...

We love her! 

Sanpitch River

plein air, 9" x 12", oil, 'Sanpitch River'

One Plus One = Three

plein air, 8" x 9", oil, 'Marriage'

Do Geraniums Stink?

plein air, 10" x 8", oil, 'Ellen's Geraniums'

Some people think geraniums smell really bad! Personally, they are one of my favorite flowers because I can bring them inside in the fall to have beautiful blooms adorn my windows all winter long. Even a bit neglected, they seem to thrive. I only notice their strong fragrance when I remove the spent blossoms.

I love to paint geranium florals, especially the vivid flowering reds against the complementary leafy greens. Stunning not stinky!!