Deb Kirkeeide

March 18, 2013

Mourning Dove

8 x 16 Oil

I love these birds. They remind me of being at my grandparents house in Ohio where I would often hear their soft call. To this day it brings me a sense of comfort. I was very happy when a pair showed up last spring and nested nearby. They and their brood would show up often near my feeder.

And since I am such a fan of folklore and symbolism here's a little bit about symbolism of the dove.

Although its song is heard throughout the day, it seems more distinct at dawn and dusk. These are the “Between Times” – a time in which there is a thinning of the veils between the physical and the spiritual, the past and the future. The dove can help you to use these times to see the creation process active within your own life. The song tells you to mourn what has passed…but awaken to the promise of the future…It is the bird of prophecy and can help you to see what you can give birth to in your life.

Animal Speak, the spiritual & magical powers of creatures great & small by Ted Andrews

March 8, 2013

A Little Birdy Told Me

6 x 8 Oil

$150 Purchase here.

March 6, 2013

Robin

6 x 8 Oil

$165
On Hold

“If winter comes, can spring be far behind?”
― Percy Bysshe Shelley, Ode to the West Wind

I hold hope that spring is not far behind! Just when I think I can actually smell spring in the air, we get a huge snow storm! I love the winter, I love the beauty of this winter wonderland left behind but I really am tired of shoveling right now. Soon, I think. In the meantime I will just keep painting the birds in anticipation of their showy color and their songs greeting me in the morning.

And now that the roads are clear please join me for the Spring Art Show at Squire House Gardens on

Saturday evening!

February 27, 2013

A Dream Of Spring

A Dream of Spring

10 x 10 Oil on Panel

A pretty spring bouquet of warm color for our snowy, white days here in Minnesota.

Yes, it has been a long time. I've come to realize that perhaps January and February are the months

to step back and take a break. I did visit my daughter in Utah and we attended part of the Sundance Film Festival. We heard some good music, saw some good films and I got to visit with my good friend and fellow artist Diane Whitehead. We had a great time catching up and spent the day in Park City looking for celebrities. The only celebrity (that I know of) we saw was Kenny Loggins. We saw his new band, Blue Sky Riders. I thought they were great and really enjoyed the show.

I have a group show coming up March 9 - 22 at Squire House Gardens in Afton, MN. If you are in the area please join us for the reception on Saturday March 9, 5-9. I'd love to meet you!

January 14, 2013

Parley Lake Orchard

9 x 12 Linen Panel

I've recently discovered a few paintings that I haven't posted. This is from a paint out with Outdoor Painters of MN this past summer. We had about 30 artists painting out at Parley Lake Winery in Waconia, MN. I love this little winery. Great wine, great people and beautiful scenery. I opted to paint from the orchard for this one.

December 28, 2012

Winter's Eve

9x12 Oil on Linen

Having had a quiet house and some time to myself on Christmas Eve, I put on some Christmas music and painted this. We had a beautiful snow fall a couple weeks ago and this is my version of some of the beauty from that. In reality these trees have houses tucked in and around them but I opted to leave them out. It was a perfect way to spend the afternoon and evening.

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December 4, 2012

Oak On The Hill - SOLD

Oak On The Hill

12 x 12 Oil on Panel

This is a painting I did this summer at one of our plein air events. I just have never posted it. I think

I've forgotten to post a few, so there may be more showing up.