G is for Grapefruit

Grapefruits grow on evergreen trees, reaching up to 50 ft. Grapefruit flesh can be pink, white or red.

Grapefruit & Orange Salad

1. Grate skin of one orange.
2. Peel skin from 3 - 4 grapefruits and oranges and separate pulp. Place it in a bowl with the grated skin.
3. Add sugar to taste and enjoy!

My mother frequently makes this salad in the winter and it is so refreshing!

Late Winter Sunset II

Late Winter Sunset

At Home with Amaryllis

Amaryllis

I have a beautiful amaryllis growing at home. For the past several years, I've tried to grow amaryllis every winter without much success. This year, my mother gave me a bulb that has amazed us all. I really can't take credit for its success; my husband has tended it daily with his "green thumb". There are two bulbs growing; one has already burst open with four enormous bright, red flowers and a second bulb is quickly shooting up. This is a watercolor sketch of one of the flowers. I'll have more amaryllis pieces to share soon!

Snow on the Great Lawn

After the most recent snowfall in New York City, I walked through Central Park to the Great Lawn. The snow looked like an inviting down blanket covering the lawn. The trees danced in the background with their barren branches. The midtown skyscrapers sparkled in the morning sunlight. The entire scene was so peaceful and wintery.

Empire State in Winter

There is a spot on the Great Hill in Central Park where it looks as if the Empire State building is peeking through the treetops. Here is my interpretation.

Clementine

As winter approaches, I always look forward to clementine season. There is something special about this sweet fruit with the fragrant citrus aroma that only appears on the market for a few months every year. Even the typical packaging, a little wooden crate with orange netting, sets the fruit apart. I hope that you will think of this piece when you savor your next clementine!

Winter Meal

Check out my 2010 holiday cards!

My 2010 holiday cards are up on zazzle (including the piece posted here, Winter Tree)! There will be more on the way, so stay tuned. All of my holiday cards are in the "season's greetings" category. Enjoy and warm wishes for the holiday season!

Hot Cup of Tea

What better way to enjoy a chilly winter day, then with a hot cup of tea while watching the snow fall. What is your favorite way to enjoy a snowstorm?

Snow Falling over NYC

Thankfully, there is no snow falling over NYC ... yet! Here's a sneak peak at my newest work for my 2010 holiday collection. Stay tuned for more!

Snowy Day at Home ...

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Bird in the Woods

I must admit that I have never quite seen a bird like this before. I did have a lot of fun creating this composition and working with the colors to create a bright design and harmony.

Winter Pineapple

This weekend, I bought a pineapple. I relished the thought of enjoying tropical pineapple in the middle of a cold, snowy winter. I enjoyed interpreting the texture and patterns on the surface of this fruit. I hope you'll enjoy this piece!

Great Hill in Winter

I enjoy a view of the Great Hill in Central Park from our window. Sadly, after the terrible storm this summer knocked down so many trees, I can now clearly see the landscape of the hill. The barren branches of the trees look as if they are dancing when the icy wind blows.

Winter Flower

A bright, colorful flower sends a burst of hope and life in the midst of cold, short winter days.

The Perfect Tree

Over the last few weekends, Christmas tree sellers have magically appeared on street corners up and down Broadway. It's entertaining to watch families choose the perfect tree. Children enjoy this unique city festivity immensely. Scenes such as these inspired this piece which is black construction paper on white drawing paper.