This European lakeside village doesn't exist anywhere except in my imagination, but if it did I'd want to live there, or at least visit. 5x7 in a found and reused black metal frame with blue beads and leaves. $25

This drawing was done as a memorial for a much loved local hero named Ruffles. He was last seen in November of last year so it has been accepted that he has passed away at approximately sixty years of age. Two things made this animal exceptional; his unique "ruffled" dorsal fin and the fact that he lived twice as long as most adult male orcas. Orcas hold toxins and pollution in their blubber and since humans have been dumping waste into the oceans for well over 100 years, you can imagine why these animals are endangered. Typically, a female's first born calf dies because her store of blubber goes to feed the baby. The level of toxins, built up from her infancy, kills the calf. However, due to this "flushing" of toxins, subsequent calves do well and the mother's lifespan is increased. RIP Ruffles.

Here's a fun little 4x4 minature of a breaching Orca. If you are ever lucky enough to see this happen in nature, in this incredible animal's natural habitat, you will never forget it.

This 8x10 framed ink and pencil drawing is of a San Juan Orca tail fluke. Like their dorsal fins, each tail is unique, most having nicks, cuts and even gouges depending on what they have endured and encountered in their travels.

I feel like I've found my calling...making drawings of the Tuscany region of Italy. There are few other places on earth more recognizable for it's color and culture. Expect more Tuscan drawings to follow. This one is matted and framed to 8x10 in a vintage gold tone metal frame. $35

Another adult male Orca drawing. I like the simplicity of lines and color of this one. Let me know if you agree.

Every Orca has a unique dorsal fin. Like human finger prints, no two are exactly the same and can be used in identifying individual whales. A mature male's dorsal fin can easily be as tall as a grown person. This black and white ink and pencil drawing shows a characteristic "notch" that can occur while hunting or even from swimming too close to a boat propeller. It is illegal to pursue Orcas or approach within 100 ft in motorized boats as the whales are curious about people and can be killed unintentionally. $35

This original drawing is of a large male Orca whale surfacing for a breath of air. Wild Orcas have been know to interact with people in the water or in boats and even "put on shows" for them close to shore (this occurs from time to time in front of Lime Kiln Point Lighthouse when large groups of people gather to whale watch.) Their antics often include breeching or jumping almost completely out of the water before splashing back under. The trained behavior they exhibit in captivity comes to them quite naturally, however, I think I prefer to observe these beautiful and intelligent creatures in the wild. $45

If you love natural gemstones, but want a more casual look, check out these necklaces. Amethyst, smokey quartz, turquoise, even dragon's blood jasper available...plus many more than aren't pictured. Have a favorite gemstone or birth stone? Email me with requests. Pendants are on animal-friendly black cotton cords. $20 ea.

This baby Orca whale is the newest member of the resident J pod that makes the waters around the San Juan Islands home for much of the year. This 5x7 black and white ink and pen drawing is available for $35.

Sunset behind Lime Kiln Point Lighthouse, San Juan Island available in 5x7 inch frame or 8x10.

Book shelf miniatures are a fun and inexpensive way to add art to your home. Put one of these 2x3 inch lighthouses on your shelf between or in front of your books for that extra touch of detail or give as a gift for the hard to buy for book/art lover you know. Each lighthouse is a one of a kind original ink and pencil drawing so no two are exactly alike, frames vary. $20

This simply elegant grey freshwater pearl and natural purple amethyst necklace would make a perfect gift for any woman who enjoys unique jewelry. The center drop is approximately 1 1/2 inches and features a faceted briolette amethyst. $65

This dramatic necklace is made using peacock blue/black freshwater pearls and natural blue iolite, a naturally blue gemstone also known as "water sapphire." The center drop is approximately two inches long with an amazing, irregularly faceted iolite stone as the focal point. This necklace would looking stunning with a little black dress for an evening out or wear it with jeans and stand out from the crowd. $85

I apologize for the poor quality of this picture. It is quite difficult to get the lighting right so the color of the stones shows well. This is the very first necklace I ever made. Yes, it was very ambitious for a beginner, but I saw the design in my head and had to reproduce it with stones in real life. It is made of natural faceted citrine beads and freshwater pearls in a three tiered style with 14K gold filled findings. It drapes as beautifully on the neck as it does in this picture and I felt like a queen every time I put it on. It is currently on display at Island Studios on San Juan Island and for sale for $150.

COLOR...I love color. My favorite color when I was little was orange, for my favorite food. When I was a young adult it was green, for my love of trees. Now my favorite color is red, the color of love. I enjoy mixing colors unexpectedly. But don't green and blue go together? Like spring grass under a pure sky. This natural gemstone bead necklace is made with olive jade (or gem quality serpentine) and rare Peruvian opal. The clasp and spacer beads are 14K gold filled. $55 plus shipping.